State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Rockport State Recreation Area
Rockport State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 4,237 acres (1,715 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Alpena , Presque Isle, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 4,237 acres (1,715 ha) |
| Coordinates | 45.1997° N, 83.3949° 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 Rockport State Recreation Area
Rockport State Recreation Area is a 4,237-acre (17.15 km2) state park located along the shore of Lake Huron in Alpena and Presque Isle counties in the state of Michigan, United States. It is operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and was established in 2012. The park contains limestone formations and an old limestone quarry. There is a deep water boat launch that can accommodate all sizes of watercraft. The park is located along the Lake Huron Flyway. It is used to gauge the health of Lake Huron and its shoreline environment.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) · Alpena, United States · 11.6 miles away
- Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN) · Pellston, United States · 72.7 miles away
- Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) · Kincheloe, United States · 88.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rockport State Recreation Area?
Rockport State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (45.1997° N, 83.3949° W).
How big is Rockport State Recreation Area?
Rockport State Recreation Area covers 4,237 acres (1,715 ha).
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/Rockport_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).