Wakefield thrusts you into Michigan's Upper Peninsula wilds, gateway to Porcupine Mountains' jagged peaks and Lake of the Clouds. Three RV parks beckon with rates from $27 nightly: Eddy Park's full amenities, Porcupine Mountains' raw beauty, Lake McDonald Dam's pet welcomes. Park your rig here for hikes that tire legs, swims in Sunday Lake, mining tales on Main Street.
Wakefield perches beside Sunday Lake, where bass leap for flies and kids splash all summer. Porcupine Mountains sprawl minutes west, packing 90 miles of trails past thundering waterfalls and moose sightings. Miners carved this town's soul; poke into the Wakefield Museum or trace old rail lines along the Black River.
Eddy Park & Campground fits wired families: snag WiFi, hot showers, 50-amp power, dump station from $34 nightly. Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park pulls solitude seekers into old-growth forests at $27 a night. Lake McDonald Dam County Park cheers pet owners with leashed dogs and crackling campfires.
Wakefield stands out for mining history and Porcupine Mountains access in Michigan's UP. Sunday Lake anchors town life with fishing and boating. Trails lead to Lake of the Clouds; museums recount iron ore booms that built the community.
Eddy Park & Campground, Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park, and Lake McDonald Dam County Park top the list. Eddy sits central with full hookups; Porcupine sprawls westward for wilderness; Lake McDonald hugs county waters, pet-ready.
Yes, Lake McDonald Dam County Park welcomes pets. Keep them leashed amid campfires and lakeside sites. Other parks follow state rules; check Porcupine Mountains for wildlife guidelines.
