Baraga Campground

The Great Outdoors

The natural beauty of Michigan is one of its biggest treasures, and there are seemingly countless state parks and national forests that protect it. While you cannot see them all in one trip, you can start by getting out of your campervan rental and exploring the surrounding Baraga State Park. Sitting on the L’Anse Bay, a part of the bigger Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior, it calls for anglers, boaters, and kayakers to test the waters and unwind in the untouched nature. One of the best ways to discover the park is ATV driving, and you can also do it at a slower pace by hiking one of the trails. Hazel Creek flows through the park, adding to the beauty of the surrounding scenery where the greenery of the pines clashes with the blue waters of the bay.Looking for a vast area of wilderness where you can roam for miles among the fragrant trees when you book an RV in Baraga County? You will find it if you take your Baraga camper rental to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, about an hour's drive west of the campground. Tens of miles of trails offer adventure at every step as they are lined with mountain streams, waterfalls, and lush vegetation. After all the excitement, come down to the beach area and let the waters of Lake Huron offer refreshment. If you come during the winter, you will get a chance to try alpine and cross-country skiing, as well as snowshoeing through the forest. For some beautiful views, find your way to the Lake of the Clouds Lookout.Another jewel of the Lake Huron shores lies a couple of hours' drive to the east, and its name is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This exceptional oasis will show you nature in all of its incredible forms, from coastal cliffs displaying an array of colors to sand dunes, waterfalls, and beaches lined with green trees. One of the most unique ways to admire the colorful rocks is kayaking along the rugged shore. In addition to motorhome camping, visitors can take part in swimming, diving, hiking, biking, and many other interesting activities.

Exploring the Area

After seeing the natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula, you will forget about human-made attractions, but there are certainly some that are well worth visiting while RV camping at Baraga Campground.If you decide to visit Marquette, make sure to enter the Marquette Maritime Museum and discover the city’s history. The museum encompasses the Marquette Harbor Light, a lighthouse that is still in use. Inside this red building, you will find an interesting exhibition of Fresnel lenses used in the 19th century to focus the light beam, while the park outside offers panoramic views of the lake.The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, also known as the Mineral Museum of Michigan, is waiting for you in nearby Houghton. On the campus of Michigan Technological University, it will impress you with a rich collection of minerals measured in tens of thousands coming from around the world. Whether you are a rock enthusiast or not, you will enjoy all the amazing colors and shapes of the gemstones and other minerals found in this unique museum.Travelers who just want to have some fun with their friends and family can spend the day at Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay. Situated on the shore of Green Bay, its rides range from kid-friendly race cars and boats to family rides such as the Ferris wheel, the Giant Slide, and thrill rides that will satisfy the adrenaline junkies, including a huge roller coaster. In addition to exciting rides, visitors can go for a picnic in the park.Don’t spend too much time trying to think of the next camping destination – rent a camper near Baraga Campground, and you are all set for an unforgettable journey.