Bay City - State Recreation Area
3582 State Park Dr, Bay City, MI 48706
- Max power
- Up to 1.4 kW
- Level 1
- Charging ports
- 1
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- See hours
- State park hours
Bay City - State Recreation Area is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 3582 State Park Dr in Bay City, MI. It has 1 charging port with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 1.4 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open State park hours.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~5mi
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~42.8hours
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
J1772
1 port · 1 kW
AC
The universal Level 2 AC plug in North America.
Works with: Every non-Tesla EV and plug-in hybrid. Teslas charge with the J1772 adapter that ships with the car.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free”
Location and access
- Address
- 3582 State Park Dr
Bay City, MI 48706 - Coordinates
- 43.66764, -83.90761
- Finding the chargers
- Located in the NW end of the Recreation Area near the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center.
- Hours
- State park hours
- Phone
- 989-684-3020
- On site
- Outdoor Space
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Bay City - State Recreation Area?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 1 kW, which adds roughly 5 miles of range per hour. It suits charging while you shop, work or stay overnight rather than a quick road-trip stop.
How much does it cost to charge at Bay City - State Recreation Area?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Bay City - State Recreation Area have?
1 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 1 kW.
Is Bay City - State Recreation Area open 24/7?
Listed hours: State park hours.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 63806. Last confirmed by the network on Jul 3, 2025; opened Oct 14, 2014.