Eastern UP
Best Camping Near Sault Ste. Marie
The oldest city in Michigan, where freighters lock through daily
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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
On the St. Marys River. Boat launch available.
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Private land, farms, and unique outdoor stays — great for last-minute and off-grid options.
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Nearby Destinations
Drummond Island
ATV and UTV mecca at the far eastern edge of the UP
Best: Summer, FallSugar Island
Quiet wilderness accessible from Sault Ste. Marie by free ferry
Best: Summer, FallWhitefish Point
Birding capital of the Great Lakes and the Edmund Fitzgerald lighthouse
Best: Spring, SummerFeatured in Routes
Sault Ste. Marie appears in 2 curated UP road trip routes.
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