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Leelanau State Park

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Leelanau State Park
Sunset over Lake Michigan from Grand Traverse Point
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LocationLeelanau Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, USA
Nearest cityTraverse City, Michigan
Area1,300 acres (526.9 hectares)
Governing bodyMichigan Department of Natural Resources

Leelanau State Park is a 1,300-acre (5.3 km2) state park Located in the Lelanau peninsula of Michigan. The park encompasses the entire tip of the peninsula and features both a day use area and Campground.

The day use area has a small playground and Features The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum as well as a picnic pavilion. The camp ground is rustic and heavily wooded. It features 52 campsites 2 mini cabins and vault toilets. There are 8.1 miles of hiking and skiing trails. The Camping area is open May 25 to November 4 and is operated and maintained by The Department of Natural Resources.