Birding

Modern, all-season campground with 184 large, grassy sites in a stand of mature oaks with adjacent playground. Mini-cabins available for rent. The day use area features almost one mile of natural Saginaw Bay shoreline, picnic areas, volleyball and basketball courts, a maintained public swimming beach and the Saginaw Bay Visitors Center. The park also provides access to Tobico Marsh, an 1800-acre wetland preserve featuring nearly five miles of trails and two 32-foot observation towers. For campsite reservations you can call 1-800-44-PARKS.

Big water hunts on the Saginaw Bay in large floating blinds. Layout hunts also available. Field hunts for ducks and geese on 600-acre lease.

This 1400-acre coastal wetland and protected natural area is perfect for birding, hiking, bank fishing and bay watching. Best known for the large numbers and variety of migrating waterfowl that visit diked pools and the adjacent Saginaw Bay wetlands, the area features a 16-foot observation tower, handicapped-accessible decks and spectacular views. Highlights include Yellow-Headed Blackbirds, Terns, Herons, Rails, Snowy Owls and Waterfowl.

Billed as the “Gateway to the North”, Pinconning Park is just minutes off of I-75. Set deep in a 206-acre hardwood forest nature preserve, Pinconning Park has evolved into a natural tourist attraction and popular campground due to its rich history, prime location along the Saginaw Bay and world-renowned walleye and perch fishery. (Camp ground has Boat Launch).

Campground features include: 42-modern campsites, 8-secluded rustic campsites and 6-log cabins. Park is open year round.

Two-mile handicapped accessible trail along the banks of the Saginaw River in Downtown Bay City. Highlights include Bald Eagles, Gulls and Waterfowl, particularly in Winter.

A cement walkway leads out into the shallow waters of Saginaw Bay. When the waters of the lake are blown out, extensive flats are exposed and numerous shorebirds, gulls, and terns are seen from the end of the walkway. In the fall, the cattail areas to the east are one of the most dependable spots to see Tundra Swan.