Sturgeon Point State Park
Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
Map showing the location of Sturgeon Point State Park
Map showing the location of Sturgeon Point State Park
Location in Michigan
Map showing the location of Sturgeon Point State Park
Map showing the location of Sturgeon Point State Park
Sturgeon Point State Park (the United States)
LocationAlcona County, Michigan, United States
Nearest cityHarrisville, Michigan
Coordinates44°42′42″N 83°16′20″W / 44.71167°N 83.27222°W / 44.71167; -83.27222 [2]
Area76 acres (31 ha)
Elevation581 feet (177 m) [2]
DesignationMichigan state park
Established1960[3]
AdministratorMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteSturgeon Point State Park

Sturgeon Point State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area that is home to the historic Sturgeon Point Light. The state park covers 76 acres (31 ha) on the shore of Lake Huron three miles (4.8 km) north of Harrisville in Alcona County, Michigan. In addition to the lighthouse and associated museum, the park features a long and shallow reef that juts into Lake Huron and extends for almost a full mile. The park is used for lighthouse visits, swimming, and viewing various Michigan flora and fauna.[4]

References

  1. "Sturgeon Point State Park". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Sturgeon Point State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  4. "Sturgeon Point State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved March 26, 2020.


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