Quiet enough to hear the frogs at night, Cheboygan State Park Campground sits within a forested stretch of Michigan's Lower Peninsula along the shore of Duncan Bay, where several campsites have direct access to Lake Huron. The campground is managed by the MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division and operates year-round, with nightly rates running $35 to $216 depending on the site type and hookups. Campers looking at places to camp near Cheboygan will find this one among the closest to the water.
The forested setting keeps things relatively cool and shaded, but it also means moisture lingers. Sites can get muddy after rain, and the greenery that provides privacy between neighbors also holds humidity. Bring extra towels and bug repellent. That said, the tree cover and bay breeze do reduce insects on many evenings, and reviewers consistently note how quiet the campground stays even when it fills up. Neil T. summed it up as "quiet considering the number of campers." Verizon users report two to three bars with occasional dropouts.
Water access is a defining feature here. A sandy beach sits within the campground, with racks for kayaks and paddleboards available on shore. Bring a padlock to use them. Cabins on the property include firepits positioned on the beach, and from those spots campers get open sightlines toward the Mackinac Bridge and watch large vessels pass through the Straits. Hiking trails thread through the park, and the surrounding area has brook trout fishing and cross-country ski routes in winter.
The campground accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, plus a dump station on site. Reservations are accepted and worth booking ahead for summer weekends, when the campground draws crowds and sites fill quickly. One practical note: site 23 requires a long extension cord since the electric box sits in an adjacent site. The access road is gravel and can feel rough, particularly after storms.
For a different setup in the region, Island Good and Waterways Campground are both within a few miles and offer alternatives for campers wanting a different atmosphere.
Description
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Check in your campsite reservation and occupy your campsite no later than 3 p.m. one day after your scheduled arrival date to avoid being automatically cancelled. If you need to arrive later, you must adjust your arrival date by calling 1-800-44(PARKS) or by going on-line to www.midnrreservations.com . If you don't check in or update your arrival date, our system will automatically cancel your reservation and youll incur the loss of two nights' fees, the non-refundable reservation fee, $10 cancellation fee and the reduced-stay fee. Staff are unable to override this process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCheboygan State Park Campground is located in Michigan near Cheboygan
Directions
From jct Hwy 33 & US 23: Go 4 mi E on US 23, then 2 mi W on park road.
Address
4490 Beach Rd
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Coordinates
45.65808173955031 N
84.41762598673394 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 58 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 23 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 25 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 35 min from Saginaw, MI













