Michigan this summer

[Ddubya]

Planning a trip from Texas to Michigan this summer in a 5th wheel. Any recommendations as to time and areas is appreciated.


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[Old car]

We will be going up for 10 nights around the 4th of July. Staying in Michigan State Parks the entire trip. They have a six month reservation window and from what I'm told (and experienced) sites go fast. The state has a great website for the reservations and is easy to use once you set up your profile. We are waterfront on three different Great Lakes so they are prime sites and go fast. Good Luck with your trip.

[JeremyN]

Are you going in Upper or Lower Michigan?

[Old car]

Hi Jeremy,

We will actually do both. We will travel from Missouri to Porcupine Mountains State Park on Lake Superior for 4 nights to start in the UP. Then we move to Wilderness State Park on Lake Michigan near Mackinac Bridge just into the lower portion for 3 nights. And finally we will move across state to Lake Huron and will be at Harrisville State Park for 3 more nights. We are meeting up with a fellow FROG from the forum for that portion of the trip. We are really excited about this trip and July won't get here fast enough.

[JeremyN]

Randy,

We will actually be up in the UP starting the weekend after the 4th of July, I think that is the 11th or so. We pull our trailer to Indian Lake State Park in Manistique, Michigan. Beautiful inland lake that provides many sites right along the water.

I hope you have a great time in the UP. It is beautiful country up there! Hike as much as you can, and keep your eyes open for great picture opportunities while you are driving. There will be plenty!

[Kf4mnc]

We really like Michigan particularly the UP. Only bad part is fuel cost. We've stayed at many state parks, including Porcupine Mountain, but our favorite is Tahquamenon Falls. Oh, and bring your bug spray or the marsh Hawks (mosquitoes) will eat you alive.

[NavySailor]

We live in the Petoskey/Harbor Springs area, when you are at Wilderness you should drive down the tunnel of trees into Harbor Springs then cruise over to Petoskey, go shopping downtown, grab some ice cream from Kilwins and watch the sunset over bay view. We plan on camping up at Wilderness first when the snow melts and can not wait.

Shoot me a message if you have any other questions about the area, if you want I can grab some of the brochures at the area visitor center about attractions and mail them out to you.

And yes, bring bug spray.

[SYE]

go up the coast on the west side of the state

[Ddubya]

We plan to go to UP and spend several days then on to ND and Montana. We plan to be gone for about a month this trip and are flexible as far as time. Is it so that we need to plan our stays in advance?


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[Kf4mnc]

Originally Posted by Ddubya

We plan to go to UP and spend several days then on to ND and Montana. We plan to be gone for about a month this trip and are flexible as far as time. Is it so that we need to plan our stays in advance?


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Yes. Most parks fill up fast or have limited amenities such as the number of sites with electric and sewer (if necessary). And, if you have a larger rig those spots can be limited as well.

[NavySailor]

Most of the popular campsites/campgrounds are already booked for the popular weekends in the summer, but you should have luck on the off weekends/weekdays.

[BamaBob]

Does anyone have a good suggestion of a CG that is close to Eastpointe, MI? We want to swing by there after Goshen this year and visit with 6 Actual's mom & dad for a couple of days.

I have never seen any CGs in the area when we have been up there - it is a very urban area - would appreciate any advice (prefer 50AMP, full hookup)

[NavySailor]

Wish I could help you, I am in the very rural part of the mitten (the spot where your ring finger touches the middle finger) and Eastpointe is in the heart of Detroit. How far are you willing to travel away?

[BamaBob]

Hi NavySailor,

We would like to keep it within 30-45 min drive Max - I realize this is probably asking a lot (after all who in their right mind wants to camp in Eastpointe/Detroit )

[NavySailor]

Algonac State Park roughly 50 mins up the road, across the border from Canada. Never been, but the pictures look promising. Has 50 amp service also.

[Jimandchris]

Originally Posted by NavySailor

Algonac State Park roughly 50 mins up the road, across the border from Canada. Never been, but the pictures look promising. Has 50 amp service also.

X2, great campground, you can sit at your site and watch the freighters on the river. It's a bit windy at times but very nice. gets very busy on weekends.

[rapiniii]

Algonac State is one of my favorite state parks. Thirty miles from my house. Easy drive up I-94 from Eastpointe. The park is right on the St. Claire river. Sit and watch the big freighters going by.
It's not full hookup. Fill up with water when you pull in.

[elind]

If your going to the U.P. of Michigan check out the Keweenaw Peninsula (Copper Country). We have a lot of copper mining history and beautiful country side scenery. If you have questions about the area PM me.

Ed

ps Just landed in Amarillo Tx for a few days.

[Ddubya]

Is it possible to take a fiver across the bridge to St Ignace and on to Green Bay?


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[elind]

Originally Posted by Ddubya

Is it possible to take a fiver across the bridge to St Ignace and on to Green Bay?


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If your coming from the Lower Peninsula, yes you can cross the bridge and then take US2 to US 41 into Green Bay. Or there is a ferry across Lake Michigan you take a 5er on.