Brimley State Park is a public recreation area covering approximately on the shore of

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at the far eastern end of

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in the U.S. state of

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. The

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is located on the northeast side of the Village of Brimley, eleven miles southwest of

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. To help create the park, the Village of Brimley gave an initial to the

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in 1923. The park offers an observation platform as well as facilities for camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and boating.

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Brimley State Park
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Brimley State Park Map
Michigan Department of Natural Resources {{authority control State parks of Michigan Protected areas of Chippewa County, Michigan Protected areas established in 1922 1922 establishments in Michigan