Leelanau State Park
| Leelanau State Park | |
|---|---|
 Sunset over Lake Michigan from Grand Traverse Point | |
  Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Location | Leelanau Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, USA |
| Nearest city | Northport, Michigan |
| Area | 1,350 acres (5.5 km2) |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
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Leelanau State Park is a 1,350-acre (5.5 km2) state park located in the Leelanau peninsula in Leelanau County, 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.
The whole Leelanau peninsula is wine making country. The surrounding water moderates the temperature and glacial deposits provide good grape growing conditions.[1]
Facilities
- Campground - 52 Sites, 2 Cabins
- Lighthouse
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter - Reservation required
- Playground
Activities
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Swimming
Nearby Points of Interest
References
- ^ Appellation America (2007). "Leelanau Peninsula (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Feb. 1, 2008.
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