Michigan Camping Offers Water Sports At Every Turn

By RA Manseau

RV Michigan and you will never be more than six miles from a lake or stream. The name “Michigan” comes from “Michigama” which is an Indian word for “Great Lake”. The name certainly fits the state. Michigan has 3,200 miles of Great Lakes shoreline; four of the Great Lakes touch Michigan. The state has more lighthouses than any other state in the United States of America. If you love water sports than a Michigan camping trip is perfect for you.

Detroit skyline, Michigan Camping

Take a drive to the Keweenaw Peninsula on your Michigan camping trip to Copper Harbor. Copper Harbor is as into Lake Superior as you can drive. Here you can tour the Copper Harbor Lighthouse Museum and a real copper mine at Delaware Mine. From your base camp at a Michigan campground at or near Copper Harbor you might choose to enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking and more. Rent an ATV and take an exciting off road adventure.

If you’re in the mood to get out on Lake Superior its self, take a cruise or take the local ferry out to the Isle Royale National Park. The island does not allow any wheeled vehicles including bicycles so it is pretty close to an unspoiled wilderness. The island would be a great place for some rough camping or just a beautiful day hike. Reservations are recommended especially in late July and early August. It may seem like a good idea to visit the island during the summer before the busy season but if you choose to do that take plenty of bug repellent.

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Five Tips & Hints to RV Michigan

Plan ahead and book your Michigan campsite online!
Michigan is mostly in the Eastern Time Zone. But Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson and Menominee counties are in the Central Time Zone.
Bring your water gear to your next Michigan camping trip! There are 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan. Plus, Michigan is the only state bordered by four of the five great lakes!
If you're planning to RV Michigan, be sure to contact Michigan's State Tourism Office for additional information about things to do in Michigan.
To get your hunting or fishing license for Michigan hunting and fishing, visit Michigan Department of Natural Resources, License Control Division.

Lake Michigan Lighthouse, MI Campgrounds

Just above the Wisconsin border in the Upper Peninsula is Iron County. This is a great area to stop at a Michigan campground. All around are great streams and hiking trails through gorgeous scenery. If you like to fish, boat or swim you will find this area superb with its many streams meandering through the country side and 268 lakes.

Luce County in the Upper Peninsula welcomes ATV and ORV enthusiast! They even allow them to drive on county roads and have a network of designated trails through the Lake Superior State Forest. Also in the area is Oswald’s Bear Ranch which is home to many young bears that have been rescued.

Also in the area is the Tahquamenon Falls. This beautiful water fall is one of the most magnificent natural wonders in the United States. The falls which is over 200-feet wide and 48 feet high has a paved path leading to it and is open year round. For more information about Tahquamenon Falls State Park consult their website. There are lots of Michigan Campgrounds all through the Upper Peninsula for your enjoyment.
The main land mass of Michigan is every bit as beautiful as the Upper Peninsula. In the north take your RV Michigan vacation to Atlanta, “The Elk Capital of Michigan.” Spring is the prefect time to visit Atlanta, if it is Elk antlers you are after. April is when these beautiful animals shed their antlers. The area is full of wildlife and wild flowers in the spring, making this the perfect vacation spot for nature lovers. The area also has over 11 great fishing lakes. The breathtaking forest is the perfect place to stay at a Michigan campground.

Miner

In Central Michigan is Lansing, the State Capital. Lansing has plenty to see and do. The city has museums, galleries and quality dinning. Take the children to Abrams Planetarium at the Michigan State University and the Potter Park Zoo. The city has so much to offer. Before you leave the city make sure you see the State Capitol Building it is incredible.

RV Michigan to the southeastern section and you will be in the Detroit Metro area. Detroit gave us the automobile and Motown. The city is ever evolving. Entertainment is everywhere; this city has museums, galleries, parks and casinos. Detroit probably has more major auto shows and automobile related museums than any other place in the United States.

Michigan is breathtaking in the fall when the leaves turn. The state has 19 million acres of woods! Fall in Michigan, when the colors explode on nature’s canvas, is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Michigan camping has lots to offer from the flowers of spring through the colors of fall. From the lush forest to the sandy beaches a vacation in Michigan is great.