Tawas Point State Park, State park on Lake Huron sand spit, Michigan, US.
The 183-acre park stretches along Tawas Bay with sandy beaches, coastal dunes, wetlands, and a lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.
The Michigan state legislature authorized the purchase of 175 acres on Tawas Point for $29,250 in 1960, leading to park development in 1964.
The park hosts an annual Tawas Point Celebration Days in June featuring historical displays, traditional crafts, and period-dressed reenactors near the lighthouse.
Visitors require a Recreation Passport to access the park facilities, which include a modern campground, swimming beach, picnic areas, and hiking trails.
Located along the Lake Huron Flyway, the park functions as the primary migrant trap in Saginaw Bay, documenting 300 bird species during seasonal migrations.
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: March 13, 2025 02:27
Turnip Rock
44.1 km
Lumberman's Monument
24.5 km
Port Crescent State Park
41.9 km
Sturgeon Point Light
52.4 km
Pointe aux Barques Light
58.2 km
Harrisville State Park
45.3 km
Au Sable State Forest
60.3 km
Tawas Point Light
347 m
Charity Island Light
24.3 km
Grindstone City Historic District
49.2 km
Port Austin Light
41.6 km
Gravelly Shoal Light
27.4 km
Alabaster Historic District
12.4 km
Five Channels Dam
28.8 km
Cooke Dam
26.1 km
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Kinde, Michigan
50.1 km
Indian Mission
59 km
Huron City Historic District
55 km
Charles G. Learned House
43.2 km
Second Arenac County Courthouse
40 km
Bay Port Historic Commercial Fishing District
45.1 km
Smith-Culhane House
43.1 km
Winsor and Snover Bank Building
43.1 km
Caseville Harbor Light
37 km
White Pine National
55.6 km
Wurtsmith Air Museum
23.7 km
Au Sable National Scenic River
60.2 km
Kiwanis Monument
23.7 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes