Petoskey State Park is a public recreation area covering 303 acres (123 ha) on Lake Michigan in Bear Creek Township, Emmet County, Michigan. The state park is located 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of the city of Petoskey. The park fronts Little Traverse Bay and is surrounded by heavily vegetated sand dunes. Michigan's state stone, the "Petoskey stone", can be found along the park beach.[2]
| Petoskey State Park | |
|---|---|
 Petoskey stone (Hexagonaria percarinata) | |
  Location in Michigan | |
| Location | Lower Peninsula, Emmet County, Michigan USA |
| Nearest city | Petoskey, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45°24′05″N 84°54′30″W / 45.40139°N 84.90833°W |
| Area | 303 acres (123 ha) |
| Elevation | 630 feet (190 m)[1] |
| Established | 1969 |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Petoskey State Park |
History
Deeded to Native Americans under an Ottawa Indian treaty in 1855, the site later came under control of tanners the W.W. Rice Company. The City of Petoskey purchased the land in 1934, naming it the Petoskey Bathing Beach. In 1968, the beach was sold to the state of Michigan, which took title in 1969, then opened the park's campground in 1970.[2]
Activities and amenities
The park offers a mile-long sand beach for swimming, a trail that ascends the Old Baldy sand dune, picnicking facilities, and a 178-site campground.[2]
References
- ^ "Petoskey State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b c "Petoskey State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
External links
- Petoskey State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Petoskey State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Petoskey State Park Protected Planet