Just outside of the town of Port Austin on the tip of Michigan's "thumb," lies Port Crescent State Park. With 3 miles of sandy Lake Huron shoreline, this state park is a quiet family-friendly park situated away from the lights and noise of the city.

The park is home to a dark sky preserve, a modern campground with waterfront views and a camper cabin. It also offers 5 miles of hiking and cross-country trail, breathtaking sunsets and opportunities for fishing, canoeing, birding and hunting. In addition, a wooden boardwalk parallels the shoreline offering scenic vistas of Saginaw Bay.

When the sun sets and the stars come out, enjoy the dark sky preserve inside the park – one of only seven in Michigan – that offers exceptional stargazing. As a dark sky preserve, the park is protected against light pollution. The best viewing location is located near the day-use parking lot, where a viewing platform is available.

The park is home to a dark sky preserve, three miles of sandy shoreline, a modern campground and a boardwalk. It also offers visitors ample opportunities for fishing, canoeing, hiking, cross-country skiing, birding and hunting.


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