Brimley Campground

The Great Outdoors

Water recreational activities are very popular around this state park due to the proximity of numerous bodies of water, primarily Lake Superior and the Waiska River. You can use the boat ramp within the state park if you want to launch a watercraft. Head to the beach on a sunny summer day to enjoy swimming in the water when it's at its warmest, or cast a line in the lake for a chance to hook a perch, northern pike, or walleye. Brimley campers can also hike along the abandoned railway corridor or by the shoreline of Whitefish Bay.The Algonquin Pathway is nearby whether you want to go hiking or cross-country skiing, depending on the season. This nine-mile pathway is a combination of conifer and hardwood forests with a network of ridges for non-motorized travel. When the winter months come around, the trails are specially groomed for cross-country skiing, allowing visitors to ski the loops.There are a lot of other parks close to Brimley State Park which include Lime Island State Recreation Area and Tahquamenon Falls State Park located in Paradise, Michigan. You can get an RV rental near Brimley State Park to visit any of the attractions around Whitefish Bay. The Whitefish Point Lighthouse is one of the few old lights on Lake Superior that is still active and part of this station is the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. This museum houses artifacts about historic events like the wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald in 1925.If you're up for a little adventure while on your camper rental vacation, you can go metal detecting on the beach. The powdery sand of the lakefront beach is perfect for it. You never know what you might find buried; though try not to get too excited, as your finds need to be checked by staff prior to your departure.

Exploring the Area

Book an RV in Chippewa County in the fall to attend the Harvest Festival hosted in Brimley State Park. During the annual event, visitors can enjoy fall activities like pumpkin carving while taking in the vibrant colors of the forest. Other events during the festival include games, trick-or-treating, and a chili cook-off. Fall celebrations aren't exclusive to Brimley State Park either; many other Michigan parks host similar events featuring haunted trails, hayrides, and nature programs.For a walk on the wild side, head to Garlyn Zoo in Naubinway, on the north shore of Lake Michigan. Explore this expansive zoo and observe hundreds of resident creatures, including camels, otters, wolves, the unique African spurred tortoise, and exotic birds. There are a snack bar and souvenir store on-site.When you need to restock supplies, you can go to the grocery store just across from the park entrance. There is also a convenience store and gas station nearby so you can fuel up the Brimley motorhome rental before you head out on your daily excursions. Just a few miles from the campsites at Brimley State Park, there are a couple of bars and grills featuring water views and serving up some delicious regional fare. Other offerings nearby include pizza, sandwiches, and baked goods.When you camp in a travel trailer at Brimley State Park, you'll have easy access to an array of outdoor activities and stunning views of Lake Superior. Head to Michigan's Upper Peninsula for your next RV rental adventure.