Pop-up camper available for reservation at Bay City State Rec Area

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2015

Contact: George Lauinger, 989-684-3020


Pop-up camper available for reservation at Bay City State Recreation Area

Bay City State Recreation Area soon will have a pop-up camper available for reservation, thanks to a donation of repairs from Tri-City RV. The cost is $55 per night and the camper accommodates three to four people and includes two beds, a table and booth seating and a kitchen sink.

Tri-City RV donated nearly $1,000 in repairs. The camper will be available for reservations after May 26, 2015.

"This new offering will be a great option for visitors who don’t have their own camper," said George Lauinger, park manager. "In addition to our mini-cabins, the pop-up camper provides guests a convenient camping experience without having to pack a tent or haul a camper."

An $8 fee will be assessed for all advance reservation fees, and campers must have a Recreation Passport on any vehicle entering the campground or the day-use area of the park. To make a reservation when the pop-up camper becomes available or to get more information about the camper, contact the park at 989-684-3020. (Reservations for the camper cannot be made through the online reservation system.)

Bay City State Recreation Area, situated on Saginaw Bay, features a variety of camping and recreation opportunities, a spray park, playscape, reservable picnic shelters, 1 mile of shoreline along Saginaw Bay, and 7 miles of trails. The park also is home to the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center, which offers weekly programs on archery, nature education and more.

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A Recreation Passport grants vehicle access to any Michigan state park, boat launch, state forest campground or nonmotorized state trailhead parking. Residents can purchase the Passport for just $11 ($5 for motorcycles) at the time of Michigan license plate renewal through Secretary of State. Forgot to check “YES” during renewal? Residents and nonresidents can purchase a Recreation Passport window sticker during regular business hours at state parks. Learn more about how the Recreation Passport supports state parks and local outdoor recreation opportunities at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.