Cheboygan State Park
4 Miles of Lake Huron Shoreline — 76-Site Campground, 1859 Lighthouse Ruins, Duncan Bay, Rustic Cabins and Teepees, 7 Miles Trails, Cheboygan Michigan
Cheboygan State Park is a state park at 4490 Beach Road, Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, Michigan, on the shores of Lake Huron, approximately 3 miles east of Cheboygan. The park features nearly 4 miles of Great Lakes shoreline on Duncan Bay and Lake Huron, a 76-site modern campground, rustic cabins and teepees for rent, the foundation ruins of the 1859 Cheboygan Point Light with views of offshore Fourteen Foot Shoal and Poe Reef lighthouses, 6-7 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through forests, cedar swamps, and dunes, swimming beach on Duncan Bay, fishing and boating on Lake Huron, and cross-country skiing on winter trails.
Cheboygan State Park is Michigan’s lighthouse shoreline park — nearly 4 miles of Lake Huron shoreline wrap around Duncan Bay, with the 1859 Cheboygan Point Light foundation ruins anchoring the historic significance. On clear days, the Fourteen Foot Shoal Light and distant Poe Reef Light are visible offshore.
The 6-7 miles of trails traverse diverse terrain — low-lying forests, cedar swamps, windswept dunes, and Lake Huron beach. Rustic cabins and teepees offer unique lodging alternatives beyond the 76-site modern campground.
Things to Do
- Lighthouse ruins — 1859 Cheboygan Point Light
- Camping — 76 sites + cabins + teepees
- Beach — Duncan Bay swimming
- Hiking/biking — 7 mi diverse terrain trails
- Fishing — Lake Huron access
- XC skiing — winter trail use
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 4490 Beach Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721 |
| Shoreline | ~4 miles — Lake Huron / Duncan Bay |
| Camping | 76 sites + rustic cabins + teepees |
| Trails | 6-7 mi — forest, swamp, dunes, beach |
| Lighthouse | 1859 Cheboygan Point Light ruins |
| Admission | Michigan Recreation Passport required |
| Managed By | Michigan DNR |
| Coordinates | 45.6479° N, 84.4190° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wildlife & Nature
Cheboygan SP — on Duncan Bay, Lake Huron — has beach access and the historic Cheboygan Point Light. Bald eagles and osprey fish the bay. Lake sturgeon inhabit the Cheboygan River. White-tailed deer browse the forest.
Nearby Attractions
Cheboygan — adjacent. Mackinaw City — 15 miles west. Mackinac Island — by ferry.
Can you stay in a teepee at Cheboygan State Park?
Yes — Cheboygan State Park near Cheboygan, Michigan, offers rustic cabins and teepees for rent alongside its 76-site modern campground. The park features nearly 4 miles of Lake Huron shoreline on Duncan Bay, the 1859 Cheboygan Point Light foundation ruins, 6-7 miles of trails through forests, cedar swamps, and dunes, a swimming beach, and Lake Huron fishing. Reserve through the Michigan DNR system. Michigan Recreation Passport required.
Last updated: May 2026
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