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michigansandzil
Feb 02, 2016Explorer
goinDutch wrote:
What do you think of Straits State Park? Tips on the Non-Resident add-ons, passes.
Also see Tiki RV? Would you stay on St. Ignace side or Mackinac City side? Heading up toward Aune Osborne and Sault Ste Marie after this. Thnx.
I'm not sure what you mean about non-resident add-ons? You will need to pay for your stay along with purchasing a passport ticket for all of MI state parks; it's affordable, only $15 maybe.
I have not stayed at Straits State Park but I have only heard good things about it. I would stay there.
Would I stay on the St. Ignace UP or Mackinaw City LP side? It depends on what you're looking for. If you like touristy areas, then you should go to Mackinaw City. If you want the more natural up north feel, then you should go to St. Ignace. Both sides have ferries over to Mackinac Island.
Honestly, I'd go to Wilderness State Park if I was trying to visit the area. It's about 20 minutes from the City/ferry and the campground is right on Lake Michigan. Try to get a site on the lakeside, phenomenal sunsets. It was one of our favorite camping trips.
Fort Michilimackinac is worth stopping by if you like forts. It's as nice as Fort Mackinac but without the crowds. Leave your rig at your site when you see it. It's directly under the bridge on the LP side.
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