Sterling State Park

For the state park in New York, see Sterling Forest State Park.

William C. Sterling State Park
Pedestrian bridge over lagoon
Pedestrian bridge over lagoon
Map showing the location of William C. Sterling State Park
Map showing the location of William C. Sterling State Park
Location in Michigan
Map showing the location of William C. Sterling State Park
Map showing the location of William C. Sterling State Park
Sterling State Park (the United States)
LocationFrenchtown Charter Township
Monroe County, Michigan
Nearest cityMonroe, Michigan
Coordinates41°54′56″N 83°20′01″W / 41.91556°N 83.33361°W / 41.91556; -83.33361[2]
Area1,300 acres (530 ha)
Elevation591 feet (180 m)[2]
DesignationMichigan state park
Established1935[3]
AdministratorMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteSterling State Park
Picnic area adjacent to Lake Erie

William C. Sterling State Park is a public recreation area located in Frenchtown Charter Township with a small portion lying within the city limits of Monroe, Michigan. It is the only Michigan state park located on Lake Erie. The park encompasses 1,300 acres (530 ha) of mostly man-made lagoons and beachfront near the mouth of Sandy Creek. The main attractions at the park include a 256-site campground, beach area, boat launch, and shore fishing lagoons. There are over seven miles (11 km) of biking and hiking trails within the park.[4]

  1. ^ "Sterling State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Sterling State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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