Leelanau State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Leelanau State Park |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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Sunset over Lake Michigan
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 Leelanau State Park
Location in Michigan
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| Location | Leelanau Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, United States |
| Nearest town | Northport, Michigan |
| Area | 1,350 acres (5.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 feet (190 m) |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Established | 1964 |
| Administrator | 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.
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.
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