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.

Ideal for a beach walk.

79°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. East wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Weather

  • 79°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 66°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
79 /100
great
62 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
77 Fossils
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
79°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
66°F
Refreshing
Water Quality
Clean
1 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
9:04 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today Jun 3
79°

Sunny

0%
77
Thu Jun 4
85°

Mostly Sunny

0%
75
Fri Jun 5
86°

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

27%
37
Sat Jun 6
77°

Showers And Thunderstorms

83%
11
Sun Jun 7
69°

Mostly Sunny

3%
67
Mon Jun 8
76°

Sunny

1%
75
Tue Jun 9
83°

Sunny

6%
75
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

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

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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.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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