Thompson Lodgings

DRIFTWOOD SHORES RESORT & RV PARK
(906) 341-6266; (800) 788-3111
Driftwood Shores has 500 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline. Owner-managers Diane and Bill Mallory (she's an avid birder, he a fly-fisherman) love their place's natural setting and peace and quiet. They cater to guests who appreciate the same. The busy time here is fall, with salmon and brown trout runs. Driftwood Shores' interesting web site lists birds sighted here: many shore birds, some rarities, and, for two weeks in late May, migrating warblers feeding overnight in the brushy cover by the shoreline.
   The era of profuse driftwood that gave the resort its name is now over. The resort is a mostly grassy, open area, without mature trees or shrubby buffers between sites. No tents. All 15 RV sites ($27.50 for up to 8 people) have electric, water, and lake views. A dump station, laundry, and shower building are on site. The lodge (actually a 5-unit motel) and one cabin also have sunrise water views. RVs are between them and the lake. Rooms and sites all have picnic tables and fire pits. Everyone has WiFi internet, a private picnic table and fire pit, plus access to the lakeside benches, swings, and big stone fireplace. A former cabin has a multipurpose gathering area. All 5 lodge rooms and the cabin have log or pine walls, handsome snowshoe chairs, two queen beds, a TV/VCR (only 1 channel, free videos to borrow) and private baths. Rooms open onto a wide veranda with tables and chairs—a popular place to sit and chat. Rates for two are $66/night, $72 for the kitchenettes, and $77 for the cabin (sleeps 6). No air-conditioning.
   Phone available in office/gift shop. A few sites typically remain open on short notice even in summer. No tents.

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