Tawas Point State Park
Location:In Iosco County, 2.5 miles southeast of East Tawas off US 23.
Facilities:193 modern campsites, 2 mini-cabins, picnic area and shelter (é),
playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball area, swimming beach, beach
house (é), hiking trail, historic site.
Activities:Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, bird watching, interpretive programs.
Special Features:Park is situated on the peninsula separating Tawas Bay from Lake Huron.
It is a stopover point for hundreds of species of migratory birds,
making it a favorite spot for bird watchers from all over the Midwest.
The Tawas Point Lighthouse, built in 1876, is located at the park, with
a museum store that's open May-October. The lighthouse is open
for tours on week-ends Memorial Day through Labor
Day, and the walk to the top of the tower offers a spectacular view of
the bay.
Address:686 Tawas Beach Rd
East Tawas, MI 48730
Phone:989-362-5041
Web: www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=499
Size: 183 acres.
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