Bay City Campground
Open year-round. Campground office hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with seasonal variations. All 189 sites are reservation-only via MiDNRReservations.com or by calling 1-800-447-2757.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for today July 15th, and Thursday July 16th, 2026 for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range in the south to Unhealthy in the north. Hourly concentrations may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous at times, especially north. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert. Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires will move through the region this week. The plumes have reached the upper peninsula and northern lower peninsula, and will continue sinking through the southern lower peninsula to the Michigan/Indiana border this evening. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as outdoor burning and use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up to date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: https://michigan.gov/MiAir For up to date air quality data nationally, visit see EPA's Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental- health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for today July 15th, and Thursday July 16th, 2026 for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range in the south to Unhealthy in the north. Hourly concentrations may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous at times, especially north. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert. Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires will move through the region this week. The plumes have reached the upper peninsula and northern lower peninsula, and will continue sinking through the southern lower peninsula to the Michigan/Indiana border this evening. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as outdoor burning and use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up to date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: https://michigan.gov/MiAir For up to date air quality data nationally, visit see EPA's Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental- health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke
About
Bay City State Park sits on 2,389 acres along the Saginaw Bay shoreline near Bay City, Michigan. The park protects the Tobico Marsh, one of the largest remaining freshwater coastal wetlands on the Great Lakes. Campers have access to a mile of sandy beach, over 2,000 acres of wetland woods, meadows, oak savannah prairies, and cattail marshes. The modern campground features 189 mostly wooded sites set in a stand of mature oaks. Every site includes electric hookups (20/30-amp standard, 50-amp at select sites), a fire ring, and picnic table. Modern restrooms with flush toilets and showers are available, along with a sanitation station with potable water. Three WiFi hot spots serve the campground area near the host site, spray park, and visitor center. Park highlights include the "Play by The Bay" playground with a giant fish play structure and water spray park, an accessible fishing pier on Tobico Lagoon, two observation towers, boardwalks, and viewing platforms for wildlife observation. Two ADA-accessible mini-cabins are also available within the campground, each sleeping up to five guests.
Directions
Located at 3582 State Park Drive, Bay City, Michigan 48706. The park is situated on the shores of Saginaw Bay, approximately 5 miles north of downtown Bay City.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| DNR-BayCityStatePark@Michigan.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (989) 684-3020 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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