Straits State Park

To get from Mackinaw City to St. Ignace, you must cross the landmark Mackinac Bridge, which sits on the dividing line between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Straits State Park is on the northern side along the lakes on the outskirts of the cute little lakeside town of St. Ignace. One would think that with 270 camping spots there woul... more

I spent a lot of time studying the map of the campground before reserving our site. Had I realized the tent symbols just meant no hookups I would have opted for one of those so we could have had a water view. 10A is the best site for privacy without hookups and a water-view that also gets enough sun if you have solar. 77A would be ... more

We stayed here for a few days in our way to Wisconsin. We were in the lower section about 100yds from the beach. Nice sites. Some do not have much privacy so if the matters to you check the photos before booking. Bath houses in this area were brand new. The sites along the waters edge are non electric but would be just fine with some s... more

Nice state park. Paved roads, easy to get in. Sites are grassy and large. Lots of trees for shade. We stayed in the upper campground, which does not have a view of the Straits or the Bridge. Good 30 amp electric. Dump station was easy to access. Hiking trails all over, including some that give you very good views of the Mackinac ... more