The Great Outdoors

Algonac State Park

8732 River Rd., Marine City

(810) 765-5605

1,550-acre park open all year with views of freighters traveling along the St. Clair River. Amenities include a archery range and rare habitats.

Lakeport State Park

7605 Lakeshore Rd., Lakeport (810) 327-6224

Located along the shores of Lake Huron. Amenities include an expansive beach, day -use area, access to the Bridge to Bay Trail and a camp store.

Port Crescent State Park

1775 Port Austin Rd., Port Austin (989) 738-8663

Located on Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay. Amenities include a 3 mile sandy beach, dark sky preserve, birds of prey observation deck, the Pinnebog River and cross-country ski trails.

Sleeper State Park

6573 State Park Rd., Caseville

(989) 856-4411

Watch the sunrise and sunset at this 723 -acre park of wetlands, forested dunes and a half mile sandy shoreline along Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay.

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Featured photos starting top left, Lakeport State Park Day-Use Area, Desmond Marine in Port Huron, Lakeport State Park DayUse Area Lake Huron overlook, SandFest event in Port Huron, aerial photo of campsites by Algonac State Park, birds of prey observation deck at Port Crescent State Park, Port Crescent State Park dunes and beach area, St. Clair Classic offshore powerboat races.