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Links
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Views
• Upper Campground
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Straits
State Park is known for its fantastic views of the Mackinac
Bridge and a great place to "boat-watch" the
traffic going under the bridge on the Straits of Mackinac
from several excellent viewpoints located around the park
and both campground levels.
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With
views like this, you can hang out at the campground all day
to watch the changing moods of the water, skies and lights of
the bridge come on in the evening. |
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Bridge
from the viewing platform on the upper level. These stairs
lead down to the lower campground - here you're looking at
the back of those waterfront campsites.
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This
is the view from the lower campground as dusk falls and the
lights of the bridge are turned on - quite a beautiful sight.
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The
Park Supervisor, Wayne Burnett, made sure I didn't miss this
viewpoint that you can get to by a quick and easy path from
the upper campground. Thanks, Wayne! |
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It looked like you were directly in line with the bridge here
and he told me there was a support beam here at one point
during the bridge's construction. I really loved this view
when it was getting dark and the bridge was lit up - it looked
like you were right in its path as a landing strip - really
great sight here!
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Malia's
2 cents:
I
chose Straits State Park as my homebase to explore Mackinac
Island as that was my main focus while in this area. But
I heard from other neighbors who also visited Tahquamenon
Falls and Sault St. Marie from here (both within 50 miles).
I think this campground is a perfect homebase, not only
because it's so convenient for so many things, but the
campground itself is pleasant enough to enjoy just staying
home and chilling out. |
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Also,
to clarify another concern I heard from someone who
hadn't been here yet, even though the park is located
in St. Ignace (although not right downtown) and convenient
to I-75, once you're in the park, you really don't
feel like you're in town at all and I never heard
any highway noise.
I
also want to comment on the cleanliness of the park
and efficiency of the staff here. As I said in my page
on the Upper Campground, this is the first park where
I ever used the campground showers. Even though they're
older buildings, they were immaculately clean, well
ventilated and the water pressure was great and hot
water plentiful. At least 3 other campers I talked to
also remarked on how clean the park is, how welcoming
and friendly the staff are, and I think this reflects
well on Wayne and the entire crew here. If you get the
chance to visit here, be sure to pass on Malia's compliments
and regards!
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