Hiking trails, a Lake Huron beach, and a paved bike path connecting to Rogers City give Hoeft State Park Campground a range of activities that keep most visitors occupied well beyond the campsite. The park sits on Michigan's sunrise side, and reviewers note that the beach orientation makes it possible to catch both sunrise over the water and sunset from the same shoreline, a geographic quirk that's harder to find than it sounds.
Sites under number 50 tend to draw the most attention from repeat visitors. They sit beneath heavy tree canopy, with spacing that feels generous compared to many Michigan state parks. Sites in the higher numbers are more open and grassy, positioned closer to the highway, which introduces some road noise. The campground layout is gravel throughout, with pull-through and angled "eyebrow" sites available for larger rigs. One reviewer confirmed a 36-foot travel trailer with two slides fit without issue in a pull-through, with both 30 and 60-amp service at the electrical box. As Kathie M. notes, the park "does not have water nor sewer hookups at sites," though a water filling station and dump station are on-site.
The beach requires a short walk across sandy dunes from the campground road, roughly 50 to 75 yards by most accounts. Dogs are not permitted on the beach, which is worth knowing before arrival. The paved Huron Sunrise Trail connects the park north toward 40 Mile Point Lighthouse and south into Rogers City, making it a practical route for both biking and resupply runs. Rock hounds have found Petoskey stones and fossils along the shoreline. Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground, about 15 to 20 minutes away by car, gives anglers and hikers another base to consider in the area.
The campground runs year-round, with reservations available. Summer weekends can bring crowds, though several reviewers mention the site spacing and tree cover help absorb the activity. Cell service has come up as inconsistent. Campers who have stayed during shoulder season report cold fronts are possible even in August, so layers are worth packing regardless of the forecast. For a broader look at camping near Hoeft State Park, the surrounding region includes additional state forest sites spread across the northern Lower Peninsula.
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/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
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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 & DirectionsHoeft State Park Campground is located in Michigan near Rogers City
Directions
Locate 5 miles north of Rogers City, Michigan on US-23. 37 miles south of Cheboygan on US-23 North. 4 1/2 hours northeast of Lansing, Michigan. Less than 1 hour from Mackinac Bridge.
Address
5001 Us 23 North
Rogers City, MI 49779
Coordinates
45.461832 N
83.881045 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/20/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/20/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/20/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- 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
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 28 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 38 min from Saginaw, MI
- 2 hrs 38 min from Midland, MI





























