National Lakeshore · Michigan, United States
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a national lakeshore in Michigan, United States, covering 71,319 acres (28,862 ha), established in 1970.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Lakeshore |
|---|---|
| Location | Michigan, United States |
| Area | 71,319 acres (28,862 ha) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Coordinates | 44.9131° N, 86.0203° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a U.S. national lakeshore in the northwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Located within Benzie and Leelanau counties, the park extends along a 35-mile (56 km) stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou islands, preserving a total of 71,199 acres (111 sq mi; 288 km2). The park is known for its outstanding natural features, including dune formations, forests, beaches, and ancient glacial phenomena.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 142.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is in Michigan, United States (44.9131° N, 86.0203° W).
When was Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore established?
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was established in 1970, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore covers 71,319 acres (28,862 ha).
Does Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore have campgrounds?
Yes — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Bear_Dunes_National_Lakeshore — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/slbe/ — Official park page.