We have hesitated to stay at Algonac State Park but finally gave in and reserved a spot in the Wagon Wheel... ...aside from the mosquitos and being situated on what seemed to be a giant ant hill, it was great! We made note of a few other sites we'd like to stay at and plan to return. We liked the privacy that the Wagon Wheel offered, compared to the Lakefront (parking lot camping is not our thing). There was plenty of path for us to ride our bikes so we spent most of our time riding. Next time, we plan to bring a bow and arrow so the littles can try some archery. All in all, it was a great visit and we are looking forward to our next one. read more

This is a very popular state park. It was busy over the weekend with families. Now it's the childfree camping time. Roads are reverting back to nature (lots of holes and ruts) in the section closest to the St. Clair River, but they are reasonably sized campsites. In the newer section of the park the roads are better, but the sites are smaller. And there are culverts between the sites, which right now are breeding mosquito pits. I'm surprised that there is still a shooting range here at the park, but if you don't mind that noise all weekend, it's not a big deal. I love watching the freighters go by all day long. Its mesmerizing. I think I will try for a river view next time. read more

Algonac State Park - Just starting to get set up for the week - Parks Near Me - Marine City, Michigan

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Park is quiet. Great views of the water way. Able to watch the ships cruise by. While one of the bath houses was outdated, there is a newer one in the park. Large camp spaces, able to park 42' rig and use slides. Able to park 2 cars on lot. No site sewer or water hookup. 50 amp service was nice. Dump station and fresh water station available. Bike trails. Would definitely stay again. read more

Algonac State Park - The Viking cruise ship coming down from a Great Lakes tour. - Parks Near Me - Marine City, Michigan

ALWAs full . people fishing in COLD water LOL even campfires most times were are local so we' go to read and watch the freighters, COME AHEAD read more

Small quiet cute campsite right near the river! Bathrooms are kept clean and bike trail has really smooth pavement.

You have only yourself to blame! Panning Alognac State Park tenting grounds seems to be fashionable, while it only reveals that camping reviewers must be disgusted with their own lives so much, they must throw darts at everything in their world. I wonder, do they give Santa Claus the finger? I've read: -There are five to ten trees scattered across the campground. Not true. There are more than 75. -There is not much room. Not true. There is ample, even generous, room for your tent, two vehicles, picnic table, & an awesome fire pit. There is no beach. Not true. There is a forty-foot stretch of sand that fronts the St. Clair River (which some refer to as a 'strait,' carrying more freighter traffic than the Suez & Panama canals COMBINED) It is not meant to be Jones Beach, but a place to comfortably get closer to the ships. -There is a firing range. True. For me this became (intermittent) white noise. There are two campgrounds; Riverview, which fronts the river. M-29, a two lane highway, separates Riverview campground from the river. And, there is Wagon Wheel Campground, a secluded spot away from the river, but not the noise of the firing range, in the oak savannah. The only sure fire down side is traffic noise. Arriving on a beautiful sunny August Sunday in the seventies while motorcyclists from sixty states wasn't the greatest idea--with a schnoodle and a cairn terrier along. Riverview campground became Algonac Bark Park. I will never attest to not being well defended. And, there seems to be (as confirmed by some locals) a tradition that when you drive the River Road after dark, you must honk. Some motorists take this tradition very seriously. One upside. It's minutes from New Baltimore in Macomb County. Far enough away to not be Metro Detroit while you're still in Metro Detroit. For the whiners that there is little shade: Don't go back. We don't want you. You only have yourself to blame. I imagine you'd find something wrong with Yellowstone or Rocky Mountain National Park. For others, if you're dubious, let me help. Reservations may be made SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE. http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=433&type=SPRK Here is an incomplete list of the sites with COMLPETE SHADE: 20, 22, 23, 64, 65, 66, 79, 81, 84 89, 90, 92, 95 You have only yourself to blame if you get stuck in the sun. The Michigan Department of Natural Resourses felled more than 700 ash trees that suffered from the emerald ash borer, now one of the most destructive non-native insects in the United States. The little guy is a half-inch long and an eighth inch wide. And, it devastated most of the arbor on the Riverview campground. Don't let some other big human guy reviewer who may be six foot, two hundred pounds who likes to whine of the sun keep you away. I got curious about one freighter and googled it: The Joseph H Thompson, built for WWII in Chester , PA, is powered by a 9900 HP GE steam turbine. Relegated "merely'" to Great Lakes service today, the Thompson crossed the Atlantic during the war. Its presence at Normandy in D-Day was only the beginning of 68 years of service. I imagined it sailing north on the St Clair River to Port Huron for a stop @ McDonald's. Watching freighters pass up and down the St. Clair River from your tent at Riverview Campground is like listening to a Beatles album: it never seems like a good idea until someone else puts you up to it. read more

Algonac State Park - Fire on the St. Clair River - Parks Near Me - Marine City, Michigan

First off, I stayed overnight many years ago on weekend camping trips while in the Boy Scouts. I can't say that I have done so since then. I visited Algonac State Park on the 1st day of Memorial Day weekend while in the area. I looked up some extended family/friends that were staying there and we had a good time. It was amazingly busy during my stay and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. After a while, it was time to leave, as it had gotten dark outside. As I was driving through the campground, I was amazed at how quiet it had gotten at the 10pm curfew. No kids running around, peace and quiet while campfires flickered here and there. For those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of urban and suburban life, this state park is just a short ride out of the city and offers some great views of international trade as ocean-going freighters from foreign lands pass by. I personally would probably camp there sometime after the summer season is over, but that is my own personal preference. read more

I can't say it enough, I love Michigan state parks. This campground was divided into sections, my husband and I stayed in the wagon wheel which was beautiful. The park staff were very friendly as well as the campground host. There is an archery, trap and pistol range and when we first entered we could hear the gun shots but it ended at 6pm. This may bother some people so just be aware. There is a lovely prairie flower area with walking paths and trails. The campground has showers and plumbing in bathrooms, they were very clean and had hot water. The pads were paved at each site. The only problem in the first campground was deep puddles from rain, it wasn't draining, but this wasn't an issue in the wagon wheel campground. Very beautiful and relaxing, I would definitely recommend (unless gunfire is not your thing, then camp in the first campground or set up after 6 pm). read more

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If you love nature, come visit. Sure some of the rural trails are wet, it rains and snows here. Wear boots. Love how I can't hear interstate travel. read more

I'll start from the beginning with this park. I have been coming to Algonac since I was young. Growing up my parents owned a motor home, and if we were looking for a quick short drive to get away for the weekend it worked out great. They have nice playgrounds for kids, short but nice walking trails, a shooting range (if your interested), a beach across the road off the river, and showers. Like I said it was great when we had a motor home and I was younger. The motor home helped to quiet the traffic and the boats at night. I should also mention that it seems like almost everyone there has motor homes or campers of some type, so there are always generators running to add to the noise. Skip ahead to now... My fiance and I now tent camp a lot, we went back there with my parents a few years ago and were unable to sleep at night due to the loud sounds of traffic, generators, and ships with fog horns. Also, we were one of the only people there in a tent. I would call it one of your more typical "parking lot" campgrounds. They are good if you like that kind of thing, there's nothing wrong with that kind of camping if that's what your into, we just like to be much more secluded when camping. We have a lot of neighbors at home, we don't want them even closer when were camping. If you want to go there for a day trip they have a lot to offer. Like I mentioned above, they have a beach, walking trails, and a shooting range. They also have a large picnic area with grills if you want to bring a picnic for the day. We do this a lot during the summer, because they are one of the only beaches that allow dogs on the beach! **As a side note, if you bring your dog to the beach, please clean up after it and don't be the person that ruins it for everyone else. Please and Thanks!*** read more

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I have been coming here for over 5 years, 2-3 times a year! We never have a problem with others, and every single DNR employee we encounter is smiling and always happy and having a good time. I wish I could come here more times a year, but it's just not the way my work schedule works out. We stay in the wagon wheel and there are usually never any animals or bugs. The riverfront is also very nice, and relaxing to sit! read more

A smaller state park with a two camping sections. The large one by the road is mostly unshaded and noise from the road that seperates the park and the river may be a problem. The river is mostly a view with a small beach and some pole fishing opportunities. The wagon wheel campground is party central with many locals using it as a party place. Our "neighbors" for the one night festival rented six campsites under different names, set up a portable garage for a party tent and after the drunken fights, driving, yelling, and even a gun drawn finally settled down around 4:00 in the morning. Park staff, "mostly youth" and the local police were totally useless. During the day the trap range is about two hundred feet away through the woods and lasts all day with many locals using it for leagues, "not exactly peaceful camping serenity". Homeless folks also wander around if you have a kind heart and some extra food. Even without the party palace, I cannot recommend this park. read more