Escanaba Campgrounds

PIONEER TRAIL PARK
(906) 786-1020; reservations accepted, 10 days ahead if possible
Used mainly by overnighters and anglers, this large, modern campground is in a 74-acre park on the Escanaba River's north side at its mouth on Little Bay de Noc. Some find road noise at the campground a disadvantage. 75 sites. Camping fees are around $22 to $24 (with and without water) for the 58 RV sites with electric hookups (50, 30 and 20 amps), and for 36 RV sites with water hook-ups as well (also $22 and $24). 17 tent sites are around $15-17/night. Extras include free cable TV hookup. There are usually a few last-minute spots in summer. See the campground website for details. There are usually a few last-minute spots in summer.

On U.S. 2/41 between Escanaba and Gladstone just north of the Escanaba River. ADA accessible bathhouse, one campsite. Open from early May to mid-October.

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Downtown Escanaba along Ludington Street. This 15-block main street sports a colorful sprinkling of neon signs, taverns, shops, ending in a delightful park and historic lighthouse ... more

Ludington Park. Five miles of pathways in this striking park on Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc connect natural areas, a marina, an island with 3,500-foot sandy beach ... more

Delta County Historical Museum. This four-room museum covers local maritime, timber, and railroad history, plus early life in Delta County. ... more

Portage Marsh Wildlife Area. Here's a great place to spot all kinds of birds at the mouth of Portage Creek, where a 2-mile spit creates a protected bay and coastal wetland ... more

Sand Point Lighthouse. Built in 1867, the lighthouse has been dramatically restored to its original appearance, with furnished keeper's quarters circa 1900. Climb the tower for a nifty view! ... more

First Avenue South's historic architecture & visual finds. The striking turn-of-the-century churches, public buildings, and homes evoke Escanaba's glory days ... more

Noc Bay Trading Company. Here's an unusual shop that sells the authentic regalia materials, from bone beads to feathers, used by participants in Native American powwows ... more

Escanaba Wi-fi Hotspot. The entire length of Ludington Street is a wi-fi hotspot, allowing up to 240 minutes online. ... more

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