Cement City nestles in Michigan's Irish Hills, famed for its rare 1917 Ford Motor Company cement-block homes along US-12. Four RV parks dot this area, drawing campers to hike tower trails and boat nearby lakes. Base your rig here for village history and outdoor escapes just minutes away.
Cement City preserves America's only complete village of two-story poured-concrete homes, constructed in 1917 for workers at Henry Ford's massive cement plant near the Rouge River. Irish Hills Tower looms nearby, offering sweeping views of 13 lakes from its 40-foot summit. Wander Watkins Lake State Park trails or fish Lake Columbia, all within a short drive from town.
CreationView Campground at Irish Hills welcomes families with WiFi and easy pull-through sites. Paradise Campground suits quiet seekers amid wooded hills. Irish Hills Resort Campgrounds fits big rigs with pull-through spots. Irish Hills Kampground draws budget travelers, boasting WiFi, 30-amp hookups, showers, and rates from $30 to $60 per night.
Cement City holds the nation's only intact neighborhood of 36 two-story cement-block homes from 1917. Ford Motor Company built them for Rouge River cement plant workers along US-12. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, these sturdy structures draw history buffs to this Lenawee County village near Irish Hills lakes and trails. Campers use nearby RV parks as hubs to tour the district on foot.
Four RV parks serve Cement City: CreationView Campground at Irish Hills, Paradise Campground, Irish Hills Resort Campgrounds, and Irish Hills Kampground. All sit in the Irish Hills area off US-12, minutes from town. Expect WiFi and pull-throughs at select spots, plus 30-amp hookups and showers at Irish Hills Kampground.
Yes, two parks offer WiFi: CreationView Campground at Irish Hills and Irish Hills Kampground. CreationView pairs it with pull-through sites for easy access. Irish Hills Kampground adds 30-amp hookups, showers, and $30–$60 nightly rates, ideal for connected campers exploring the area.
