Thurston Co Park campground
Thurston Co Park
The campground offers a range of amenities, including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, fire pits, and a playground. There are also boat launches and fishing piers available for those who enjoy water activities. The campground has 53 sites available for camping, with some sites offering electric and water hookups.
Reservations are required for Thurston Co Park Camping Area and can be made online or by calling the park office. The campground is open from May 1st to October 31st each year.
An interesting fact about the area is that it is home to the Blue Water Bridge, which connects Port Huron, Michigan, to Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The bridge spans the St. Clair River and is a popular spot for sightseeing.
The best time of year to visit Thurston Co Park Camping Area is from June to August, with average temperatures ranging from the high 60s to mid-80s Fahrenheit. This time of year offers the best weather for outdoor activities and exploring the nearby points of interest.
What's on-site at Thurston Co Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Thurston Co Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Bible Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Barnes County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wooden Shoe County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Craven County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| East Jordan Tourist Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Thurston Co Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan River Near East Jordan | 215 cfs | → |
| Boardman R Above Brown Bridge Road Nr Mayfield | 218 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River At Wolverine | 320 cfs | → |
| Pigeon R At Sturgeon Valley Rd Near Vanderbilt | 95 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Honor | 162 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Sherman | 1,660 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Thurston Co Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jordan | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| East Jordan 2nw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc East Jordan 2.1 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mancelona 0.5 Ese | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Charlevoix | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Northport 2w | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Rotary Soccer Park
- Craven Park
- East Jordan Community Park
- City Tourist Park
- Sportsmen S Club Park
- Banks Township Park
Boat launches
- Wilson Lake Boat Ramp Central Lake Township
- Six Mile Lake Road Echo Township
- Public Dock Road Torch Lake
- Boat Ramp Access South Arm Township
- Lewin Road Forest Home Township
- Lake Street Ellsworth
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Thurston Co Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Thurston Co Park
Can I make reservations at Thurston Co Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Thurston Co Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Thurston Co Park.