LEELANAU STATE PARK

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CAMPING • MICHIGAN

Leelanau State Park


May 7, 2024

Leelanau State Park camping area is situated on the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan, providing breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, North Manitou Island, and South Fox Island. The park's nearby points of interest include the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The campground boasts modern amenities such as electricity, showers, and a dump station. The camping area offers both reservation and first-come-first-serve camping options, with 52 campsites including 15 full-hookup sites. The best time to visit is from late May to early September when temperatures range from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Overall, Leelanau State Park camping area is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and camping enthusiasts alike.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bostwick Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike

Pine River

American Eel • Apache Trout • Steelhead

Steinbarger Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Kids Creek

Apache Trout

Stone Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fishing Terrace

Boardman Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Lake Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Lake Dubonnet

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Manistique Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • White Perch

Idlewild Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • White Perch

Lake Cadillac

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Westler Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Austin Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike

Little Pine Island Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Aldrich Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Leelanau

American Eel • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Walleye

Hopkins Creek

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Fishing peir

Pigeon River

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Baptist Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • White Perch

Boardman River

American Eel • Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Black Sea Bass • Steelhead

Georgetown Lakes

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Muskallonge Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • White Perch

Elk River

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Flat River

Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Fife Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Fine Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Adams Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

West Arm Grand Traverse Bay

Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye • White Perch

Meteer Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Tahquamenon River (Dollarville Dam)

American Eel • Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Steelhead

Gun Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

East Arm Grand Traverse Bay

American Eel • Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Coho Salmon • Kelp Bass • Lake Trout • Smallmouth Bass • Steelhead

Blanch Lake

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE AT PROSPECT, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
JUNCTION OF NORTH/SOUTH FORKS OF LOST RIVER TO STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ORLEANS, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
COUNTY ROAD H-58 (AKA. ADAMS TRAIL/ MUNISING-VAN MEER-SHINGLETON RD.) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO MOUTH AT LAKE MICHIGAN
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
ORIGIN AT CONFLUENCE OF OUTLETS OF FRENCHMAN LAKE AND CARP LAKE (SEC 26, T44N, R6W) TO WEST SECTION LINE OF SEC 30, T43N, R5W
Carp-Pine Watershed, Michigan
CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
SECTION 17, T48N, R17W (BOUNDARY OF PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE LANDS) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
SOURCE IN SEC 21, T47N, R12W TO MOUTH AT WHITEFISH BAY
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO NORTHWETERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
EAST BRANCH FROM WESTERN FOREST BOUNDARY (SEC 19, T46N, R6W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

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PORT ONEIDA SCHOOLHOUSE
The Port Oneida Schoolhouse is a historical point of interest located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. It is a one-room schoolhouse that was built in 1893 ...
THE BOATHOUSE
The Boathouse is a popular point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It is situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, surrounded by lush forests ...
SLEEPING BEAR INN
The Sleeping Bear Inn point of interest is located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. It is a historic inn that was built in 1854. Today, the ...
DECHOW FARM
Dechow Farm is a unique point of interest located in Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The farm was established in the late 1800s and is a testament to the history ...
KELDERHOUSE FARM
Kelderhouse Farm is a historic point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The farm dates back to the 19th century and is a great place to ...
THORESON FARM
Thoreson Farm is a must-visit point of interest within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. The farm is a historic landmark that dates back to the early 1900s, ...
THE GENERAL STORE
The General Store is a popular point of interest located in the heart of Michigan's national park. This historic establishment has been serving visitors and locals alike for over a ...
THE BLACKSMITH SHOP
The Blacksmith Shop point of interest is a must-see attraction in Michigan's National Park. As the name suggests, the site is a historic blacksmith shop that was once the center ...
MARINE MUSEUM
The Marine Museum is a must-visit point of interest in Michigan's National Park. This museum is an excellent place to learn about the Great Lakes and the maritime history of ...
CHARLES & HATTIE OLSEN FARM
The Charles & Hattie Olsen Farm is a historic point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It was established in the early 1900s and served as ...

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