Thompson's Harbor State Park

Thompson's Harbor State Park is a remote and largely undeveloped public recreation area on Lake Huron covering 5,109 acres (2,068 ha) in Presque Isle County, Michigan.[4] The state park's seven point five miles (12.1 km) of pristine shoreline encompass a varying terrain of second growth forest, limestone cobble beaches, and deep sand dunes.[5] The park's flora and fauna include a large population of dwarf lake iris as well as more than one hundred bird species, coyotes, deer, and possibly black bear.[6] The park offers six miles (9.7 km) of trails for hikers and cross-country skiers, rustic cabins, and opportunities for sea kayaking.[4] The park was designated a Michigan "dark sky preserve" in 2016.[7]

Thompson's Harbor State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1]
Location in Michigan
LocationKrakow Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan, United States
Nearest cityRogers City, Michigan
Coordinates45°20′30″N 83°34′05″W[2]
Area5,109 acres (2,068 ha)
Elevation600 feet (180 m) [2]
DesignationMichigan state park
Established1988[3]
AdministratorMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteThompson's Harbor State Park
  • Lake Huron Shoreline in the park
  • The main walking trail
  • Swampy inlet
  • Cedar flat
  • Lake Huron seen from park shore
  • Cedar marsh
  • View of the park's conifer forest cover
  • Under the canopy of the cedar forest

References
  1. "Thompson's Harbor State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. "Thompson's Harbor State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. "Thompson's Harbor State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
  5. "About the Park". Friends of Thompson’s Harbor State Park. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  6. "Thompson's Harbor Main Trail". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  7. Jackson, Angie (April 6, 2016). "Michigan designates 3 new dark sky preserves". MLive. Advance Local Media. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
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