Jump in freshwater bays and relax in beachfront mini cabins when camping near Au Gres.
Set in Saginaw Bay on the shores of Lake Huron, Au Gres boasts water views and easy access to all kinds of freshwater fun for campers. Some campgrounds in town feature cabin rentals with bunk beds and tents and RV sites equipped with water and electrical hookups, picnic tables, firepits, flush toilets, and hot showers. Or head 45 minutes south to Bay City State Park to birdwatch in the Tobico Marsh, hike the Andersen Nature Trail that features sweeping views of Saginaw Bay, and relax on 1,000 feet of sandy beachfront. The park’s campground features mini cabin rentals and tent sites with amenities such as electrical hookups, water taps, flush toilets, showers, and sanitation stations. Discover more camping areas in Tawas Point State Park, 30 minutes north, where you can snag a cabin with beach views, a yurt with bunk beds and a kitchenette, or a campsite with electrical hookups and access to modern restrooms. Swim at the nearby beach, or take the Sandy Hook Nature Trail to view the historic Tawas Point Lighthouse.