Leelanau State Park
| Leelanau State Park | |
|---|---|
 Sunset over Lake Michigan from Grand Traverse Point | |
  Location in Michigan | |
| Location | Leelanau Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, USA |
| Nearest city | Northport, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45°11′00″N 85°34′10″W / 45.18333°N 85.56944°WCoordinates: 45°11′00″N 85°34′10″W / 45.18333°N 85.56944°W [1] |
| Area | 1,350 acres (5.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 feet (190 m) [1] |
| Established | 1964 [2] |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Leelanau State Park |
Leelanau State Park is a public recreation area covering 1,350 acres (550 ha) on the Leelanau Peninsula in Leelanau County, Michigan. The state park encompasses the entire tip of the peninsula and is the home of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum.[3]
Activities and amenities
In addition to the lighthouse museum, the park offers 8.5 miles of hiking and skiing trails, picnicking, playground, cabins, and rustic camping.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Leelanau State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Twenty-Second Biennial Report 1963–1964". State of Michigan Department of Conservation. p. 169–170. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- 1 2 "Leelanau State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
External links
- Leelanau State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Leelanau State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Leelanau State Park Protected Planet
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