Beaver Island rules Lake Michigan's largest island outpost with shipwreck dives, Irish festivals, and endless pebble beaches. St. James Township and Beaver Island Bill Wagner Memorial Campground deliver your base. Park your RV here, ferry from Charlevoix, then hunt relics on Donegal Bay shores.
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Irish fishermen claimed Beaver Island after Mormon pioneers; now St. James Harbor ferries in visitors yearly. Pedal the 28-mile shoreline bike path. Climb Point Gracie Lighthouse for horizon views. Attend the Emerald Isle Celtic Festival in June, drums echoing over Fox Lake.
St. James Township campground hooks RVers with showers, 30-amp power, group sites, and pet policies at $20-$30 nightly; crews and families claim spots fast. Beaver Island Bill Wagner Memorial Campground supplies drinking water and pet access, ideal for solo riders tracing trails from a simple pitch near the harbor.
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Beaver Island stands out for Irish heritage, shipwreck diving, and remote Lake Michigan beaches. Settlers built fishing hamlets around St. James Harbor after 1840s Mormon rule. Divers probe 18 wrecks off Donegal Bay. Summer Celtic Festival draws crowds with music and parades, blending island lore with lively traditions.
St. James Township and Beaver Island Bill Wagner Memorial Campground top the list right on the island. St. James sits near the harbor with showers, 30-amp, group sites, and pets for $20-$30 nightly. Bill Wagner offers drinking water and pet-friendly spots close to trails and ferries.
Yes, pets roam free at both St. James Township and Beaver Island Bill Wagner Memorial Campground. St. James pairs leashes with showers and group areas for family pups. Bill Wagner keeps it simple with water access, perfect for trail dogs near the harbor.