Traveling to Michigan/Wisconsin from Georgia

Pictured Rocks in Michigan is well worth a visit. Just google it and you will get information.

Another possibility near the locks is Aune-Osborn RV Park in Sault Ste Marie (MI); it's a county-run park. Not much to look at, but has decent bathhouse (at least it was about 6 years ago) and the proximity to the freighters is startling. A short drive to the locks themselves; I'd recommend the tour through them (on a boat) too.

A word of warning in the Soo area; be careful with cellphone use. If US towers are in use, you may be routed to a Canadian one and end up paying international rates (!)

Check out RV Park Reviews.com for the Mackinaw City area.

http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/michigan/mackinaw-city

Near the Soo Locks we like Brimley State Park. It's about 15-20 miles west of Sault Ste Marie. It has grassy sites and a nice beach. For other Soo area campgrounds see the link below. Many people like the Aune-Osborn Campground. I driven by it and it's right on the river where large ore boats pass by.

http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/michigan/sault-sainte-marie

If you like hiking with your camping be sure to check out the Porcupine Mountains State Park at the far western end of the Upper Peninsula. The Union Bay campground is the only one with electric, but I prefer the south rustic campground is nice because it's right next to the Presque Isle River where there is a great hiking trail along both sides of the river.

Storm 12 wrote:
I am taking my family on rv trip to Michigan, Wisconsin from Georgia this summer. I will be in a 32 foot motor home pulling a jeep. We are looking at Traverse City, Mackinac Island, the locks, dunes and travel to Wisconsin. Any camp grounds recommended? I see state parks in Michigan have not water hook ups. Any help would be appreciated.

Do you want state parks or would you rather have FHU? Not sure what is your preference.

Traverse City- We stayed at the Traverse City state park. It's in the middle of the city. There is a connected bike path that we all enjoyed. There is a pedestrian bridge over the road to the beach, which is very small for Lake Michigan standards. Be warned, it is in the middle of the city.

Mackinac Island- We stayed at Wilderness State Park. It's approx 20 minutes outside of Mackinaw and in the middle of the woods. Nice and quiet. You can also try Mackinaw Mill, I've heard many good things about this place, but I have never tried it. I also have heard many good things about Straights State Park in the UP. You can go to Mackinac Island from either the UP or the LP.

Which dunes are you referring to? SLeeping Bear or Silver Lake? For Sleeping Bear, try either Indigo Bluffs or Platte River Campground (if you can get in).

Www.michcampground.com

Check out michigan private campground directory. Maybe mapco.com?

Thanks for the info,

State parks in MI are very popular and you may not be able to get a reservation. There are a multitude of campgrounds throughout Michigan as it is a major activity in the state. Use google maps -- in the search bar, type, campgrounds and rv parks near city/ state. Many of the campgrounds will show on the map and if you click on the mark there is info and connection to the parks website.

Also - check out puremichigan.org