Bates, Michigan, hooks RV anglers with its walleye-rich lakes and quiet pine forests. Norway Lake Campground and Perch Lake Campground deliver lakeside sites perfect for big rigs. Camp here to fish dawn to dusk, then grill fresh catch under starry skies.
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Bates nestles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, drawing crowds for perch and walleye fishing on Norway Lake and Perch Lake. Trails snake through hardwood stands off Sagola County Road. Summer derbies pack the docks. Snowmobilers roar in winter along groomed paths near Iron Mountain.
Norway Lake Campground fits families with shallow swimming beaches and boat launches. Kids splash while parents rig rods from shaded sites. Perch Lake Campground attracts solitude seekers with primitive spots and fishing piers. Both parks provide 30- and 50-amp hookups, water, and dump stations for easy RV stays.
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Bates excels in lake fishing for perch and walleye. Norway Lake and Perch Lake draw anglers statewide. Summer tournaments fill the air with cheers, while winter snowmobile trails buzz near Sagola Road. Forests cloak the area in quiet beauty year-round.
Norway Lake Campground and Perch Lake Campground top the list near Bates. Norway Lake lies 3 miles north on Sagola Road with family-friendly sites. Perch Lake sits 4 miles east, ideal for anglers with boat ramps and hookups.
Yes, both Norway Lake and Perch Lake Campgrounds offer full hookups. Expect 30- and 50-amp electric, water, and sewer at most sites. These setups handle big rigs comfortably amid the lakeside peace.