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Best Camping Near Sault Ste. Marie

The oldest city in Michigan, where freighters lock through daily

Best: Summer, Fall

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About Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie is the oldest city in Michigan. The Soo Locks connect Lake Superior and Lake Huron; watching 1,000-foot Great Lakes freighters rise and fall 21 feet is surprisingly riveting. The International Bridge connects to Ontario, Canada.

Campgrounds Near Sault Ste. Marie

Vetted campgrounds within the Sault Ste. Marie area — from state park sites to private full-hookup RV parks.

Kewadin Shores Campground

Tribal/Private Hookups Reservable
$38 /night

90 sites

On the St. Marys River. Boat launch available.

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