Straits Campground

The Great Outdoors

The Great Lakes are incredibly scenic, and the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of the most visited places in Munising, Michigan. Craggy coastlines jut out of sparkling waters, while waves break against caves of all colors. Take in the sights of 40 miles of shoreline via a Pictured Rocks boat cruise. The captain narrates the tour and informs guests on the history of the boat, local area facts, and Michigan points of interest. Beautiful and something the entire family can enjoy, be sure to take a boat cruise when you rent a camper near Straits Campground.If you're interested in SCUBA diving, you'll be pleased to learn that the Straits of Mackinac is one of the best locales in the world to explore lost shipwrecks. Dive sites include wooden schooners, barges, and a 588-foot steel freighter. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned SCUBA diver, there's a dive for you when you book a St. Ignace camper rental.If SCUBA diving isn't your thing, you can head just west of St. Ignace to visit Deer Ranch, the oldest live whitetail exhibit in North America. The park features dozens of native white-tailed deer and fawns in a natural setting. Observe and photograph them as you walk along nature trails. There's also a unique gift shop that sells numerous deerskin products and offers an extensive collection of Minnetonka moccasins.

Exploring the City

The Museum of Ojibwa Culture in St. Ignace, Michigan, is a seasonal museum that tells of local native culture. Learn about the history of the Great Lakes at this National Historic Landmark. On the grounds, visitors can explore an old school building and healing lodge. Check out a migration chart as well as the technology that these native peoples used as they worked with the land. And before you leave, swing by the gift shop for authentic Native American-crafted items.Walk through nearly 8,000 years of history at the Fort de Buade Museum when you book an RV in Mackinac County, Michigan. Here you can view Native American objects from various eras. See history come to life as you explore over 3,500 relics, including arrowheads, guns, weapons, and trade items. Authentic Indian and military artifacts from the period paint a colorful picture of the area's past. Various exhibits and dioramas shed light on the 18th and 19th centuries in St. Ignace. You can also check the museum's website when you visit, as they regularly host events throughout the year.The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Paradise, Michigan, is a popular attraction that draws almost 100,000 visitors each year. Learn about the dangers of maritime transport on the Great Lakes at the Whitefish Point Light Station. You'll also get the opportunity to explore Whitefish Point Light Tower, in continuous operation for over 150 years, the oldest running lighthouse on Lake Superior.Straits Campground is located in historic St. Ignace. An incredibly scenic place, you can see as unique landforms jut out of watercourses created by glaciers. The natural waterway joining Lake Michigan and Lake Huron at the Straits of Mackinac generated a great deal of water traffic. It spurred the establishment of an outpost during the French occupation. The post, known as Fort de Buade, became King Louis XIV's seat of authority in the interior of North America. With such a colorful past and stunning natural beauty, there's so much to do and see when you camp in a travel trailer near St. Ignace.