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Negwegon State Park

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Negwegon State Park

Contact
Phone: 989-724-5126

Negwegon State Park is a rustic, undeveloped area popular with birdwatchers, hikers, backcountry campers, hunters and beachgoers. The 4,000-acre park features 8 miles of Lake Huron lakeshore, including 1 mile of beautiful sandy beach.

Home to a mixture of lowland areas, small ridges and pockets of open meadows, with a mix of mature pine, hardwood and aspen forest, the park is rich in unique plant species and wildlife, including bald eagles, Pitcher's thistle, Blanding's turtles and more.

Negwegon is also home to a designated dark sky preserve, providing awesome opportunities to view the night sky.


The park is close to Sturgeon Point State Park and Harrisville State Park, and a stop along Michigan's Heritage Route 23. The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center offers exciting exhibits, including a full-size replica of the wooden Great Lakes schooner and shipwreck.

Amenities & activities

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Vault toilet Accessible Icon

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Cross-country skiing

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Designated dark sky preserve

hiking

Hiking

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Hunting

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Paddling

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Pet-friendly features

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Snowshoeing

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Water access

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Vault toilet Accessible Icon

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Cross-country skiing

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Designated dark sky preserve

hiking

Hiking

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Hunting

Hunting is allowed in the state park; however, you should call this park directly to inquire about any special rules, concerns or considerations

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Paddling

Paddlers can explore the Lake Huron shoreline. Carry-in access is located approximately 200 feet from the parking area of the campground.

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Pet-friendly features

Pets are allowed along most of the Lake Huron shoreline. 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.

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Snowshoeing

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Water access

Enjoy 7 miles of Lake Huron lakeshore, including 1 mile of beautiful sandy beach.

Stay overnight

  • For reservations call 800-447-2757 or reserve online

    Reservations are available six months in advance. Self-registration is no longer available.

    Four hike-in campsites are available April through November. The campsites are located approximately 1.1 to 2.2 miles from the main parking lot off Sand Hill Trail. Trails are mostly flat with few elevation changes

    • Site #1: Blue Bell (1.1 miles), 44 52.033 N x -83 19.003 W.
    • Site #2: Twin Pines (1.6 miles), 44 52.310 N x -83 19.180 W.
    • Site #3: Pewabic (1.8 miles), 44 52.437 N x -83 19.175 W.
    • Site #4: South Point (2.2 miles), 44 52.875 N x -83 18.957 W.

    Sites are outfitted with a fire ring and cooking grate, a picnic table, a bear pole (campers must provide their own rope), a bear box and a backcountry composting privy. Potable water is available from a well located between the parking lot and the beach.

    View Negwegon's rustic, hike-in camping guide

    Number of sites:

    4

    Tags: Rustic sites, State park campground, Vault toilet, Walk-in sites, Water access

Trails & area maps

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Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

Friends group

The park is generously supported by the Friends of Negwegon. This nonprofit volunteer group works with the DNR to help preserve, protect and promote the park through stewardship, education and research.

Recreate Responsibly

Keep yourself, your friends and family, and the outdoors safe.

Great Lakes beach safety

Stay safe. These powerful bodies of water have dangerous currents.

Visitor's guide

Find additional area information, maps and more.

Rules, rates, dates

General state park rules, rates & operating dates, reservations & cancellations, camping rules and more.

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