LEELANAU STATE PARK
Welcome to Leelanau State Park, located at the tip of the little finger on the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula, where over 1,300 acres are waiting for visitors to enjoy. The word "Leelanau" is the Native American word for "A Land of Delight" and could not better describe the area. The park has the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum, a rustic campground, two mini cabins, 8.5 miles of hiking/skiing trails and a picnic area. Petoskey stones can be found along the shoreline.
The Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. Details and information on how to obtain your Michigan Recreation Passport can be found by visiting the
MICHIGAN RECREATION PASSPORT web page.
Leelanau-Rustic(800) 447-2757 52 site(s)Mini Cabin, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
This park offers some deer and rabbit hunting, with opportunity for woodcock, duck, goose, and squirrel as well. Mud Lake offers the best trapping opportunities. The terrain is a mixture of open brush land to mature hardwood forest with some pockets of open meadows mixed in.
1. Leelanau State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills.
2. Enjoy a lakeside meal at the beach area's designated picnicking spots.
3. Picnic while enjoying views of Grand Traverse Lighthouse within the park.
4. The rustic campground has fire pits for outdoor cooking or barbecuing sessions.
5. Many hiking trails have scenic overlooks perfect for an impromptu picnic lunch stopover.
Approximately 8.5 miles of trails are available for hiking. A small section of the trail is ADA accessible.
Leelanau- Foot Trails Trail Length: 8.50 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking
Approximately 8.5 miles of groomed trails for cross country skiing run through the park.
Located in Michigan, the park offers birding opportunities with over 200 species spotted. It features a diverse habitat including forests and shorelines attracting various birds like warblers and waterfowl. The park's lighthouse is also known for hawk watching during migration season.
Visit the restored Grand Traverse Lighthouse and fog signal building during your visit. The Lighthouse is operated by the non-profit Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum organization.
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