State Park · Michigan, United States
Port Crescent State Park
Port Crescent State Park is a state park in Michigan, United States, covering 640 acres (259 ha), established in 1959.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Huron, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 640 acres (259 ha) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Coordinates | 44.0047° N, 83.0550° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Port Crescent State Park
Port Crescent State Park is a public recreation area on Lake Huron five miles (8.0 km) southwest of Port Austin in Huron County at the tip of The Thumb of Michigan. The state park covers 640 acres (260 ha) along state route M-25 in Hume Township. The park occupies the site of Port Crescent, a ghost town which once stood at the mouth of the Pinnebog River. The park was designated a Michigan "dark sky preserve" in 2012.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Port Austin, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles southwest of Port Austin |
Airports near this park
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- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 119.6 miles away
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 124.7 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 146.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Port Crescent State Park?
Port Crescent State Park is in Michigan, United States (44.0047° N, 83.0550° W).
When was Port Crescent State Park established?
Port Crescent State Park was established in 1959, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Port Crescent State Park?
Port Crescent State Park covers 640 acres (259 ha).
How do I get to Port Crescent State Park?
The nearest town is Port Austin, Michigan. about 5 miles southwest of Port Austin.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Michigan state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Crescent_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).