Medium Demand — Wooded Lake Huron Camping on the Sunrise Side

Harrisville State Park

Alcona County · Lower Peninsula · Harrisville, MI 48740
184
Campsites
107
Acres
From $22
Per Night
1
Mile of Beach
Season: Mid-May – Mid-October
Hookups: Electric
Pets: Allowed on leash
Reservation: MiDNRReservations.com
Phone: (989) 724-5126
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About Harrisville State Park

Harrisville State Park is one of Michigan's oldest state parks, sitting on Lake Huron's "Sunrise Side" in the small town of Harrisville. What sets it apart is its forest: mature stands of pine and hardwood, some dating back over a century, shade the campground right up to the edge of a mile-long sand beach — a setting that feels older and more established than many newer Lake Huron parks.

The campground offers 184 modern electric sites across wooded loops, all within easy walking distance of the beach. It's a classic, low-key Up North lakefront stay, popular with families who return year after year.

CampgroundSitesHookupsBest For
Harrisville Campground184 sitesElectricFamilies, shaded sites, beach access
Heads up: The mature tree canopy that makes this park special also means limited satellite/RV awning clearance in spots — if you're in a larger rig, check site details before booking.
Local tip: The Sunrise Side Coastal Trail passes near the park, offering an easy paved biking and walking route along Lake Huron if you want to explore beyond the campground.

Historic Forest & Sunrise Coast

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The park's signature feature is its mature forest canopy — one of the more established tree stands among Michigan's Lake Huron state parks — paired with a mile of sand beach that catches some of the best sunrises on the Sunrise Side. Trails wind through the wooded interior connecting the campground to the beach and picnic areas.

How to Get a Reservation

The 6-Month Booking Window

Like all Michigan DNR campgrounds, Harrisville State Park opens reservations exactly 6 months in advance through MiDNRReservations.com.

Set a CampDrop Alert

If your dates are sold out, CampDrop monitors MiDNRReservations.com around the clock and texts you the moment a site opens up at Harrisville.

Reserve directly: MiDNRReservations.com · Park phone: (989) 724-5126

What to Know Before You Go

Hookups & Site Types

All 184 sites offer electric service in wooded, shaded loops.

Season

The park typically operates mid-May through mid-October; confirm exact dates on MiDNRReservations.com.

Pets

Pets are welcome throughout the park on a 6-foot leash.

Nearby Town

Downtown Harrisville is a short walk or drive from the campground, with a small-town main street, restaurants, and a marina.

Directions

Harrisville State Park is located at 248 State Park Rd, Harrisville, MI 48740, in Alcona County, right off US-23 on Lake Huron's Sunrise Side.

Frequently Asked Questions

The park has 184 modern electric campsites spread across shaded, wooded loops.

Yes, it's known for a mature forest canopy that shades the campground right up to the beach — one of the more established tree stands among Michigan's Lake Huron parks.

The park has about a mile of sand beach on Lake Huron, a short walk from the campground.

Reservations open exactly 6 months in advance through MiDNRReservations.com. For sold-out dates, a CampDrop alert will text you the moment a cancellation opens up a site.

The park typically operates mid-May through mid-October. Confirm exact dates on MiDNRReservations.com.

Yes, downtown Harrisville is a short walk or drive from the campground, with a small main street, restaurants, and a marina.