Please note: The day-use area and campground/overnight lodging options are two miles apart, each with separate entrances.
Port Crescent State Park, located just outside the town of Port Austin at the tip of Michigan's thumb, is set along 3 miles of sandy Lake Huron shoreline. The park boasts a modern campground featuring waterfront views and unique overnight lodging options, such as geodesic domes, camper cabins and cottages. The park is also home to the Pinnebog River, trails, breathtaking sunsets and opportunities for fishing, canoeing, birding, cross-country skiing, hunting and more.
When the sun sets and the stars come out, visitors can enjoy exceptional stargazing in the park's dark sky preserve. The best viewing location is located near Parking Lot D, where there is a viewing platform.
The beach house is in the day-use area and includes accessible restrooms.
There is an accessible picnic shelter, available first come, first served, located in the day-use area that includes picnic tables, charcoal grills and a modern bathroom .
Enjoy the the Pinnebog River and 3 miles of rolling sand dunes along Lake Huron.
There is a carry-in-only boat launch on the Pinnebog River. There is parking available in Parking Lot A .
Shore fishing is popular on the Pinnebog River.
Hunting is allowed in the state park; however, you should call this park directly to inquire about any special rules, concerns or considerations.
Seasonal naturalists offer weekly nature-based nature programming Memorial Day through Labor Day. View weekly programming calendar (PDF).
There is an observation platform, located near Parking Lot D, popular for birding and dark-sky viewing.
Paddling is popular on the Pinnebog River.
Pets are allowed along the entire length of the Lake Huron shoreline (3 miles) with the exception of the designated swim beach in the modern campground. Pets must always be on a 6-foot leash and under an owner’s immediate control. All pet waste must be properly disposed of in trash receptacles.
Cabin A mini cabin is pet friendly. Up to two pets (cats and dogs only) are allowed.
There are charcoal grills and picnic tables adjacent to the beach house in the day-use area.
The park’s sanitation station is located near the campground office in the modern campground. There is potable water available and two lanes.
A buoyed swim area is in the modern campground. There is beach wheelchair that visitors can borrow and an accessible walkway to the water.
The park's modern campground is best known for waterfront views of Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay and sites surrounded by hardwoods. There is 20- or 30-amp service available or 50-amp available, some full-hookup sites, a sanitation station and a dishwashing station. There are three ADA-accessible campsites located near the accessible modern toilet and shower building. The park is home to a dark sky preserve.
A buoyed swim area is in the modern campground. There is a beach wheelchair that visitors can borrow and an accessible walkway to the water.
Please note: The day-use area and campground/overnight lodging options are two miles apart, each with separate entrances.
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There are five cottage cabins located in the park's modern campground, overlooking Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay. The two-room cabins sleep up to six. There is a set of bunk beds, a queen bed in the bedroom and a futon in the living room that sleeps two, as well as a dining table, mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. There is a fire pit, charcoal grill, table and screened-in front porch. Cottage C is accessible.
There is no running water, but a modern toilet and shower building is located about 300 feet away and a vault toilet is located about 100 feet away.
Guests must provide their own linens and cookware.
Please note: The day-use area and campground/overnight lodging options are two miles apart, each with separate entrances.
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Cottage H is located in the east end of the park's modern campground, overlooking Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay. The cottage sleeps six and has two separate bedrooms. There is one queen bed and a set of bunk beds (single top, double bottom). The cabin has heat, air conditioning, a full bathroom, a kitchen, dining space and a common area with a futon and a dining room table. The kitchen is stocked with dishes and cookware, an induction stovetop, a sink, a microwave and a full-size refrigerator. There is a fire pit, charcoal grill, table and cement patio outdoors, as well as a screened-in front porch.
Guests must provide their own linens.
There is a two-night minimum stay, and check-out time is 11 a.m.
Please note: The day-use area and campground/overnight lodging options are two miles apart, each with separate entrances.
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Two accessible geodesic domes, located in the center of the campground, offer an intimate setting with spruce paneling, skylights and views of Lake Huron. Each dome sleeps up to four and offers air conditioning and heat. There is a queen bed, and up to two can sleep in cot-style bunks. In addition, there is a sitting area, coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge.
The grey dome (The Voyager) features modern furnishings, and the gold dome (The Nomad) features traditional furnishings.
There is no running water, but a modern toilet and shower building is located about 300 feet away and a vault toilet is located about 100 feet away.
Guests must provide their own linens and cookware.
Please note: The day-use area and campground/overnight lodging options are two miles apart, each with separate entrances.
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Located in the park's modern campground and set along Lake Huron's lakefront, these hammock-only sites (sites #H66 and #H67) provide a unique camping experience. Each site includes four posts and hooks that accommodate up to four hammocks, a picnic table, electric service and a fire ring. The ground is relatively flat and sandy.
Hammock rentals (not included in the reservation fee) are available on a first-come, first-served basis by calling the park. There is a $25 deposit.
These sites were funded by individual donors and campers and boaters who donated when making reservations through The $2 Difference program.
Please note: The day-use area and campground/overnight lodging options are two miles apart, each with separate entrances.
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Mini Cabin A is located at the western end of the park's modern campground. The cabin sleeps four in one bunkbed (twin on top and full on bottom) and a pull-out trundle bed. The cabin has a microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. There is a fire pit, grill, table and cement patio outdoors.
This cabin is pet friendly. There is an additional fee of $10 per night/pet/cabin. Up to two pets (cats and dogs only) are allowed.
There is no running water, but a modern toilet and shower building is located about 300 feet away and a vault toilet is located about 100 feet away.
Guests must provide their own linens and cookware.
There is a two-night minimum stay, and check-out time is 11 a.m.
Please note: The day-use area and campground/overnight lodging options are two miles apart, each with separate entrances.
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Camper Cabin E is located at the far east end of the park's modern campground, overlooking Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay. The cabin sleeps six and has two separate bedrooms. The bedrooms each have bunkbeds that sleep two, and a futon in the common room sleeps an additional two. The cabin has heat, a microwave, a mini fridge and a small table with two stools. There is a fire pit, grill, table and cement patio outdoors, as well as a covered porch and deck.
There is no running water, but a modern toilet and shower building is located about 300 feet away and a vault toilet is located about 100 feet away.
Guests must provide their own linens and cookware.
There is a two-night minimum stay, and check-out time is 11 a.m.
Please note: The day-use area and campground/overnight lodging options are two miles apart, each with separate entrances.
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