Port Crescent State Park
Phone: (989) 738-8663
Port Crescent State Park is located at the tip of Michigan's "thumb" along three miles of sandy shoreline of the Saginaw Bay. Some of the modern campsites offer a waterfront view, either of Lake Huron or the Pinnebog River. A 900-foot boardwalk and five picnic decks offer scenic vistas from the top of sand dunes in the day-use area.
The campground is closed for winter. Information about winter camping opportunities is available on the DNR web site.
Location Go five miles west of Port Austin on M-25.
Directions
N. on M-53 (VanDyke) from the Detroit area. 17 miles N. of Bad Axe. Or, I-75 to Bay City exit at M-25. 65 miles N.E. of Bay City. Park is located on M-25, 5 miles S.W. of Port Austin.
More info at http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.asp?id=486
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