Bay City State Park
Michigan State Park
Write a Review 3582 State Park Dr. Bay City, MI 48706 989-684-3020 Reservations: 800-447-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.6672, -83.9098
Overview of Bay City State Park
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: Michigan Recreation Passport
Last Price Paid: $32
Reported by shoye on 9/23/2022
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Annbrdg on 6/5/2020
Number of Sites 193
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 557 ft / 169 m
Max Stay 15
Max Length 50 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Bay City State Park 11 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 7 Users
Last reported 9/23/2022
Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 6/15/2023
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 8/18/2022
“Adjacent To Lakeshore Facilities ”
Reviewed 6/15/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 16' (Teardrop Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Nice place, fairly well kept up. Lakeshore facilities are across the street with hiking trails, beach, small water park for children, and a good sized lagoon filled with a wide variety of birds. Bring a long power cord: each power box serves four campsites.
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Overland Geezer would stay here again
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“Like Most State Parks”
Reviewed 9/23/2022
| Nightly rate: | $32 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 45 |
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This was a typical state park. I stay because they’re reliable and inexpensive. Basic amenities, clean bathrooms, electric hook-ups. Some sites were pretty small, but there are some very large ones as well. It was nicely wooded and a very nice park across the street with ample parking.
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shoye would stay here again
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“To crowded/suburban like”
Reviewed 8/18/2022
| Site Number: | 140 |
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Overall Rating
Campground had plenty of amenities and a good location, but the sites were too close together.
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“Activities diminished, bring things to do. ”
Reviewed 7/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | $52 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | Cabin P |
Overall Rating
We arrived on a Thursday and stayed until Monday. Campground was very quiet for being a weekend. Facilities were maintained and stocked with items that were needed. Overall great experience with the campground. The Park across the street, however, was a huge disappointment. We've being coming to Bay City for years and with there not be... more
We arrived on a Thursday and stayed until Monday. Campground was very quiet for being a weekend. Facilities were maintained and stocked with items that were needed. Overall great experience with the campground. The Park across the street, however, was a huge disappointment. We've being coming to Bay City for years and with there not being a lot to do inside the campground (Two small swing sets and 2 slides, one of which was caution taped off) we always utilize the park. The Splash Pad was closed the entire weekend due to cottonwood destroying the underground pumps. HUGE bummer there as I have small children. There was a wooden play structure that the children always enjoyed. Last year it was cautioned taped off, and we were told it was being fixed. However, when we arrived this year, we had noticed that it was completely gone. Long walk from the parking lot to the actual beach area which turned off small children to wanting to go there. We managed it once but ended up going to Walmart and getting a small inflatable pool for the kids they seemed to enjoy. Went down the street to both Ice Cream places, both were good. Trails around the campground are perfect for bike riding, walking, running, rollerblading and skateboarding, just watch out for deer! Nature Center across the street is probably the best activity here, lots of things to experience there.
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Melissa would stay here again
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“Nice Park With Plenty To Do”
Reviewed 6/29/2022
| Nightly rate: | $37 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
Overall Rating
Bay City State Park was a nice surprise with a lot to offer in biking and walking paths. This is a big campground, but we liked our site and were close to bathrooms and office. Roomy campsites were a plus! Very friendly staff and campers. We would go back.
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ADK would stay here again
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“Late night check in”
Reviewed 7/2/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Truck Camper) |
Overall Rating
We came in late for just a place to rest before heading further north. Drop box available after 10pm (summer). Between 8p-10p there is a yellow phone to check in with. Can book day of until 8pm online. Easy to get into late at night. Big lots. Fire pit. Sites are electric only. Recommend to have extension cord for some sites, as plug i... more
We came in late for just a place to rest before heading further north. Drop box available after 10pm (summer). Between 8p-10p there is a yellow phone to check in with. Can book day of until 8pm online. Easy to get into late at night. Big lots. Fire pit. Sites are electric only. Recommend to have extension cord for some sites, as plug in can be far. Website has pictures for sites and will advise if lot gets wet. Staff was very friendly the next morning. Updated our rec pass at the park before leaving. Lots of trails and swimming beach near park.
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Tnnrguy would stay here again
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“Nice park, close to the beach”
Reviewed 8/31/2020
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 47 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
Site had electric only and are somewhat close by, the are is bordered by foreste but the sites are not wooded. The park has easy access to a nice beach on the bay. Would stay here again for the convenience to the bay.
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AT&T 4G
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“Local”
Reviewed 6/5/2020
| Days stayed: | 30 |
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| Site Number: | 79 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Even though this is local for us we love camping here. It can get flooded during really rainy times but for the most part the sites are large, staff is friendly, and grounds are well maintained
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Annbrdg would stay here again
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“Feb. camping in Michigan on Saginaw Bay was great!!”
Reviewed 2/25/2020
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 131 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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The park was all but empty. Had electric hook ups but only a few sites clear of snow. It was a blast having the place to wander. The lake was awesome. It is open year round which is hard to find in Michigan. Great place to experience winter in Michigan and I would bet even more awesome during warmer seasons. Happy Camping!
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OurTime would stay here again
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Reviewed 7/27/2019
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
This campground is convenient to where I need to be when I come to town, so I will probably stay here again. Verizon reception terrible; one bar usually, occasionally two.
When I checked in (no reservation) there was a couple ahead of me that was charged an additional $2.50/nt for making a reservation.
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psskutt would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Connectivity
- wifi: free
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- firewood
- group sites
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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