Thompson's Harbor State Park
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| Thompson's Harbor State Park | |
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  Location in Michigan  Thompson's Harbor State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Krakow Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan, United States |
| Nearest city | Rogers City, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45°21′13″N 83°33′40″W / 45.35361°N 83.56111°W[1] |
| Area | 5,109 acres (2,068 ha) |
| Elevation | 581 feet (177 m) [1] |
| Established | 1988[2] |
| Administered by | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Website | Official website  |
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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] The park offers six miles (9.7 km) of trails for hikers and cross-country skiers, rustic cabins, and opportunities for sea kayaking.[3] The park was designated a Michigan "dark sky preserve" in 2016.[6]
