Port Crescent State Park

Category: State park

Address: 1775 Port Austin Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467, USA

Phone: +19897388663

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

Natalie Fowler

Aug 3, 2022

Absolutely amazing state park. Lots of trees interspersed with the campsites so it feels more homey and naturey. Super clean facilities. Stayed right on the lake which was so relaxing and peaceful. My husband did some shore fishing and was very successful at dusk using worms. He caught catfish, drum, and bowfin. The night sky views are also fantastic - we could see the milky way our first night here. 10/10 would recommend.

Candy Petrides (Tajak)

Jul 25, 2022

Beautiful and nice sites. Only thing was terrible cell service. Which could be a good thing but we had friends staying in town and it was hard to communicate. Nice beach sites and wooded sites. Hiking trails as well.

Barie Fetter

Jun 25, 2022

Very dog friendly, i saw all breeds. I was at site #31. 2 motorhomes and 2 tents could fit on this site. Plenty of room at this site but I've been told some sites are really small and/or not level. Plenty of trees for shade. One way paved roads. Some sites are paved, Some are just natural dirt. I did have to ask for a map so i could locate my site. The lot numbers are on the electrical service panels. WiFi is located at the Ranger station where you check in. Most times, me, and all the other campers I've spoke to, had zero cell service so i walked to the Ranger station and was able to make WiFi calls, text and email. There are benches so you can sit outside. I would get cell service and local television channels in the evenings. I was not on a site on the beach. There's a paved ramp to get down to the beach or you can use the stairs, which are located near my site. The beach is clean and has amazing sunsets. I'm sure the sunrise is beautiful but i wasn't awake for it. There is a 2 mile hiking trail, basketball hoop, horseshoes, playground and small cabins for rent. The shower rooms are clean, good pressure, water gets warm. This is a state park so the water is hard well water. Electrical hook up, not all sites have 50amp. There is a fill and dump station on site. Trash & Recycling dumpsters. We will be back next year.

Niki Collis

Oct 26, 2021

What am amazing state park! We loved our site right on the beach! We watched the sunset right from our site and listened to the waves all night Bathrooms were exceptionally clean which is always a plus!

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Questions & Answers

Can you put a tent and a camper on each site?

Callie Decook | Jun 27, 2021
Sasha King | Jun 28, 2021

Mostly, this seems the case, depending upon size of the camper. However, Lake Huron's water levels are high, recently. This has caused a couple sites to be unusable. But they converted them to hammock camping only sites, effective summer 2021.

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Is the beach dog friendly?

Andrea Boyd | Feb 23, 2019
Ericlp Pink | Feb 24, 2019

The main beach is not however just to the west of the main beach is a half mile of state land beach that is open. Rising water has taken over much of the open sand area and water last year was up to the over growth. Perhaps this year the ice may have pushed the growth back some but there is open areas for dogs

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Is there a public beach in Point Crescent?

A Google User | Feb 23, 2019
Jodie Michelle Batten | Feb 24, 2019

Yes, there is one for campers and also a daily park a couple of miles away from the campground. Personally the best beach 🏖 around is the County Beach park it's free there's restrooms it's only a few miles away as your heading into Caseville. There's a store across the street that has yummy ice-cream 🍦. That store is called Duggan's Campground, but they have their store out front.

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Are there any good rock hunting areas in the Park?

Patti Oxley | Jul 27, 2021
Kate Nicefield | Jul 28, 2021

I can tell you the beach has some of the best skipping rocks I've seen. I didn't come across any Petoskey stones but still a nice area to search for some cool rocks!

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Can you enter the park before the 8AM opening or do you have to be camping there to be there that early?

Wesley Swigart | Feb 22, 2021
Tiffany Lashbrook | Feb 23, 2021

The Dark Sky part is open 24 hours.

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Are dogs allowed on the beach?

Sean Squires | Feb 23, 2019
A Google User | Feb 24, 2019

Yes there is a dog beach area

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Are cabins available ?

Chris Smith | Feb 23, 2020
Crystal M | Feb 24, 2020

There are 2 cabins. One on the west side and one on the east side.

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Are there any spots with decent fishing without a boat?

Haywood Jasukit | Oct 25, 2021
Sasha King | Oct 26, 2021

Along the Pinnebog river it seems likely. We saw some people fishing off the bridge. Can't verify how successful they were, though.

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Are their trails for bicycling?

Debra Collins | Aug 26, 2021
Kim Gooch | Aug 27, 2021

They may be a bit sandy

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How much are the cabins to stay in?

Janelle | Aug 26, 2021
Don Gemus | Aug 27, 2021

Depends on the size and time. See this website https://midnrreservations.com/

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Can you see the northern lights here ?

George Frank | May 28, 2021
Matt Eavy | May 29, 2021

Sometimes in the summer

Can I enter after 10PM for sky viewing?

Arunkumar Kannan | Feb 22, 2021
Robert Dee Lloyd (Bob) | Feb 23, 2021

Yes

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Can I enter here after 10pm?

Arunkumar Kannan | Feb 22, 2021
Chris Biernat | Feb 23, 2021

Yes

Is it pet friendly? Can I bring my dogs?

Tony Sweatland | Feb 22, 2021
steve wojciechowski | Feb 23, 2021

Yeppers

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Is there electricity there

Paul Hodler | Feb 22, 2021
Teresa Gilin Meller | Feb 23, 2021

Most sites have electric hookups (20/30, not sure and about 50).

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Hi can some one give me an idea how good this place is at midnight to view stars ?

Subi Kiran | Feb 22, 2021
Heather Passariello | Feb 23, 2021

This area is a designated dark sky park, so should be exceptional.

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near by accommodations?

Greg Gabriel | Feb 23, 2020
Christine Schmidutz | Feb 24, 2020

Campground at Port Cresent Beachcomber in Port Austin Lake vista in port Austin Little yellow cottages in port Austin Garfield inn in Port Austin AirBnb

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Is there anywhere to rent kayaks and paddle boards?How much? What do you have to offer to do at state park& any events going on this weekend?

Elizabeth Wood | Feb 23, 2020
Brandon Tolliver | Feb 24, 2020

Port Austin has a great yak rental place. Padddle up to Turnip Rock.

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How can I find out when the park ranger will be at the dark park for the Perseid Meteor shower like he was last year?

PAMC | Feb 23, 2020
PAMC | Feb 24, 2020

We are in Ohio and are coming up for it. We did last year and it's now part of our summer plans. Do you have a number you could pass on? Thanks!!

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Can you paddle to turn up rock from this park

Fred | Feb 23, 2020
Scott Tomaszewski | Feb 24, 2020

You can, but I would start and return to Port Austin unless you are a very experienced kayaker. Aside from the distance, Port Crescent State Park is in a bay and can have very different wind and wave conditions than Port Austin and Tunip Rock.

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Is there electric hookup for trailers?

Beverly Finkel | Feb 23, 2020
Brian Dunn | Feb 24, 2020

All site have electric.

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Do they enforce the 10pm closing time? Kind of defeats the purpose of a dark sky preserve...

Anna Latos | Feb 23, 2020
Miguel 'Mig' Denyer | Feb 24, 2020

No they do not... they actually have a sign there that designates as a dark sky park and is open after 10 p.m.

Is there somewhere to launch a little paddle boat

Flint Lockwood | Feb 23, 2020
Terry Fields | Feb 24, 2020

You could probably launch at the beach but you would need to carry it..water can be very choppy..

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Does each site have a picnic table

Jeff Sams | Feb 23, 2020
Richard Vielhaber | Feb 24, 2020

Yes

Do campsites have water

Jeff Sams | Feb 23, 2020
James Janson | Feb 24, 2020

No, there is a fill station, but no hookup at the sites

Can you metal detect there

Eagle eye | Feb 23, 2020
Michael Brohl | Feb 24, 2020

On the web site it says metal detectors are not permitted to preserve anything of historical significance.

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Can you pop a tent

Madison Lossing | Feb 23, 2020
Crystal M | Feb 24, 2020

Only at the campground. I'd suggest making reservations unless you're there during the week (and not during a holiday).

What's the average price to tent camp?

Linda Mattson | Feb 23, 2020
September Gawronski | Feb 24, 2020

About 25 to 30.

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Are there any campsites with grass or pavement as opposed to a dirt campsite.

David George | Feb 23, 2019
Richard Vielhaber | Feb 24, 2019

There are quite a few lots that are paved with asphalt to park on down along the water , most of the lots on the upper drive are grassy.

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How I can reserve the camper cabin ? I tried to do it but can not access to it. I' m looking for the week of July 27 or the week of August 3, 2019.

Odesa Diones | Feb 23, 2019
Josh Bragenzer | Feb 24, 2019

If you can't figure it out there is a place right down the street called the little yellow cottages they're very nice and good people don't know much about the campground I think you have to go through DNR

Do they sell firewood at port crescent

Jimmy Wathen | Feb 23, 2019
Wallace Stevenson | Feb 24, 2019

I am pretty sure they do. If not there is a party store across the road that does

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Are dogs allowed?

Beth Dusevic | Feb 23, 2019
Robert Kirkpatrick | Feb 24, 2019

Yes, but pick up the poo please.

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Are dogs allowed and is there a fee at Port Crescent

Paul Lenont | Feb 23, 2019
Tim Dambach | Feb 24, 2019

Dogs and cats are allowed at all Mi State Parks, they must be kept leashed, and not left unattented, there is no fee.

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Would I be able to get a campsite if I book for two weeks from now?

Nick Lloyd | Feb 23, 2019
Jodie Michelle Batten | Feb 24, 2019

That's a great question 1stly. That State Park 🏞 fills up very quickly. Prob because the thumb 👍 is so much closer from the Metro area. First go to the State of Michigan website to see what's available. Their website is great. Then if they are filled up call to see if there is any cancelations. Good 🍀 Luck with getting a reservation. I love the thumb 👍 region of our Great State.

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Summer rates per night

Leslie Walsh | Feb 23, 2018
Nancy Eaton | Feb 24, 2018

$25.00 a night for tent camping

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Does the Port Austin crescent state park receive service?

george ion | Feb 23, 2018
James Marsack | Feb 24, 2018

We managed 2 bars 4G on Verizon.

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