Wilderness

Tom May

Here it is, November 7, at least 30 years since I've been to this park. It was fairly deserted, 44 ° and windy as a leaf blower! We drove to the last inch. Saw a lot and attempted a short walk, first into the wind then oppositely. I'm glad we did.. This is an interesting park. Be ready to drive a while! All closed up, but open to the drive. Go anyway. If it is full or otherwise, Straits State Park is just up 75 in St. Ignace a short piece!

Amy Linn

This is a truely wonderful campground near the tip of Michigan's lower peninsula. Surrounded by views of Lake Michigan, close to the dark park and a section of the North Countey Trail. Very close to Mackinaw City and Mackinaw Island. I stayed at the group campground and it was perfect! The outhouse were very clean and well kept, there was a water pump available, and a nice sandy beach trail leading to a beautiful little beach area.

Amy Russell

This was our first time here site 309. The bathroom was a few sites away, so convenient for us. The bathroom looks to be updated. It was clean. We really appreciated the dish washing station that they had! We happened to be there when there were game force winds, cold and cloudy. We were hoping to be able to see stars but it just wasn't in the books. This area is also very convenient to many touristy areas. We ride motorcycles and were looking forward to coming back to do some nice riding.

Barie Fetter

There are a few hiking trails heads at the campground. My favorite was The Red Pine trail head. I've never seen so many beautiful mushrooms on a trail before. It is a true hiking trail with pine needles covering the single lane dirt path. Several board paths covered with shingles over the marshy areas. A bench to take a break about midway through. I believe bikes are allowed on all of the trails but not certain. There is a three lane dump station so our wait was short. They notified us that is was almost 10:00 while we were at out camp fire but only on Monday night. They just reminded us that quiet time was approaching. We drove to the boat launch and walked our dogs down the beach for a couple of miles. The sites are a good size with some backing up to other sites and some backing up to the woods. My site was pretty level. They have an updated playground, horseshoe court and a large open grassy field for kiddos or doggos to run around and play. They have beach wheelchairs at the beach area for public use. Check in is quick and easy. They have you wait in your vehicle and pull up and wait for your turn to go and check in.

Ashia George

I enjoyed my stay in the Lakeshore section. It was a short walk from my campsite to the beach. During a nice bike ride, I saw the boat launch and picnic area. I was solo, but most were family campers. It felt safe and secure with staff doing regular roundabouts. Bathrooms were fine. The only downside were millions of dead fish flies in the water and shore line, but obviously that was out of our control. It was also a short drive to Mackinac City. Highly recommended!