Onaway Campground

The Great Outdoors

While renting an RV near Onaway, you'll no doubt want to explore Onawa State Park. This park consists of cobblestone beaches and forests overlooking Black Lake. The park also features large rocky cliffs, which are ideal for avid hikers, and these rocky areas provide beautiful vistas of the surrounding region. If you'd rather a stroll through the woods, there is a three-mile interpretive nature trail where you learn more about the park. The lake is ideal for watersports, including swimming, fishing, and kayaking. If you're looking to see more of the area, you can travel east to the stunning Ocqueoc Falls, the largest waterfall in the region.Another gorgeous lakeside state park worth visiting is Aloha State Park. The park is a popular location for watersports thanks to the large Mullett Lake. This lake has two sandy swimming beaches, which are perfect for topping up your tan or taking a swim, and there are also boat launches for easy access to the water. If you're looking for a hike, at the northern end of the park is the North Eastern State Trail, a network of trails that connects to nearby cities, including Mackinaw City. If you're looking for something a bit different, you can try your hand at metal detecting, or even play a game of softball with the family.Lake Huron is also worth visiting with your Onaway campervan rental. Hoeft State Park is a popular place and consists of over 300 acres of dense woodlands overlooking this Great Lake. A mile-long sandy beach is perfect for taking a dip, and visitors can watch local shipping traffic go by, which makes for an interesting backdrop. There are four and a half miles of trails to explore, which lead through wooded areas and past a limestone mine. During the winter, these trails are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing.

Exploring the City

If you're looking to soak up some of northern Michigan's culture, you should plan a trip to Traverse City, the biggest town in the region. Here you'll find many great attractions, including The Dennos Museum. This museum is connected to the Northwestern Michigan College and contains over 2,500 pieces of fine art in its collection. Most of this art is related to Inuit people with a diverse range of art, including sculptures, paintings, and textiles. There is also local and international art on display. The museum also holds concerts if you're looking to catch a show.Another popular attraction in Traverse City is the Great Lakes Children's Museum. This museum is ideal for keeping your kids entertained, and there is a ton of interactive exhibits relating to the Great Lakes. Some of these exhibits include in the inner workings of a periscope, what it's like to operate a lighthouse, and much more.If you're visiting Traverse City during the summer, you should plan a trip to The Botanical Gardens at Historic Barns Park. This 25-acre park is full of local and exotic flora, beautifully displayed for perfect picture opportunities. Visitors can take a guided tour of the park and learn more about the plants on display, ad there's even a visitor center with exhibits on the park's history.