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michigansandzil
Mar 14, 2015Explorer
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).
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