Duck Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering along Lake Michigan southwest of Whitehall in Muskegon County, Michigan. The state park, which runs along the north side of Duck Lake to Lake Michigan, features a large sand dune. The park's Scenic Drive is part of the Shoreline Trail route in Muskegon County. History The land was purchased by the Nature Conservancy from two Boy Scout organizations and acquired by the state in 1974. The park officially opened in 1988. Facilities and activities A beach at the mouth of Duck Lake is a popular spot for swimming and fishing. A half-mile paved trail skirts Duck lake. The park also offers picnicking, boat launch, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and hunting. See also List of lakes in Michigan References External links Duck Lake State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources Duck Lake State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources State parks of Michigan Protected areas of Muskegon County, Michigan Protected areas established in 1974 1974 establishments in Michigan IUCN Category III Beaches of Michigan Landforms of Muskegon County, Michigan Lakes of Michigan Lakes of Muskegon County, Michigan