Petoskey State Park

The Petoskey State Park is one of the beautiful Michigan Campgrounds. It is located on the Little Traverse Bay which leads out to Lake Michigan.

The Dunes

One of the nicest things about this state park is its many dunes. These are nice to walk on and see the scenic sites of nature. Children will also enjoy having rambles in these sandy hill and will find hours of entertainment running along their paths!

Stones

Petoskey also has a variety of rocks. The most famous of which shares the parks name, the Petoskey stone. It is a mix of rock and fossilized coral. It is very beautiful, especially when polished. If you enjoy looking for rocks, this would be a good place for you to come and find some of interesting stones.

The Campground and Beach

There are two different camping areas located in this state park. Included with these are bathrooms and electricity. There are a few trails in the park. And it also included is a beach and a picnic area.

Nearby

Located nearby is the town of Petoskey. This is a fairly large town and includes many attractions such as bowling, miniature golf, and ice cream parlors. It even has a Wal-mart if you need to do any shopping.

A Map of the State Park

Official Site

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