PJ Hoffmaster State Park

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Location:In Muskegon and Ottawa counties, 3 miles west of US 31 via the Pontaluna Road exit.
Facilities:293 modern campsites, organization campground (2 sites), picnic area, shelter (é), trails, beach house, visitor center (é).
Activities:Camping, swimming, hiking, cross-country skiing, wildlife observation, interpretive programs.
Special Features:Park includes 2.5 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan, towering sand dunes, and a stairway leading to the top of a high dune overlook. The Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center offers programs, exhibits, and hands-on displays explaining the story of Michigan's sand dunes.
Address:6585 Lake Harbor Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone:231-798-3711
Web: www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=457
Size: 1,043 acres.

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Dune ages most likely range from 1750-8150 years before present, similar to dunes in PJ Hoffmaster State Park. The study identifies sites suitable for viewpoints and interpretation, as well as dune locations most vulnerable to human impacts.

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