Leelanau State Park
| Leelanau State Park | |
|---|---|
 Sunset over Lake Michigan from Grand Traverse Point | |
  Location in Michigan  Leelanau State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Leelanau Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, United States |
| Nearest town | Northport, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45°11′00″N 85°34′10″W / 45.18333°N 85.56944°W |
| Area | 1,550 acres (630 ha) |
| Elevation | 610 feet (190 m) |
| Established | 1964[1] |
| Administered by | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Website | Official website  |
Leelanau State Park is a public recreation area covering 1,550 acres (630 ha) on the Leelanau Peninsula in Leelanau County, Michigan. The state park encompasses the tip of the peninsula and is the home of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse.[2]
Activities and amenities
[edit]In addition to the lighthouse museum, the park offers 8.5 miles (13.7 km) of hiking and skiing trails, picnicking, playground, cabins, and rustic camping.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Twenty-Second Biennial Report 1963–1964". State of Michigan Department of Conservation. pp. 169–170. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "Leelanau State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Leelanau State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Leelanau State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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