Upper Peninsula, Michigan travel in July

There are no state or federal highways in the UP that would be a problem for your class A. Logging roads, and the roads into some of the the old mining areas, are something else; sometimes a nice wide improved road can get narrow and rough not very far off the highway, with little room to turn around.

I like the Marquette-Ishpeming-Negaunee area to stay, hike, look at rocks. For coming in a RV, there is a travel park in Marquette, which is the UP's "big city" and well positioned for day trips to the eastern 2/3 of the UP. We've also like Munising, Sault Sainte Marie, the Falls, and every few years a day on Mackinac Island (just back from 3 days there).

I've been to the Keeweenaw several times, for services and accommodations the biggest place is Houghton. I know the western UP only from passing through a couple times from Duluth. I'm usually entering the UP at Iron Mountain and heading east.

Both Muninsing (SP?) at Picture Rocks NLS and Houghton (Entrance to Copper Country) have nice FHU city owned RV parks.

At Muninsing we sat with the back end of the trailer almost hanging out over the Lake Superior beach.

Reservations are probably a must at Houghton. From there you can explore the old mines and support facilities such as the railroad.

Don't miss the Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point. Out of the way, but worth it although you will probably regret that "The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald" was ever recorded.

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We stayed at Remington IN 1 time -- semi's galore and way to much noise for us. We also didn't like that arch you have to go thru at the entrance as we only had a couple inches to spare on each side. If it was not right next to the x-way, it would be a nice park.

jby0070 wrote:
We just returned from 2 weeks. Louisville, KY to bear cave RV park just inside the MI border where we stopped and visited Holand, Mi for a couple of days. Great little town and a wonderful exhibit. On to St. Ignace, MI and several days on Mackinaw Island. Sitting on the Grand's porch sipping a cold drink and pitting your lawn Shair out in the Huron to catch an evening breeze isn't to be missed. On to and through the UP as it was in the 90's and to hot for more than sitting in the Michigan and swatting mosquitoes. We left the UP more knowledgable and plan to go early or late next trip. We drove down to the Wisconsin Dells and found ourselves in Las Vegas. Well almost. We visited a lot of small towns and found some wonderful cheese at Carr's not 35 Moses out of the Dells. Lovely trails for hiking, good fishing and a great time. We stayed at Arrowhead RV park and recommend it if your bringing a family and or kids. We spent a lot of time down in Madison and loved it. The final evening we stayed in Remington, IN at the Caboose and loved their park. Our only regret was poor timing and too much heat. We will do better next time. Thanks to all for your help.



Jim and Kimetha

Hope you had a great time in our state. Come back every year and enjoy!

Thanks for your wonderful update. . . wish more folks would do it!

We just returned from 2 weeks. Louisville, KY to bear cave RV park just inside the MI border where we stopped and visited Holand, Mi for a couple of days. Great little town and a wonderful exhibit. On to St. Ignace, MI and several days on Mackinaw Island. Sitting on the Grand's porch sipping a cold drink and pitting your lawn Shair out in the Huron to catch an evening breeze isn't to be missed. On to and through the UP as it was in the 90's and to hot for more than sitting in the Michigan and swatting mosquitoes. We left the UP more knowledgable and plan to go early or late next trip. We drove down to the Wisconsin Dells and found ourselves in Las Vegas. Well almost. We visited a lot of small towns and found some wonderful cheese at Carr's not 35 Moses out of the Dells. Lovely trails for hiking, good fishing and a great time. We stayed at Arrowhead RV park and recommend it if your bringing a family and or kids. We spent a lot of time down in Madison and loved it. The final evening we stayed in Remington, IN at the Caboose and loved their park. Our only regret was poor timing and too much heat. We will do better next time. Thanks to all for your help.

Jim and Kimetha

jby0070 wrote:
Hi everyone,

I'm planning a trip through the UP between July 9 and 23rd out of KY. I'm pretty comfortable with parks and places to stay in both Lower Michigan and Wisconsin, but haven't been to the UP for 25 years and then it wasn't with a RV. I drive a Class A with a toad. Can anyone recommend places to stay and places to stay away from. Also if there are roads I'll need to stay away from, please let me know. Any one interested in joining I plan on being in the SOO around July 12 or 13th. I need to be in Madison, WI on or before July 19.
Thanks, Jim

Wish I could be there. We are planning on visiting the Soo in August with our son and daughter in law and new grandson in August. It's never too early to get them to appreciate the U.P.:)
When traveling west from the Bridge on Hwy 2, schedule some time to stop along the shore and dig your toes into the sand. There are numerous pull offs and rest areas to enjoy a picnic lunch at just west of the Bridge. It'll be the best part of your trip! Grab a pasty at the Whitetail Resort's restaurant (Just east of Brevort).really tasty.

jby0070 wrote:
Thanks everyone. Looking forward to a great trip. Does anyone know if Mackinaw island allows pets on a leash? I hat leaving the dog even in airconditioning if I don't have to.

Thanks again,
Jim

Jim, yes pets are allowed on the island. Click on the site below for FAQs regarding visits to Mackinac Island. Shepler's Ferry service is one of the 3 that handle transporting to and from the island. You can get a ferry in downtown St. Ignace or across the bridge in Mackinaw City. Have a great trip!

http://sheplersferry.com/faq/

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to a great trip. Does anyone know if Mackinaw island allows pets on a leash? I hat leaving the dog even in airconditioning if I don't have to.

Thanks again,
Jim

doxiemom11 wrote:
When you are in Sault Ste Marie, don't forget to visit Mackinaw Island. There are ferries that go to the island all day long. When I was there last, is was cool and breezy. We hiked around and found arch rock. There was a stairway that went down from there to a beach area below. That was on the sheltered side of the island and it was beautiful down there. We sat there for a long time just enjoying the beauty and the sunshine.

A visit to Mackinac (still pronounced Mackinaw) Island is an excellent idea and well worth the trip, but you can't get there from Sault Ste Marie. Just drive down I-75 a bit and you'll be able to access the island from St. Ignace. Be sure to give yourself a full day as there is a lot to see. Rent bicycles or take a carriage ride to see different areas of the island.