Watch massive freighters navigate the Soo Locks in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, the engineering wonder linking Lake Superior to Huron. Choose from 9 RV parks right here to snag prime viewing spots along the St. Marys River. Camp now to hike Lake Superior shores, cross the International Bridge to Canada, and chase waterfalls in Hiawatha National Forest.
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Sault Sainte Marie guards the St. Marys River where fierce rapids once blocked Great Lakes shipping. The Soo Locks, built starting in 1855, now lift 1,000-foot freighters in a spectacle that draws crowds to viewing platforms. Climb the Tower of History for panoramas. Tour the Museum Ship Valley Camp, a retired 1917 freighter docked in the river. Cross the five-mile International Bridge to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, for casinos and fudge shops.
RV parks make ideal bases for these sights. Soo Locks Campground puts WiFi, showers, dump station, and pet-friendly sites steps from the locks, starting at $36/night for ship spotters. Aune Osborn Campground suits families with its wooded riverside pitches. Budget hunters grab Chippewa Campground from $12/night. Aune-Osborn Campground adds WiFi from $32. Gamblers pick Kewadin Casino Hotel and Campground, complete with showers, 30-amp service, dump station, and pets allowed, from $19/night.
Sault Sainte Marie is known for the Soo Locks. These four massive chambers lift freighters between Lake Superior and Lake Huron along the St. Marys River. Thousands visit observation platforms yearly. The International Bridge connects to Canada. Tower of History offers elevated views of ships passing.
Find RV parks like Soo Locks Campground, Chippewa Campground, Aune-Osborn Campground, Aune Osborn Campground, and Kewadin Casino Hotel and Campground near Sault Sainte Marie. Most cluster along the St. Marys River or Portage Avenue for easy access to locks and downtown. Amenities include WiFi, showers, dump stations, and pet areas at select spots.
Yes, pet-friendly RV parks include Soo Locks Campground and Kewadin Casino Hotel and Campground. Both allow pets and offer dump stations, showers, plus leashed areas near the St. Marys River. Check Aune Osborn Campground for additional options with open spaces for walks.