Recreation area

East Zone

US Forest Service · Michigan — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

The East Unit is located in the east side of the Upper Peninsula, bordering three of the Great Lakes - Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The eastern portion stretches north from the town of St. Ignace, which lies along Lakes Michigan and Huron, to the shore of Lake Superior west of the city of Sault Ste. Marie.

Elevation
713 ft

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • SWIMMING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.