Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Visitors Center is small but has many interesting exhibits focusing on the wetland habitats. Entrance is free.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Display in Visitors Center at Bay City Rec. Area.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Display in Visitors Center.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Trailhead for the Chickadee Trail, which appeared to be very popular with bird watchers.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Fishing dock on Tobico Marsh in day use area.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Shoreline of Tobico Marsh

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Shoreline of Tobico Marsh.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Map trail

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Trails are well maintained. One is considered handicapped accessible.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Seating area for bird watching along the trail.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Multiple interpretive signs along the trails focus on the wetland habitats.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. One of three picnic shelters available.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Beach to the south. Chemical factory in the distance.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Waves coming onto shore. The water appeared very muddy.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Wetlands along the hiking trail.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Splash Pad in play area, free to campground users.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Play structure in day use area.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Changing rooms, restrooms and concessions building located in day use area.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Picnic area between the playground and the beach.

Bay City State Rec Area, Michigan, United States. Basketball court in day use area.