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Harrisville State Park features a campground and day-use area nestled in a stand of pine and cedar trees along the sandy shores of Lake Huron. The park is within walking distance of the resort town of Harrisville, which hosts many events. The park is in close proximity to Sturgeon Point Lighthouse and Negwegon State Park.
Established in 1921, the park is one of Michigan's oldest state parks.
The park is located US-23 approximately 32 miles north of the city of Tawas or 32 miles south of Alpena. From the West, take M-72 East to US 23 turn right and drive approximately 1/2 mile south to the 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: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
Due to the ongoing high-water levels on Lake Huron, closures on lakefront sites #94, 96, 97, 99, 101, 102 and 103 will continue into the 2022 season. Park staff will be monitoring water levels and any impacts or changes it may have on these campsites.
It's a great campground with beautiful views. I will say this, the campsites near the water are small and tight. The pictures on the website made them look bigger than they were. It was a tight squeeze. But the views were amazing.
Beautiful park and very nice beach. We stayed in the small cabin - #186 and it was 70’s out. The cabin has a small fan so it was very warm when sleeping. The site does not have any shade at all. The park is very dog friendly and we were excited about the dog beach but apparently it’s been closed for some time. Negatives - the first night we were there I was sitting with my 24 year old son and my 5 year old grandson. We were talking and I think my grandson was giggling as we sat around the campfire - it was about 10:45. Another park employee scared the stink out of all of us when he came charging up to our fire with a flashlight in our faces - he said we were being way too loud - and I thought he was joking. He reminded us that quiet hours are at 10 pm and I can assure you we were not yelling but talking in normal voices. He is lucky I didn’t stand up and defend myself and my five year old grandson who was scared to death - he never introduced himself as a park employee - we almost packed up and left at that point because we thought it was very strange. Secondly, the cabin sits across from the Park Hosts - we were putting some branches that were on the ground in the fire on the second day and a park employee drove up and scolded us for cutting branches - which we did not do. We were told later that the Park Hosts thought we were cutting branches because they sit outside all day and pretty much have direct line of site to the cabin - we felt like they were watching us the entire time and we ended up packing up and leaving a night early. Great park, but I would not choose to stay in cabin 186 ever again or near this area of the park.
Nice campground! Right by the water so there are some nice views. If you are in the right spots, you can hear the waves all night. Has very nice sandy beaches to lay out on and multiple spots to hang out at. Even have a baseball field for kids and volleyball net out at the beach as well. Bathrooms were very clean along with good showers. Would definitely recommend to stay here to anyone looking for a good place to camp. For anyone interested in the dog beach.... there really isn't anything there but a good spot to pick rocks.
Great park and camp spots nestled under rows and rows of trees in all the colors seem to twinkle as the sun fills in the gaps with rays of light. Great beach, fun rocks and clean facilities. Also very decorated for Halloween 🎃
Even in the middle of winter, this park is absolutely gorgeous. I'm so happy to have been able to walk the beach and look at all the beautiful rocks. Just a short walk down the beach and you can spot the lighthouse!
