State Park · Michigan, United States
Tawas Point State Park
Tawas Point State Park is a state park in Michigan, United States, covering 183 acres (74 ha), established in 1961.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Iosco, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 183 acres (74 ha) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Coordinates | 44.2556° N, 83.4461° 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 Tawas Point State Park
Tawas Point State Park is a public recreation area located on Lake Huron in Northern Michigan near the city of East Tawas, Michigan. The state park encompasses 183 acres (74 ha) at the end of a sand spit that forms Tawas Bay. It has been referred to as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest" and is a notable bird-watching site. The park is home to the Tawas Point Light, which, although it has been remodeled several times, serves as the sole representative of a true Victorian-era style station built on the Great Lakes.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | East Tawas, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of East Tawas |
Airports near this park
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- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 139.0 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 140.8 miles away
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 141.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tawas Point State Park?
Tawas Point State Park is in Michigan, United States (44.2556° N, 83.4461° W).
When was Tawas Point State Park established?
Tawas Point State Park was established in 1961, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tawas Point State Park?
Tawas Point State Park covers 183 acres (74 ha).
How do I get to Tawas Point State Park?
The nearest town is East Tawas, Michigan. near the city of East Tawas.
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/Tawas_Point_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).