Bay City State Park
The park entrance is 6.5 miles from Essexville. Day-use fee: Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry. Hours: Day-use 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Bay City State Park is a state park in Bay County, Michigan.
Bay City State Park map
Bay City State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Entry to Bay City State Park: Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry. Hours: Day-use 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- Bay City State Park is 6.5 miles from Essexville.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Bay City State Park.
- Yes, Saginaw River is open to swimming at Bay City State Park.
Before you go
Bay City State Park is 6.5 miles from Essexville.
What to see
- Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
- State park Designation in agency park name
Swimming
- Saginaw River
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- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
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- michigan.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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