88°
Patchy Smoke
11%
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St. Clair County, MI · Great Lakes
Lakeport State Park
7605 Lakeshore Rd, Lakeport, MI 48059
A southeast-Michigan state park 10 miles north of Port Huron — the closest Great Lakes beach to Metro Detroit. The park is split into two units by the village of Lakeport with 250 campsites between them.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 79°F water · 88°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy smoke after 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
Water
- 79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — air quality alert issued july 18 at 10:24am edt by nws detroit/pontiac mi
71 /100
great
42 Swim
64 Sunbathe
77 Walk
74 Fossils
74 Photo
Best for walking today
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 10:24AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Clear
Wind
15 mph
NW
Rain
11%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
72°F
Patchy Smoke then Sunny
Water
Water Temp
79°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
1 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
9:05 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
72°
Patchy Smoke then Sunny
1%
80
81°
Mostly Sunny
1%
84
80°
Showers And Thunderstorms
84%
14
70°
Mostly Sunny
14%
65
75°
Sunny
1%
86
79°
Mostly Sunny
6%
86
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use and campground lots; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Pets must be on 6-ft leash. Not permitted on the swim beach.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Address
7605 Lakeshore Rd, Lakeport, MI 48059
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Lakeport State Park today?
Lakeport State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Lakeport State Park dog-friendly?
Pets must be on 6-ft leash. Not permitted on the swim beach.
Is there an entry fee at Lakeport State Park?
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Are there lifeguards at Lakeport State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Lakeport State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Lakeport State Park?
Amenities at Lakeport State Park include restrooms, showers, campground, playground, picnic area, boat launch.
When is the water warmest at Lakeport State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Lakeport State Park located?
Lakeport State Park is in St. Clair County, MI, at 7605 Lakeshore Rd, Lakeport, MI 48059.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS