Champion, Michigan, hooks RV travelers with its wild Upper Peninsula lakes and state parks like Van Riper on Lake Michigamme. Four parks in our directory put you steps from trophy fishing and rugged hikes. Camp here to wake up to loons calling and launch days chasing adventure on foot or by boat.
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About Champion, Michigan
Champion thrives on Lake Michigamme's glassy waters and the Peshekee River's flow. Van Riper State Park draws anglers for walleye and pike; boats slice the reservoir all summer. Craig Lake State Park hides remote trails through old-growth forest; moose sightings thrill backpackers. Nearby Republic hosts the annual Snowmobile Festival in winter, while summer brings berry picking along Highway 95.
Van Riper State Park fits families and groups perfectly; WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups, and group sites run $34 nightly. Craig Lake State Park Campground welcomes pet owners with group sites, pet-friendly policies, and drinking water pumps. These spots serve as launchpads for day trips to Marquette's sandy beaches or the Huron Mountains' quiet ridges.
- Van Riper State Park sits directly on Lake Michigamme with 100 modern campsites.
- Craig Lake State Park Campground provides group sites for 20-plus rigs.
- Two of four directory parks offer 50-amp hookups at Van Riper.
- Pets roam free at Craig Lake with drinking water stations nearby.
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