| Lake Hudson State Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
.jpg) View of Lake Hudson from the dam | |
  Location within the state of Michigan  Lake Hudson State Recreation Area (the United States) | |
| Location | Hudson and Medina townships Lenawee County, Michigan |
| Nearest city | Hudson, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 41°50′10″N 84°14′30″W / 41.83611°N 84.24167°W |
| Area | 2,796 acres (11.32 sq km) |
| Established | 1979[1] |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website |
Lake Hudson State Recreation Area is a public recreation area located within southwestern Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan.[2][3] With its main entrance located along M-156, it is mostly located within Hudson Township and a very small portion extending south into neighboring Medina Township.
The park was established in 1979, and it encompasses 2,796 acres (4.37 sq mi; 11.32 km2) surrounding the Lake Hudson reservoir. Lake Hudson is recognized as the first dark-sky preserve in the United States, when it was designated as such in 1993. It is governed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and is operated and maintained by the nearby Hayes State Park in the northern portion of the county.[4]
- ^ State of Michigan (2019). "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Hudson State Park
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Hudson State Recreation Area
- ^ Michigan Department of Natural Resources (2019). "Lake Hudson Recreation Area". Retrieved June 17, 2019.