Tahquamenon Falls State Park
On the northern coast of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the state’s most beautiful landmarks. The Tahquamenon River and its falls are at the center of the state park which is nearly 50,000 acres.
Camping in Michigan
While staying in the park, you can go canoeing, hiking, fishing and hunting. Rental boats also are available.
Campgrounds range from rustic sites to sites with electrical service and functioning restrooms. The cost ranges from $2 per person for a rustic site to $23 for a modern site.
Silver Lake State Park
Silver Lake State Park spans both dunes and forest on the coast of Lake Michigan.
Visitors can enjoy metal detecting along the sandy shore, or riding a dune buggy along trails and routes – one of the most popular attractions of the park. There are more than 450 acres of off-road vehicle area in the park.
Campgrounds cost $16-27 per site and have modern restrooms available.
Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park is located on Lake Superior near Canada’s southern boarder.
While staying at Isle Royale, enjoy canoeing and kayaking as well as day hiking and scuba diving. Guided tours also are available for visitors. Low-impact camping is encouraged for those staying on the island, which means making as little damage to the land as possible while there.
Visiting the park costs $4 per person per day. A season pass can be purchased for $50, which lasts from April 16 through October 31.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Thirty five miles of Lake Michigan’s coast is dedicated to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Visitors can enjoy both North and South Manitou Islands as well as the expansive dunes.
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Activities include bicycling, hiking trails and fishing. Guided geology tours are available as well.
Campsites are limited, so reservations are encouraged. The cost ranges from $5-40, depending on where you stay.
Albert E. Sleeper State Park
The sunrise and sunset can be seen from this location on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. Forest, wetlands and beach are all available on the more than 700 acres of the park.
Along with a playground, activities include mountain biking and swimming. Trails also wind through forests and dunes.
Staying on-site costs between $16-25 for a site with electrical service and modern restrooms. There are also several cabins available for $65-80.
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