Michigan/Wisconsin/Minnesota best time
Wanting to go to Michigan/Wisconsin/Minnesota at some point and time need suggestions for time of year. Not into winter camping but do not want hot either and have heard the horror stories of skeeters...
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Look at the advice from people who actually live in those states.
In the northern parts of those states, the skeeters and especially the black flies will be pretty bad in June and July. They begin thinning out in August, depending on the weather. If summer is dryer, they may be gone, if wet they continue to hatch out. By September, most skeeters are gone, as are many campers when kids are back in school. September is our favorite time to camp. Weather is still nice, but on the cool side.
Being from AZ, it is not clear what you consider "hot". In northern parts of these states, it rarely gets in the 90's, and much of the summer is in the mid-70's to low80's. But quite a bit warmer in the southern parts of these states.
We camp from May through October, but use lots of DEET in June and July, and lots of clothes in October. Aim for Late August through September and you'll avoid bugs and crowds. Bonus of being here during fall color season, which is gorgeous in the upper Lake States.
In the northern parts of those states, the skeeters and especially the black flies will be pretty bad in June and July. They begin thinning out in August, depending on the weather. If summer is dryer, they may be gone, if wet they continue to hatch out. By September, most skeeters are gone, as are many campers when kids are back in school. September is our favorite time to camp. Weather is still nice, but on the cool side.
Being from AZ, it is not clear what you consider "hot". In northern parts of these states, it rarely gets in the 90's, and much of the summer is in the mid-70's to low80's. But quite a bit warmer in the southern parts of these states.
We camp from May through October, but use lots of DEET in June and July, and lots of clothes in October. Aim for Late August through September and you'll avoid bugs and crowds. Bonus of being here during fall color season, which is gorgeous in the upper Lake States.
