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Harrisville State Park Campground's pet-friendly sites allow camping with dogs along the shores of Lake Huron. This Michigan state park maintains a designated pet-friendly beach area, adapted from formerly closed campsites due to high water levels. Tent sites, RV spots, and a pet-friendly cabin accommodate various camping styles. The single-room pet cabin includes bunk beds, a mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot, wall heater, and fan, with a picnic table, grill, and fire pit on site. A grassy area across from the cabin provides convenient dog potty breaks with waste bag dispensers. Most campsites require dogs to be leashed, though the designated dog beach allows pets to enjoy Lake Huron. Nearby campgrounds including Oscoda-Tawas KOA, Tawas Point State Park, and Old Orchard Park also welcome pets with various accommodation options. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Harrisville, Michigan.
The two-mile nature trail winding through the outer part of Harrisville State Park supplies an excellent hiking opportunity with dogs. Both Harrisville and Tawas Point maintain pet-friendly beach areas where dogs can access Lake Huron, though water levels have significantly altered beach conditions in recent years. The paved path connecting the campground to town allows campers and their pets to walk to local amenities, including the grocery store. Park rules enforce quiet hours after 10pm, with rangers actively patrolling to ensure compliance, benefiting pet owners concerned about noise disturbing their animals. While some reviewers note that the campground becomes quite busy with families and children during peak season and holidays, the off-season provides a more peaceful experience for those camping with pets. Clean bathroom facilities with family shower rooms offer convenience when returning from beach activities with dogs.
"We rented their pet-friendly cabin. "
"Not a huge park, but complete with bike and walk/jog trails, access to Harrisville, which is quite lovely, and should thrive now that Covid has subsided. Nice Lake Huron access!"
from $28 - $74 / night
Check Availability"Reservations are made by contacting Harrisville State Park."
"It is possibly the nicest camping we've done in Michigan. Water filter is a MUST unless you want to walk to the parking lot every time you need potable water."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"Right on lake huron, the lake side sites fill up fast. The sites are tucked in just enough to eliminate traffic noise but super close to markets and fuel. Clean privy."
"The camp spots were spacious and all were either on the water or had a path to the water."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Very family and pet friendly. It has a playground and a small beach. There are many options to stay here! Highly recommend"
"Sites are reasonably priced around$25-30/night. The park is very dog-friendly, which we appreciated.
Nice large, woodsy, level lots. Many are waterfront. "
"Positives: larger sites, clean vault toilets, nice boat ramp, quiet in the evenings.
Negatives: the lake is contaminated with PFAS. No dump station or potable water.""Overall this is a great campground, the only negative comment I have for this place is it's proximity to the airport. Sometimes there are plane Engine's roaring into the night."
from $38 - $48 / night
Check Availability"Did have my dog with me. I would definitely go back."
"Gorgeous area right on Jewell lake. Walking distance from Barton City. Sites have nice privacy between them. Utilized the grill on the fire ring alot Privy was well kept."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"Located close to town. Lots of areas to walk as well. Not pet friendly though, they are allowed at the sites, but not on the beach."
"The pet friendly beach is fantastic for dogs as the water is very shallow and let's them be active."
from $20 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Very nice campground off the beaten path. Oscoda is on the East side of Michigan off Lake Huron. Northern lower pennisula. This campground is a good base camp for the area."
"The only complaint I have of this is that there is an active train track that goes through the front of the campground at the entrance. It came through at about 1:30am when I stayed."
GuideThis here is one of my favorite campgrounds in Michigan. The facilities are clean and kept up. All access to trails, lakes and the river are close and easy to get to. Great location to bring family and pets.
TravelerWe rented their pet-friendly cabin. It consists of a single room, two bunk beds, a table mounted to the wall, two chairs, a mini fridge, a microwave, coffee pot, a wall heater and a wall-mounted fan. Nothing fancy, but serviceable. There's a site with a picnic table, grill, and fire pit, connected to the cabin, as well as a decent sized front porch. Also nearby the dumping station, but this isn't as bad as it could be, at least during our midweek stays ((We've done two weekday stays.) There's a patch of grass across the drive, where puppy potty bags are dispensed, for easy bathroom breaks with the dogs, and it is also close to the campground host site and firewood vending machine. The firewood is really decent quality, and the machine accepts cards, which is nice, compared to other parks. The bathrooms/showers are a short walk away, and are really a lot nicer than most state park facilities. Several accessible/family restrooms are available, offering shower seats, benches, a dual height showerhead, sink, and toilet with grab bars, all in one lockable room. Several campsites are one the waterfront. As other's have mentioned, the beach is seeing some significant changes, due to historically high lake levels, which has forced several campsites to close, and the designated dog beach to be inaccessible. They have alleviated this by shifting the pet-friendly beach area to the site of the closed campsites. It is still an amazingly beautiful place to just sit in awe of the beauty of Lake Huron. There is a two mile nature trail that winds through the outer part of the park, and it supplied a great hike with our dogs. The park itself is within a reasonable walk to the local grocery store, utilizing a paved path that leads from the campground to the town. We just love it there. The only thing holding back from a five star is the beach area's struggles. But that doesn't even feel fair, because there's little that humans can do at this point, to change that.
ScoutI think jewel lake is pretty good because they have good campsites. I like the dog, they have an island, you can go on can't sleep on there, but you can go on it. They have a beach, they have a bridge, so you can fish on good water to go swimming, you can drive a boat, you can go on a kayaking on a jet ski, any type of water boats the camp site it's pet friendly perfect for campers or pull behinds tense, they're ok, for motorhome\ RV's but it's pretty good.
TravelerIt is very nice and extremely clean. However it is kind of cramped. Sites feel close and everyone was very nosey. Pet beach is nice. Water is beautiful. Convenient location. People didn't listen to rules such as quiet hour and let their badly behaved dogs run loose. Bath house is extremely nice! All in all, I would camp here on an off day/season.
Guidebut we were blown away! The dunes along the river seem out of place, and wonderfully so. you could spend so much tIme here, climbing around, swimming, kayaking, and enjoying the views. We keep our Jeep ready for camping at any moment and places like this are why we do it. We just had to stay, and I am so excited to go back in the fall. I know this says no pets but we were able to bring our dog and saw many other dogs enjoying the park as well!
TravelerThe park is very clean. Some sites are small, some are larger. Have visited many times. Fun interpretive programs for adults and kids. Beautiful beach to spend the day on. Located close to town. Lots of areas to walk as well. Not pet friendly though, they are allowed at the sites, but not on the beach.
ScoutNot a huge park, but complete with bike and walk/jog trails, access to Harrisville, which is quite lovely, and should thrive now that Covid has subsided. Nice Lake Huron access!
GuideThis is a beautiful and picturesque park. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained.
Sites are large in general with plenty of room for activities.
The pet friendly beach is fantastic for dogs as the water is very shallow and let's them be active.
The access roads on the loop are narrow, so you may need to take some care of if you have a large vehicle.
There's also a kids playground and volleyball court.
ScoutA nice campground with two loops. Can be tricky getting a large RV in especially during bigger holidays but the sites are large and you can park you camper a few different ways. Decent trails. Beach access across the road. There is a pet friendly section of the beach. Lots of pets here. The bathrooms in the east loop are older and not that great but the other loop has a nice modern bathroom. Sites are mostly flat more so on the eastern loop. We had a nice visit.
Harrisville, Michigan sits along the western shores of Lake Huron at an elevation of 594 feet. The area experiences warm summers with average temperatures around 75°F and cold winters that drop to the mid-teens. The surrounding Huron National Forest creates diverse camping opportunities with sandy shorelines and wooded inland sites throughout the northeastern Lower Peninsula.
Rock collecting along beaches: Tawas Point State Park's shoreline provides excellent rock hunting opportunities. "Nice open area big enough to put our 8 person tent. Picnic table and power! The Lake Huron is a stones throw to the East," writes Arron P. about the park's proximity to collecting areas.
Hiking through forest trails: Negwegon State Park Campground offers backcountry trails with lake views. "There are only 4 primitive sites at Negwegon which is a dark sky preserve. We had site #3. It is a little less than a 2 mile hike," notes Shawn M., highlighting the accessible trail system.
Kayaking the AuSable River: Paddling opportunities abound near camping areas. "The area around the park has several areas of interest including Lumbermans monument, iargo springs, and downtown Oscoda on lake Huron. It is on the banks of the Ausable river. Kayaking, boating, pontooning, fishing-all beautiful," reports Linda H. from Old Orchard Campground.
Shallow swimming areas: Oscoda-Tawas KOA provides family-friendly water access near Lake Huron. "The beach is not on property but a close drive away and they do have a pool. Anything you need you can get at the camp store," writes Cassie, noting the convenience for swimmers.
Quiet off-season visits: Camping during shoulder seasons offers more solitude. "If you enjoy peace and quiet, DO NOT CAMP HERE. This park is off the chain with kids, bikes, animals, and noise!" warns Stephanie C. about Harrisville State Park during peak season, suggesting spring or fall visits for quieter experiences.
Dark sky viewing: Ossineke State Forest Campground offers excellent stargazing from lakefront sites. "About half the sites have waterfront access, beautiful beach, nice wooded sites. Picnic table, fire ring, nice outhouse, town not too far," reports Rachel K., with the wooded setting providing dark sky viewing.
Site conditions vary seasonally: Water levels affect beach access and site quality. "We stayed here last year for Fourth of July weekend as well as this year, and we had a good time, but this year was not as enjoyable! First of all, site 129 and 130 are the two worst sites in the entire park. I do not recommend reserving either site. These sites are LOW and WET," reports a camper about changing conditions.
Train noise at some campgrounds: Be prepared for occasional nighttime disruptions. "The only complaint I have of this is that there is an active train track that goes through the front of the campground at the entrance. It came through at about 1:30am when I stayed," notes Mari T. about the Oscoda-Tawas KOA.
Water contamination concerns: Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground has specific water quality issues. "The water in the Lake is heavily contaminated with PFAS. There are warnings to not touch the foam that occurs on the shoreline of the lake. The boat launch looked nice," warns a recent visitor, emphasizing the importance of bringing drinking water.
Playground facilities: Select campgrounds with dedicated play areas for children. "This campground has a playground and a paved pathway through the grounds to Rollerblade/bike on. Most sites come with a fire pit," writes Mark H. about Tawas Point State Park's family amenities.
Beach safety considerations: Jewell Lake Campground offers protected swimming areas ideal for children. "The lake has an island in the middle and is great to explore by boat. Not sure how much there is to do without watercraft, as there's just a really short trail," mentions Amber A., highlighting the calm waters.
Bike-friendly campgrounds: Look for paved paths where children can safely ride. "The park roads are paved, but most of them are so narrow that two cars have trouble passing each other, add five thousand kids and bikes and it is nerve wracking to drive through," cautions a reviewer about navigating busy roads during peak season.
Site selection guidance: Choose sites based on access and privacy needs. "Majority on the water side are tiny and are more suited for RV not a tent. I mean tiny!" warns Rachael D. about Harrisville's waterfront sites, suggesting inland sites for larger setups.
Utility placement challenges: Old Orchard Park Campground requires extra equipment for hookups. "Water and electric are poorly located. Need extra hose/cords," advises Tracey R., recommending campers bring extension cords and longer water hoses.
Cell service considerations: Coverage varies significantly between campgrounds. "I stayed here a few times in September 2022. The weather was really rainy but the lake is pretty and Oscoda has a lot of hiking and places to hang up a hammock and relax. It doesn't work for me if there's no cell service to work," notes a visitor about connectivity limitations for those needing to stay connected.
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