Tawas Point State Park

Tawas Point State Park is a coastal park stretching along Tawas Bay at the end of a long sand spit. The area features sandy beaches, coastal dunes, wetlands, and a working lighthouse marking the peninsula's tip.

The park was created in the early 1960s after the state of Michigan purchased land at this location. The lighthouse structure has marked this point on the shore for more than a century, guiding vessels through the bay.

The park hosts an annual Tawas Point Celebration Days in June featuring historical displays, traditional crafts, and period-dressed reenactors near the lighthouse.

The park features a campground, picnic areas, and trails that wind through coastal terrain. Bring suitable footwear for walking on sand and along shoreline paths.

The park sits along a major bird migration route and attracts hundreds of bird species during seasonal movements. This makes it a special refuge for birdwatchers when flocks are passing through.

Location: Iosco County

Inception: 1961

Website: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=499&type=SPRK

GPS coordinates: 44.25560,-83.44610

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06