Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve 137 tent/RV sites, seven cabins, and two geodomes at Port Crescent State Campground via the Michigan State Park & Harbor Reservations website.
- Campsite reservations open six months in advance.
- Campsites and cabins can fill up over summer and holiday weekends, so book at least three months in advance, especially if you have a specific site in mind.
When to Go
Summer is the busiest period to visit Port Crescent State Park, when the lakeside beaches provide a welcome respite from the sun. Spring and fall provide ideal weather for hiking and beach strolls, and weekday visits can make you feel like you have the place to yourself. The campground is open from mid-April through mid-October only, but winter visitors can still enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Know Before You Go
- Port Crescent State Park is 125 miles north of Detroit or about a 2-hour, 30-minute drive away.
- A Recreation Passport is required to visit all Michigan state parks. Camping reservation fees also apply.
- Facilities include picnic areas, restrooms, and a kayak and canoe launch. Rentals are also available in season.
- There are accessible campsites, cabins, and beaches at Port Crescent State Park.
Port Crescent State Park
Three miles of sandy shores await campers along Michigan’s thumb.
Sandy beaches and dunes stretch along the south shore of Lake Huron in Port Crescent State Park. Getting on the water is top of the to-do list, so bring your canoe or kayak and set out to fish or paddle along the Pinnebog River. Five miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails will tempt you inland, while the coastal boardwalk has fantastic views of the lake. Campers can choose from cabins, geodomes, or RV sites with electric hookups at the beachside campground, and sticking around after nightfall affords some of Michigan’s best stargazing—Port Crescent is also a dark sky preserve.
Sandy beaches and dunes stretch along the south shore of Lake Huron in Port Crescent State Park. Getting on the water is top of the to-do list, so bring your canoe or kayak and set out to fish or paddle along the Pinnebog River. Five miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails will tempt you inland, while the coastal boardwalk has fantastic views of the lake. Campers can choose from cabins, geodomes, or RV sites with electric hookups at the beachside campground, and sticking around after nightfall affords some of Michigan’s best stargazing—Port Crescent is also a dark sky preserve.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Port Crescent State Park
Three miles of beachy shoreline coupled with pleasing sights of Saginaw Bay make Port Crescent Campground a cushy stay. If you want to be right up on the action, book one of the dozens of sites that offer direct beach access, or hide a bit from the hustle and bustle where sites are only a short walk away from the waters. Whether you're interested Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Summer is the busiest period to visit Port Crescent State Park, when the lakeside beaches provide a welcome respite from the sun. Spring and fall provide ideal weather for hiking and beach strolls, and weekday visits can make you feel like you have the place to yourself. The campground is open from mid-April through mid-October only, but winter visitors can still enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Know Before You Go
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