Hoeft State Park, Recreational state park in Presque Isle County, United States.
Description
Hoeft State Park is a recreational preserve along Lake Huron spanning over 300 acres with a mile of sandy shoreline. The land combines open waterfront areas with dense forests of mixed hardwood and conifer trees.
History
Paul H. Hoeft, a local lumber businessman, donated the land in 1921 to establish this preserve. It became one of Michigan's first fourteen state parks, part of an early movement to protect forestland.
Culture
The park is named after Paul H. Hoeft, a local lumber businessman whose donation shaped the area. Visitors today can see the stone picnic pavilion built during the 1930s, a tangible reminder of community conservation efforts.
Practical
The park provides 144 modern campsites suited for overnight stays. Visitors can access four hiking trails, designated swimming areas, and a visitor lodge housed in a converted 1929 ranger cabin.
Did you know?
The Huron Sunrise Trail links this park to Rogers City and the 40 Mile Lighthouse via a paved bicycle route hugging the shoreline. Few visitors realize this path extends their experience far beyond the park boundaries.
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