Harrisville Campground

The Great Outdoors

Parking a rental motorhome at Harrisville Campground is your ticket to the beauties of the surrounding park with the same name – Harrisville State Park. Campers will be able to get from their RVs to the pleasant waters of Lake Huron in no time and go for a refreshing swim or a relaxing walk along the beach, some parts of which are pet-friendly. If you are in for a hike, follow the Cedar Run Nature Trail through the forested parts of the park. Bird watchers are in for a treat – plenty of bird species such as warblers and woodpeckers can be seen around the park. Those who come for fishing and boating will find a boat launch in nearby Harrisville. Other exciting ways to explore the park include biking and, if you come in winter, cross-country skiing.When you opt for one of the RV rentals in Alcona County, make sure to enter the endless wilderness of Huron-Manistee National Forests. Huron National Forest is about half an hour's drive away from the campground, home to the scenic Au Sable River, a designated Wild and Scenic River. You can reach Manistee National Forest in a few hours if you hit the road in your camper rental and discover the best spots on the shore of Lake Michigan or explore the unique Nordhouse Dune Wilderness. The forests spread across almost a million acres and adventurers can find countless lakes and rivers perfect for fishing and canoeing. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails are there for the explorers coming to visit and if you want to really delve deep into the wilderness, go backpacking and experience the forest solitude.Once you rent an RV near Harrisville Campground, there is no part of Michigan that is too far, and that includes the magical Upper Peninsula. It will surprise you with wonderful nature at every step, and one of its must-visit places is definitely Tahquamenon Falls State Park. One of the largest state parks in the state, it has at its heart the magnificent Tahquamenon River, surprising visitors with its brownish color and its powerful waterfalls, some of which you can get close to by canoeing. Most of the park is undeveloped, offering a great opportunity to disappear into the wilderness and disconnect from civilization. If you come just to unwind, find a nice picnic area and rest your eyes on the abundant vegetation of this oasis.

Exploring the Area

Even though there aren’t many big cities close to the campground, you can reach them in a couple of hours in your RV rental and visit some interesting attractions.Art lovers should enter the Flint Institute of Arts, one of the largest art museums in the Mitten State. It features thousands of objects from different continents spanning several millennia. Visitors will find wonderful paintings and sculptures representing European and American art, and they can also attend concerts, lectures, and family events at this amazing place.If you decide to spend the day in Saginaw, make sure to spend some time at Saginaw Children's Zoo at Celebration Square. Whether you want to see mammals, reptiles, or birds, you have come to the right place. In addition to these critters, there is a train going around the zoo and a carousel whose figures were made by volunteers. Several attractions further add to the beauty of the zoo, including the Fossil Find, the Walk-Through Aviary, and the Wetland Experience.Detroit surely has plenty of must-visit landmarks, and one of them is definitely the Henry Ford Museum. Named after the famous automobile industrialist, it houses a great number of historical vehicles such as the Rosa Parks bus, the 1961 Lincoln Continental – John F. Kennedy’s presidential limousine, and a steam locomotive from the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. In addition to vehicles, visitors will find Thomas Edison’s laboratory and the Wright Brother’s bicycle shop, to name just a couple of amazing features of this historic complex.When RV camping at Harrisville Campground, you don’t have to go far to reach some cozy bars, cafes, and bistros where you can sit back and grab a tasty bite, making your trip even more relaxing.