High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Van Buren State Park is a 400 acre (1.62 km²) state park on Lake Michigan south of South Haven, Michigan, United States. Van Buren became a state park in May 1965 when the original 167-acre (0.68 km2) plot was purchased from the Harry LaBar Drake family. Since then two other land purchases have been made to make up the current park. It has forested sand dunes, modern camping and a popular swimming beach. A state park permit is required for entry. The camping area has 220 modern sites. Features flush toilets, hot showers, and site water and electric hookups. The park is maintained and operated by the Department of Natural Resources. The park is located just north of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant.