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State Parks & Natural Areas
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Lakeport State Park
7605 Lakeshore Rd
Lakeport, MI 48059
Phone # (810) 327-6224
TDD # (517) 335-4623
Facilites:
picnic area
picnic shelter
playground
concession/store
boat launch
Park Statistics
acres: 565
campsites: 284
Lakeport State Park is two separate units, along the beautiful shore of Lake Huron. The unit north of the Village of Lakeport provides camping opportunities, while the unit south of the Village of Lakeport provides day use recreational opportunities.
Camping
The park has a total of 284 modern campsites located in two campgrounds with the newer campground consisting of 56 large grassy lots, with blacktop pads. Each site provides electricity and a picnic table. There is a modern toilet/shower building in each campground. An organization campground is provided for youth groups. A mile of Lake Huron beach is adjacent to the campgrounds offering campers opportunities for many water-oriented activities.
NOTE: the campground unit of Lakeport State Park is for registered campers only. All others who wish to enjoy the park can use the day use area.
Day Use
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt unit of Lakeport State Park is a day use area one mile south of the campgrounds. A half-mile of beach frontage offers great swimming and sunbathing. The area provides changing courts, bathroom facilities, a ball diamond and picnic shelters. Groups may rent the picnic shelters for special activities.
Area Attractions
Many fine restaurants are available in the Lakeport, Port Huron and Lexington areas. The Blue Water Bridge, located in Port Huron, is the gateway to Canada. The Blue Water Festival takes place every year during the first half of July, high-lighted by the Port Huron to Mackinac Island sailboat race. Boat night precedes the big race the evening before the boats set sail. In August, Port Huron offers a different kind of boat racing in the form of power boat races. Other Port Huron attractions include boat shows, car shows, fishing contests, and the Gus Macker Basketball Tournaments. Ten miles north, in Lexington, a new harbor provides 1000 feet of breakwall pier fishing as well as a boat launch and charter boat fishing trips. Some activities that are available in or around the park include berry picking, horseback riding, fishing, hiking and cross-country skiing.
Location
Lakeport State Park is located both to the north and south of the Village of Lakeport. Take I-94 east to Port Huron, and go north on M-25 approximately 8 miles to the park.
For camping reservations call:
1-800-44PARKS
For more information write or phone:
Lakeport State Park
7605 Lakeshore Road
Lakeport, MI 48059 Phone # (810) 327-6224
TDD # (517) 335-4623
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Algonac State Park
8732 River Rd.
Marine City, MI 48039
Phone # (810) 765-5605
Facilites:
picnic area
picnic shelter
playground
ranges
organizational camp
Park Statistics:
acres: 1,500
Algonac State Park contains approximately 1,500 acres and has a half-mile of St. Clair River frontage. The park is open all year for a variety of activities.
Camping and Day Use
The park has 296 modern campsites found in two campgrounds, the Riverfront and the Wagon Wheel. There are three modern toilet/shower buildings, electric service and a sanitation station. The day use area has a picnic area, picnic shelter, and restroom facilities.
Lakeplain Prairies and Oak Savannas
Algonac State Park is home to some of the rarest natural communities in Michigan. Algonac's lakeplain prairies and lakeplain oak savannas are considered globally significant. These special habitats include nineteen species that are on the state list of endangered, threatened, and special concern species. Prairies and oak savannas require periodic burning to remain healthy. Stewardship efforts are underway to restore Algonac's prairies and savannas. The blazing star prairie across from the archery range is a wonderful place to view prairie plants, birds, and butterflies.
Trail Information
Algonac State Park maintains foot trails for those who wish to hike or cross-country ski. These trails pass through a variety of habitats. The new Lake Plain Prairie Trail allows one to walk through the blazing star prairie.
Boating and Fishing
Both are available on the St. Clair River, which is well known for excellent walleye fishing in the summer. The park has boat launches both north and south of the park.
Attractions
One of the major attractions is viewing the freighters of the world along the river frontage and pleasure boat-watching.
Ranges
For those who enjoy the shooting sports, the park has both an archery range and a trap shooting range.
The park is also open to small and big game hunting, during the fall and winter seasons.
Winter Activities
Besides winter camping, for the adventuresome, the park offers a place to go cross-country skiing. A winter store/camp program is also available during off-season months.
Location
The park is located on M-29 approximately three miles north of the city of Algonac.
For camping reservations call: 1-800-447-2757, or log onto our website at www.michigan.gov/dnr
For additional information, contact:
Algonac State Park
8732 River Rd.
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-5605
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St. Johns Marsh
This 3,000 acre+ marshland is managed by the Wildlife Division of the Department of Natural Resources. It is home to numerous species of mammals, reptiles, and more than 150 species of birds. Several threatened plant and animal species live in the marsh as well.
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This page last updated on 8/14/2008.
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