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.

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Skip the beach today.

87% rain · Thunderstorms · 76°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 76. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 76°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 87% rain — wet day — beach day is off

Safety

  • Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
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17 Sunbathe
0 Walk
12 Fossils
19 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind
16 mph
WSW
Rain
87%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 12 PM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
73°F
Partly Sunny
Water Temp
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Today Sep 9
76°

Showers And Thunderstorms

87%
10
Thu Sep 10
73°

Partly Sunny

0%
80
Fri Sep 11
74°

Sunny

0%
81
Sat Sep 12
79°

Mostly Sunny

5%
80
Sun Sep 13
75°

Mostly Sunny

9%
79
Mon Sep 14
76°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

15%
44
Tue Sep 15
79°

Chance Rain Showers

41%
58

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 it safe to swim at Lakeport State Park today?

Lakeport State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

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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