City of Port Huron Beaches
The City of Port Huron welcomes all to enjoy its beautiful waterfront and experience all Lake Huron has to offer. We maintain Lakeside, Lighthouse, Kraft rd., holland Ave., Ballentine St., and Riverview St. Beaches.
For questions or concerns about City of Port Huron Beaches, please call the Parks Department at 810.984.9709.
Pay to park at Lakeside and Lighthouse Beaches from May 21 to Sept. 7, 2026.
-No lifeguards on duty-
-Pets are not allowed on the beach-
-Smoking is prohibited-
LAKESIDE BEACH
​3670 GRATIOT AVE, PORT HURON, MI 48060
Amenities and bath house provided...
Memorial day weekend to Labor Day​
daily: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Bathrooms
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​2 pavilions ​
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Playground
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Volleyball court
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Parking lot
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Grills
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ADA-accessible Mobi-mat
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Picnic tables
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Splash pad:
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Daily, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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concession stand
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McMorran Place providing concessions
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LIGHTHOUSE BEACH
2860 Omar St., PORT HURON, MI
Amenities provided...
Memorial day weekend to Labor Day
Weekends: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Bathrooms
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Playground
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Picnic tables
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Grills
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ADA-accessible Mobi-mat
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Bike pump and tool station
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Outdoor exercise equipment
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Parking lot
Beach Parking Rates
parking attendants are present at Lakeside and Lighthouse Beaches from the Thursday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. To park at these two beaches, a seasonal beach pass or payment for a single-use entry is required during this time. Seasonal Beach passes are available to receive at the Lakeside or Lighthouse Beach parking booths upon arrival. Parking attendants will ask to see a valid form of ID. Vehicle must be present to receive a pass. Passes are placed on the driver's side window.
Reentry is not available with a single-use entry at Lakeside and Lighthouse Beaches.
Season pass:
All BEACHES
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City of Port Huron resident: FREE
Single-use entry:
A Parking fee is charged each time a vehicle enters the park. Reentry is not available with a single-use parking entry at Lakeside and Lighthouse Beaches. All day passes are not available.
LAKESIDE BEACH
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City of Port Huron residents: FREE
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St. Clair County resident: $20
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Out of St. Clair county visitor: $30
LIGHTHOUSE BEACH
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City of Port Huron resident: FREE
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St. Clair County resident: $10
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Out of St. Clair County Visitor: $20
Water and swimming advisories
The St. Clair County Health Department monitors and tests water samples for City of Port Huron beaches including Lakeside, Lighthouse and Holland Beaches. Daily tests are performed from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Water sample results must be below 300 E. coli per 100 milliliters for water to be considered safe for swimming according to the State of Michigan.
For the most current info regarding water quality or swimming advisories, please follow St. Clair County Beaches, call the SCCHD Environmental Health Division at (810) 987-5306, or visit www.deq.state.mi.us/beach/.