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.

Harrisville State Park is located along the sandy shores of Lake Huron. The park is within walking distance of the resort town of Harrisville and close to Sturgeon Point Lighthouse.


Harrisville State Park

Sturgeon Point State Park is an undeveloped park that juts into Lake Huron and features a long and shallow reef extending for almost a full mile. The park is home to a lighthouse and museum, as well as a variety of Michigan flora and fauna!

Sturgeon Point State Park is an undeveloped park that juts into Lake Huron and waves off the point conceal a long and shallow reef extending for almost a full mile beyond the visible confines of the land. The park is home to a lighthouse and museum, as well as a variety of Michigan flora and fauna and is sure to please!

There is parking for those visiting the lighthouse and museum that rests on the property. Thank you to the Alcona Historical Society that is responsible for the upkeep of the keeper’s quarters, lighthouse tower and Fresnel Lens within the tower.

Directions: Take US-23 north approximately 3 miles out of Harrisville, turn right onto Lakeshore Drive and continue approximately one mile to Point Road. Turn east onto Point Road and continue approximately 1 mile to the gravel road on the left that enters the lighthouse parking area. It is a short walk down the road to the lighthouse.

Contact information for the lighthouse and museum is also 989-724-6297.

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