4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Port Crescent State Park offers exceptional glamping accommodations at the tip of Michigan's thumb, with geodesic domes and mini cabins available for those seeking upscale outdoor experiences. The park features glamping sites that provide comfortable beds, electricity, and modern amenities while maintaining close proximity to Lake Huron's sandy shores. "The sites on the front row by the water are the best in my opinion. Amazing sunset views and quick access to the beach," one visitor noted. Each glamping accommodation is thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy while providing easy access to the park's well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and hot showers—amenities particularly appreciated by glamping enthusiasts who want comfort without sacrificing the outdoor experience.
Glamping at Tawas Point State Park and Bay City State Park includes distinctive yurt accommodations with panoramic views and climate-controlled interiors. Both parks provide year-round glamping options, allowing guests to experience Michigan's changing seasons from the comfort of luxury canvas structures. The area boasts exceptional stargazing opportunities at Port Crescent's certified dark sky preserve with a Bortle 3 rating, making it ideal for astronomy enthusiasts. According to a camper, "This is a Bortle 3 site with an SQM reading of 21.79 mag./arc sec2," highlighting the exceptional night sky visibility. Additional activities include kayaking to nearby Turnip Rock, exploring local harbor towns, and attending the Port Austin Farmers Market during summer months—all accessible from these premium glamping destinations that require booking well in advance due to their popularity.
"This park is in a great location—The Thumb felt quite isolated."
"General: A real hodgepodge of options: paved sites, sandy sites, some with electric, hammock sites, several different types of cabins, and domes."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $45 - $235 / night
"It is an important stopping point for the migratory pattern of warblers in the spring, and has a very nice nature walk."
"We stayed on site 70, and while it was crowded, we didn’t mind. We were close by to the boat launch, and just a short walk to the bathroom; not too far and not too close either."
Available this weekend
from $45 - $120 / night
"Nice place to stay,it’s sitting just off of the river,and the lake is next to it,if you like fishing you’re going to love it.the site is a little tight but you can pull through,overall it’s really quiet"
"Stayed at lakeside site. Lakeside sites $36 electric only. Full hookup $41 across a small dirt road, no traffic. Also electric only non-lakeside $35."
"Stayed on the lakeside electric only site and loved it so much we ha d our last camp of the year there as well. Park is well kept and staff are very friendly and helpful."
"Fire pit. Sites are electric only. Recommend to have extension cord for some sites, as plug in can be far. Website has pictures for sites and will advise if lot gets wet."
"Each site has a cement fire ring and electric hookup. There are communal water spickets generously scattered around the grounds. The bathrooms and showers are very clean."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $60 / night
"Our site was perfect with a view of the historic lighthouse and Lake Huron. Everything was well maintained and the entire park was unbelievably quiet."
from $29 - $81 / night
"Park is very well kept, quiet, staff is friendly and plenty of things to do on site"
"It’s sits on the Au Gres River trail to the river with seating, picnic table and fire pit. The grounds are immaculate. Very peaceful setting."
"Pulling into the campground you notice a warm and welcoming couple greeting you, as if your were long lost cousins. The campsites are nicely laid out with comfortable amenities."
from $40 - $50 / night
ScoutThis park is extremely well maintained. Clean sites, clean bathrooms and showers. Great lakeside sites to watch the sun come up. Beautiful spot to camp and relax. We've been going here for 30 years, and it keeps getting better with time.
Jan T.
TravelerWooded and quiet. Large sites that are easy to back into. Fire pits and picnic tables in great shape. If you don’t mind not having full hook ups, this is a Great spot for some peace and quiet after a day of traveling.
GuideWe spent a wonderful week at Port Crescent State Park and absolutely loved our stay. We were fortunate enough to land one of the few full-hookup sites, and we ended up on one of the best sites in the campground, backed up to a beautiful waterway. Only negative was the slope, needed more leveling blocks than we had.
The wildlife was a constant highlight. We had geese, swans, and all kinds of other birds and wildlife right outside our site. It really added to the experience.
The entire campground was immaculate. Staff were constantly making rounds, cleaning, and keeping everything looking great. The beach was also within an easy walk from pretty much any site, and it was beautiful. The water and beach were very clean, and the breeze coming off the lake made it easy to spend the entire day there.
We also enjoyed walking down to the public beach and going a little farther beyond it with our family and dogs. There was plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the lake.
Overall, Port Crescent was one of our favorite stops. Beautiful campground, great beach, excellent staff, and an awesome setting. We would definitely come back.
GuideWhat a great find! Bob the camp host was great fun and always available. Our site was perfect with a view of the historic lighthouse and Lake Huron. Everything was well maintained and the entire park was unbelievably quiet.
ScoutEvidently we are too loud for all the other guests at 8:00 at night so the park rangers had to come up and quiet us down three times and we barely have the radio even up where we could hear it in our campsite they take care of the whine bags there that's for sure
TravelerNice park, good people here. Great little store with all kinds of snacks DvDs ice cream Delicious Beverages the Beach is Wonderful. The restaurants are close and have good service and good food we will be back.
TravelerThis is a beautiful campground. The showers are very nice the people are nice. The light house is Amazing and the museum is very cool. We are very happy we stopped here.
GuideThis was our overall third visit in the last 4 years to this campground. The last visit was 2 years ago and we had friends visit and do the 6hr tubing ride with us and that ultimately got them into camping and willing to spend the weekend with us at this campground.
We've always been in the "rustic" area more towards the "adult/party" side of the campground, but not to scare anyone there was NOT an over abundance of loud music, or shenanigans. Everyone was pretty calmed down by 11-12.
Some of the upgrades from years past included shelving, hooks, small benches in the public shower areas (don't have to pay for shower access) water was always warm and the showers were always clean.
The store contained anything you'd need if you forget something at home, including water shoes for tubing, firewood, ice, etc.
We did the 6hr tubing trip, left at 11am and got back to the campground around 4:30. Theres more than enough locations along the tubing trip to stop and eat off to the side. The river is very shallow at some points, id say ankle deep and deep at some points, maybe 8+ ft in spots, but most of the time it was knee deep.
The staff is great, they drive around periodically and pick up trash if you leave it in bags along the driving paths, theres a security team at all hours, etc.
Cell service isn't the best, however they do offer wifi ($20 for multiple devices/week). The wifi would go in/out at times though
Overall this is one of my favorite campsites and will return next year.
TravelerThis was our first camping trip as a family and our son choked made it a memorable one. He choked on a breadstick, threw it up and had piece stuck in his throat. The park ranger ( female, maybe 5'5 light brown hair, white. Because I cant remember her name) was amazing. She was calm, asked my son questions to help distract him and her overall kindness in her all was great. The rest of the team in there was amazing as well. Next day she stopped by to see how he was doing! I loved that. The camp ground itself it very nice, the bathrooms and showers were really clean. For sure worth the stay!
Port Crescent State Park features newly renovated facilities that reopened after being closed for the 2024 season. Located at Michigan's thumb tip, the park offers a mix of campsites including paved and sandy sites, with varying levels of privacy and accessibility. Sites along the beachfront provide direct water access, while those backing up to M25 may experience road noise throughout the day.
Kayaking to Turnip Rock: Rent equipment in Port Austin for a paddling adventure to this natural landmark. Port Crescent State Park Campground serves as a convenient base for this popular activity. "This campground is close to Caseville, Bad Axe and Port Austin where I would recommend renting a kayak and checking out Turnip Rock (only accessible by H2O)," notes Timothy P.
Beach swimming and play: Bay City State Park provides sandy beaches along Lake Huron with additional family entertainment options. "The Spray by the Bay splash pad, a huge timber playground, beautiful sandy beach along Lake Huron, sandy swim area, geocaching, pavilions, well kept bathrooms and changing rooms" are all available according to Sarah S.
Birdwatching and nature trails: Explore the lagoon trail system at Bay City State Park for wildlife viewing opportunities. "The nature trail around the lagoon is a birder's dream. We saw white egrets, blue heron, sand pipers and their babies," reports Jennifer H.
Clean facilities: Recent renovations at Port Crescent have improved visitor experience. "The East Bathhouse was very modern and clean. The West Bathhouse looked to be a bit older but still seemed fine," writes Lee D. The park also offers "extensive recycling" facilities.
Spacious waterfront sites: Stafford County Park Campground provides lakeside camping with unobstructed views. "We stayed on the lakeside electric only site and loved it so much we had our last camp of the year there as well. Park is well kept and staff are very friendly and helpful," says Ray H.
Family-friendly amenities: Tawas Point State Park Campground offers activities for all ages. "A lot of fun things for kids, lots of adventures. Close to town," reports Wendy K. The park includes "a nice playground, and beach volleyball court near the entrance."
Site selection matters: At Port Crescent, not all sites are equal. "Not all sites are level. Little privacy/separation between sites but if you can score a waterfront site, then it's all good," notes Lee D. Sites backing to the road experience traffic noise.
Weather challenges: Prepare for rapid weather changes that can impact your stay. "When storms come in, make sure you have everything put away and your tent staked down reeeeeal good, cause I've definitely seen 60mph+ winds and tents end up in the trees," warns Ashleigh M.
Seasonal pests: May flies can be prevalent during summer months. At Bay City State Park Campground, "They do spray for mosquitoes, so that wasn't too bad at all even in the heat of August," according to Melissa H.
Plan for rainy days: Pack indoor activities or research nearby attractions. "It was forecasted to rain during our visit to Port Crescent and we decided to brave it and hope the forecast would be wrong. It wasn't... there was literally nothing nearby to do in the rain," shares Ashleigh M.
Book early for premium sites: City of Au Gres Riverfront Campground offers riverside camping that fills quickly. "Park is in town and on the river. Good people running it. Good size sites. Great walking paths," notes Kenneth W.
Bring bikes: Many parks have paved pathways ideal for cycling. "The drive around the campground is all paved and very long, so be sure to bring your bikes!!" suggests Sarah S. about Bay City State Park.
Pack extension cords: Electric hookups may be inconveniently placed at some sites. "Lots of moving around to get your electric hooked up to the shared and oddly placed power poles. Make sure to come with an extension cord," advises Deb M. about Bay City State Park.
Consider site type for large rigs: Northern Bear Paw RV Park offers spacious sites for larger setups. "The campsites are nicely laid out with comfortable amenities. With a soothing creek whispering in the background of our campsite," reports Colin L.
Be aware of surface conditions: Sandy sites can present challenges after rain. "Be advised that the sites closer to the beach are very sandy. Larger campers may get stuck, especially after a rainstorm," warns Edward C. about Port Crescent State Park.
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