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Petoskey State Park

Petoskey State Park
Photo: Protopian Pickle Jar, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Emmet County, Michigan
Nearest town
3.1 miles northeast of Petoskey
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Petoskey State Park

Little Traverse Bay forms the shoreline of this 303-acre park, backed by densely vegetated sand dunes classified as parabolic dunes. The land sits within Bear Creek Township along Lake Michigan, and its beach is a place to find Petoskey stones, the fossilized coral formation that serves as Michigan's official state stone.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Petoskey State Park is in Emmet County, Michigan, 3.1 miles northeast of Petoskey. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Petoskey State Park

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 80 in Michigan →

Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.