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Bay City State Park

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  • 3582 State Park Drive
    Bay City, Michigan 48706
    Phone: (989) 684-3020 (HQ/R
    Alt Phone: (989) 684-3020 (camp ground/ranger ofc)
    Fax: (989) 667-0742
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Modern, all-season campground with grassy sites in a stand of mature oaks with adjacent playground. Mini-cabins available for rent. The day use area features almost one mile of natural Saginaw Bay shoreline, boat launch, picnic areas, volleyball and basketball courts, a maintained public swimming beach, a Splash Park and the Saginaw Bay Visitors Center. The park also provides access to Tobico Marsh, an 2000-acre wetland preserve featuring nearly five miles of trails and two 32-foot observation towers. For campsite reservations you can call 1-800-44-PARKS. **Michigan DNR State Parks to open for overnight campsite and lodging use on June 22nd, 2020**

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  • Amenities
  • Check In /Out
  • 100% Smoke Free
  • Coffee Maker
  • Family Friendly
  • Microwave
  • Wifi Available
  • Express Check-in/out
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Parking Charge
  • Waterpark
  • Pet Friendly
  • Gift Shop
  • Check-In Time:
    3:00 PM
  • Check-Out Time:
    1:00 PM

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