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05-31-2023, 10:53 AM #1
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Lake Michigan, MI coast trip
Planning a trip for September, maybe early October time frame to the Lake Michigan coast for 2 weeks.
We could of course go all the way up to Traverse City area, but that'll take us 3 days from E. Tennessee, so I'd like to see what might be a nice place to land that we can drive to in 2 days, so more SW and Central Michigan. I know there are many great beaches and town all along the coast - I lived there when I was a toddler but it's been many years.
We really enjoy wineries, when we can fit it in, but nice weather, beaches, and hiking are the better draws. We'll definitively go after Labor day, so not too worried about crowds by then.
On these very general parameters, what's a good destination or two?Colin & Tracy
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05-31-2023, 11:27 AM #2
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[QUOTE=JM0397;483724]Planning a trip for September, maybe early October time frame to the Lake Michigan coast for 2 weeks.
We could of course go all the way up to Traverse City area, but that'll take us 3 days from E. Tennessee, so I'd like to see what might be a nice place to land that we can drive to in 2 days, so more SW and Central Michigan. I know there are many great beaches and town all along the coast - I lived there when I was a toddler but it's been many years.
We really enjoy wineries, when we can fit it in, but nice weather, beaches, and hiking are the better draws. We'll definitively go after Labor day, so not too worried about crowds by then.
On these very general parameters, what's a good destination or two
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05-31-2023, 12:51 PM #3
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There are campgrounds around Michigan City. Check out the Indiana State Dunes on the southern tip of Lake Michigan. Beautiful campground and excellent sites. The beach is spectacular.
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05-31-2023, 01:02 PM #4
As someone struggling to find reservations where I want to go living in Michigan, book now, they're few and far in between. I got my unit in January and feel like my entire season is already shot and can't find a single thing where I'd like to go.
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06-01-2023, 04:27 AM #6
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06-01-2023, 06:31 AM #7
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Good luck on getting reservations now it will be very difficult. Anything on the water is very hard to get .
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06-01-2023, 07:38 AM #8
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Assuming things will open up after Labor day, but apparently not! Hopefully we can find something. If not, we'll go elsewhere.
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06-01-2023, 08:18 AM #9
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Fisherman's island state park is north more but may get lucky there . Fyi
Lake Michigan recreation area has first come sites is you care to try your luck reservations also .Last edited by Conner58; 06-01-2023 at 08:24 AM.
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06-01-2023, 09:04 AM #10
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Looks like some places do clear out after Labor day, after all.
Found a nice CG in South Haven, mid September.
Thanks for the info everyone!Colin & Tracy
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