Leelanau State Park | |
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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 / 45.18333; -85.56944[2] |
Area | 1,350 acres (5.5 km2) |
Elevation | 610 feet (190 m) [2] |
Designation | Michigan state park |
Established | 1964 [3] |
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 PeninsulainLeelanau County, Michigan. The state park encompasses the entire tip of the peninsula and is the home of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum.[4]
In addition to the lighthouse museum, the park offers 8.5 miles of hiking and skiing trails, picnicking, playground, cabins, and rustic camping.[4]