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Tawas Point State Park Campground features a dedicated dog-friendly beach located along the shoreline, offering pets a sandy area to swim and play. The pet beach is accessible via a trail toward the lighthouse, with shallow, warm water extending far into the bay. Old Orchard Park Campground and Northern Bear Paw RV Park also welcome pets with spacious sites suitable for both tent and RV campers. Campgrounds regularly maintain clean facilities with most providing electrical hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables at pet-friendly sites. Many campgrounds in the Tawas area have specific pet-friendly sections and amenities. Bathrooms throughout these campgrounds are generally well-maintained and regularly cleaned, with shower facilities available at most locations. Campgrounds regularly enforce leash policies to ensure the safety of all visitors and wildlife.
The Lake Huron shoreline provides numerous opportunities for dogs to enjoy water activities, with several parks offering designated pet swimming areas. Harrisville State Park provides pet-friendly cabin rentals with convenient access to potty bag dispensers located across from the cabin sites. Sleeper State Park includes a pet-friendly section of beach despite high lake levels affecting some shoreline areas. Trails throughout the Huron-Manistee National Forest system allow dogs on hiking paths, with Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center providing free access to wooded areas suitable for dog walking. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours which apply to barking dogs as well. The Tawas area experiences seasonal biting flies, so bringing appropriate repellent is recommended when camping with pets. Most campgrounds require pets to remain on leashes no longer than six feet when outside designated off-leash areas.
"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 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. "
"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."
"Hike to the nearby monument and attend one of their educational programs, visit the museum, take the steps down to the floating shanty, or visit the small store."
"This is a nice campground that butts up with the Lumberman’s Memorial park with a trail leading to the AuSable sand dune. Campsites are paved with fire pits and picnic tables."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"With a soothing creek whispering in the background of our campsite, we set our camper up for a two week adventure in this northwestern part of Michigan."
"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."
from $40 - $50 / night
Check Availability"You can walk to downtown and eat at several restaurants, go to the movies, walk to Walmart and get ice cream from 3 different locations."
"The lake is Lake Huron. US 23 divides this park from the city and there is a train track and active train on the opposite side but it only goes through once a day at about 10 o’clock at night."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"Decent trails. Beach access across the road. There is a pet friendly section of the beach. Lots of pets here."
"Beach was a crazy close walk and really impressive. Even a pet friendly beach too."
"Great location. Close to river trip companies and the lake."
"Our location was right behind the general store so at night the lights were very bright. This KOA has so many activities for kids and we enjoyed ourselves here!"
"We rented their pet-friendly cabin. "
"Tons and tons of paved hiking trails. Pet friendly. Best part was checkout was at 1pm instead of 10am."
from $28 - $74 / night
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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.
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.
TravelerI have been coming to this campground for many years. I bring my whole family! Very family and pet friendly. It has a playground and a small beach. There are many options to stay here! Highly recommend
Campgrounds near Tawas City are distributed along the Lake Huron shoreline and inland wooded areas of northeast Michigan. The terrain varies from sandy beaches to pine forests, with elevations ranging from 580 to 650 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 65°F to 85°F, while seasonal thunderstorms can create muddy conditions at certain campgrounds during peak season.
Bike to town from lakeside camping: Harrisville State Park Campground offers paved pathways ideal for cycling into the nearby town. "There is a bike trail that goes into town. Friendly host that offer books. There is wood on site to purchase through a vending machine. Only takes exact amount," notes Rachael D. The town features ice cream shops and small businesses within cycling distance.
Explore historic lumbering sites: Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center provides educational opportunities about the region's logging history. "Awesome spot, a must see if you're in the area. Just a mile or two walk to the dunes overlook where you can descend a 100+ ft sand dune down to the water and go for a swim. Be sure to take the forest observatory trail on the way and learn a bit about the history of the area," says Max O.
Watch sailboat races on Tawas Bay: The protected waters of Tawas Bay host regular sailboat competitions visible from several camping areas. "Locally there are tons of places to eat and things to do. Catch a sailboat race through the bay, head to any of the many beaches, or even walk through the small downtown," explains Emma W. from Tawas Point State Park.
Accessible sandy swimming areas: Tawas Point State Park Campground features varied water experiences. "The water areas range from nice sandy beaches to more marshy but scenic beaches, great for dog walking and enjoying birdwatching and sunsets! The state park itself is near East Tawas which has all the comforts of a town," reports Erin H.
Secluded forest camping with water access: Old Orchard Park Campground combines wooded sites with river access. "Beautiful wooded sights. Fishing, boat ramp, beach, wagon rides, hearts, cabins great place," explains C P. The campground sits on Consumers Energy property along the AuSable River.
Pet-friendly options with swimming access: Northern Bear Paw RV Park provides riverside relaxation for pets. "It sits on the Au Gres River trail to the river with seating, picnic table and fire pit. The grounds are immaculate. Very peaceful setting," says Nellie. This makes it one of the most peaceful dog friendly campgrounds near Tawas City.
Insects require preparation: Biting flies can be problematic at certain times of year. "Bring a repellent for biting flies. Watch for many kids bombing around on their bikes & bike trails," advises RA S. about Tawas Point. Mosquitoes are most active in wooded campgrounds from June through August.
Limited availability during peak season: East Tawas City Park operates on a first-come, first-served basis. "If you are coming for the weekend, have a backup plan because I don't see how you would find a spot at 6pm on a Friday. Several sites are rented yearly and have steps and shed on their spot," warns Erika P.
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