Looking to take a short trip to Mackinaw City so we can visit the Island... Does anyone have any good tips on campgrounds in the area that are big rig friendly >?

Have you searched RVParkreviews.com for places in the area? You might include St. Ignace also, its over the bridge in the U.P but close to town and a ferry terminal. What time of year are you planning on going? Better check to see when the ferries start running again.

We stayed at Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground just outside Mackinaw City last May. Our space was right on the water with a view of the bridge. Nice campground, but when we were there, clouds of Mayflies were flying around. We thought they were mosquitoes when we got there, so we were pretty relieved when we found out they don't bite.

If you prefer a more natural setting, try Wilderness state park. It's only 20 minutes from the ferry and is a beautiful park.

Cheboygan State Park is a short drive to the ferry as well. It's a tiny park, very rustic setting but they do have some sites with 15 amp service. Many sites are on the water, Duncan Bay, it is shallow and warm. Edit just read your signature, 38 foot + truck would be hard to drive around in Cheboygan SP. It's more a tent and small trailer CG. Like the other poster suggested, Wilderness is a proper RV park, even has full hookups at some sites.

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2gypsies1
Explorer III
Mar 13, 2017
Here is an excellent Michigan park review from a blogger with a 40' motorhome:

http://wheelingit.us/category/rv-park-ratings/mi-rv-park-ratings/

Mill Creek is where they stayed.
dtappy3353
Explorer
Mar 13, 2017
The daily rates on some of these places are very high!
Hammerboy
Explorer
Mar 13, 2017
GordonThree wrote:
Greydennyhawk wrote:
We are staying at Hearthside RV resort in Petovsky for a few days, and take the toad to the island.

There's no taking a toad to the island. The ferry transports people, pets and bicycles only. The island is mostly vehicle free except for emergency and maintenance vehicles.

I think he's referring from the campground to the ferry.

Dan
GordonThree
Explorer
Mar 12, 2017
Greydennyhawk wrote:
We are staying at Hearthside RV resort in Petovsky for a few days, and take the toad to the island.

There's no taking a toad to the island. The ferry transports people, pets and bicycles only. The island is mostly vehicle free except for emergency and maintenance vehicles.
Greydennyhawk
Explorer
Mar 12, 2017
We are staying at Hearthside RV resort in Petovsky for a few days, and take the toad to the island.
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Mar 12, 2017
If you plan on doing any UP touring, cross the bridge and stay in St. Ignace. Less hustle and bustle.
pegdiver
Explorer
Mar 12, 2017
FYI - Wilderness State Park has new sites for big rigs with 50 amp. And a new 3 lane dump station. The big rig sites opened last year after we were there.
Like Lakeshore for the view of the water but you are close together. Straits State Park is OK and close to the ferry. TeePee is a small campground and limited bigger sites. Mill Creek had lots of sites, different types, but lots of kids. Haven't been to the KOA's. Sort of depends on what is important to you and when you go.
Hammerboy
Explorer
Mar 12, 2017
GordonThree wrote:
Straights SP is within walking distance to a ferry, has large pull through sites and large modern shower facilities.

X2. This is where we stay when we are by the bridge.

Dan
GordonThree
Explorer
Mar 12, 2017
Straights SP is within walking distance to a ferry, has large pull through sites and large modern shower facilities.
Bob806
Explorer III
Mar 12, 2017
michigansandzilla wrote:
If you prefer a more natural setting, try Wilderness state park. It's only 20 minutes from the ferry and is a beautiful park.

+1, this place is amazing.

Lakeshore CG in St. Ignace is just ok. Too close to your neighbors, but very clean and quiet.