We're looking at an 8-9 day loop from SE WI to western MI for next summer. We will spend part of our time in Mackinac, but are looking for a good second destination on the west side of the state. Our kids will be 15, 14 and 11. Where would you go? Traverse City? Petoskey? Grand Haven? South Haven? Somewhere else?Both regions and specific campground recommendations (we will want full hook-ups) would be welcome. Thanks!

The Leelanau Pennisula north of Traverse City is absolutely beautiful. The state park there is Leelanau State Park. Holland is also spectacular. Reservations are a must

What do you want to do? If you are state parking, reservations start 6 months from your arrival

Silver Lake sand dunes! Meads MI. Right on Lake MI. Perfect for your kids! Lots to see and do.And if you don’t have 4WD then you can go to the other side of the state park and take the dune vehicles and they take you on dune excursions. Or you can rent a Jeep and drive it. Also part of the state park is designated for foot traffic only. So you can hike the dunes out to the lake and not worry about vehicles.

Mfan wrote:What do you want to do? If you are state parking, reservations start 6 months from your arrivalShould have mentioned - mixed tourism would be ideal. We love a blend of things from hikes to amusement parks, and everything in between. We do want things to 'do,' however. Sitting at the beach all day is not our style.

dodge guy wrote:Silver Lake sand dunes! Meads MI. Right on Lake MI. Perfect for your kids! Lots to see and do.Yep, we've done Silver Lake a couple of times and enjoy it. Likely to try something else this time - but a very good recommendation.

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Mickeyfan0805
Explorer
Oct 15, 2019
dodge guy wrote:
Silver Lake sand dunes! Meads MI. Right on Lake MI. Perfect for your kids! Lots to see and do.

Yep, we've done Silver Lake a couple of times and enjoy it. Likely to try something else this time - but a very good recommendation.
Mickeyfan0805
Explorer
Oct 15, 2019
Mfan wrote:
What do you want to do? If you are state parking, reservations start 6 months from your arrival

Should have mentioned - mixed tourism would be ideal. We love a blend of things from hikes to amusement parks, and everything in between. We do want things to 'do,' however. Sitting at the beach all day is not our style.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Oct 15, 2019
Silver Lake sand dunes! Meads MI. Right on Lake MI. Perfect for your kids! Lots to see and do.

And if you don’t have 4WD then you can go to the other side of the state park and take the dune vehicles and they take you on dune excursions. Or you can rent a Jeep and drive it. Also part of the state park is designated for foot traffic only. So you can hike the dunes out to the lake and not worry about vehicles.
Mfan
Explorer
Oct 15, 2019
What do you want to do? If you are state parking, reservations start 6 months from your arrival
smarty
Explorer II
Oct 15, 2019
The Leelanau Pennisula north of Traverse City is absolutely beautiful. The state park there is Leelanau State Park. Holland is also spectacular. Reservations are a must

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