Discover the top Hiking trails in Michigan, curated for you on RV Lifestyle on Steps. Start exploring now!

Top 8 Hiking Adventures in Michigan with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 8 Hiking Adventures in Michigan with RV Lifestyle

RV Lifestyle

Top 50 RV Lifestyle Destinations in the United States - Steps

Top 32 RV Lifestyle Locations to Discover in Michigan - Steps

Top 50 Animals & Wildlife Attractions to Explore in the United States with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 50 Camping Spots Across the United States with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 6 Picnic Table Locations Across the United States with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Great Lakes Tour

Boondocking

Dry Camping

Camping

Campfire Ring

About

Pigeon River State Forest Campground, Vanderbilt, MI

This is one of my favorite places to dry camp  in Michigan. Gorgeous wilderness area. Miles of amazing trails. Tons of wildlife, and if you are lucky you will see elk- home to a large herd. 

https://rvlifestyle.com/rv-boondocking-pigeon-river-state-forest/amp/

Top 5 Places to Explore in Ontonagon with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 5 Porcupine Mountains Places to Visit with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 5 Porcupine Mountains Experiences with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Porcupine Mountains

Hiking

Animals & Wildlife

State Park

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

The Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park consists of over 60,000 acres and contains the largest tract of old-growth hardwood forests west of the Adirondacks.

The State Park is home to black bears, deer, wolves, river otters, and even moose, as well as rare woodland plants that depend on the old-growth forest habitat that abounds here.

Visiting the virgin forests, free-fowing rivers and undisturbed beaches of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is like taking a step back in time. There are great hiking and mountain bike trails here and hundreds of waterfalls, secluded lakes, wild rivers, and streams.

To read more about our favorite things to do in the Porkies, head over to our website:

https://rvlifestyle.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-porcupine-mountains/

Top 18 Waterfall Wonders to Visit with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Waterfall

Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center

The Wilderness Visitor Center should be your first stop in the Porkies. It’s located along the South Boundary Road, three miles west of Silver City on M-107.

Here, you can:

check on trail conditions
register for backpacking
get directions to scenic sites
check wildlife sightings
note the interpretive activities and guided hikes schedule (see below!)
and more!

The center has an exhibit hall featuring natural communities of the mountains and native wildlife species including fisher, goshawk, gray wolf, porcupine, peregrine falcon, bear, and beaver. The exhibit hall also displays the history of the Porcupine Mountains from prehistoric copper miners to the lumber camps of the early 1900s.

Just outside the Visitor Center is an easy and enjoyable, self-guided nature trail. This mile-long loop takes about 45 minutes and highlights the wildlife and other natural features of the northwoods.

The Visitor Center is open from mid-May through mid-October.

To read more about our Porcupine Mountains recommendations, head over to our website:
https://rvlifestyle.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-porcupine-mountains/

Top 50 Campgrounds to Explore with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 50 Hookup Spots to Explore with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 36 Biking Locations to Explore with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Hookup

Campground

Showers

Addison Oaks County Park

Very nice campground around a lake. Lots of hiking trails 

Top 31 Lakeside Locations to Visit with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Guided Hike

Lake

Lake of the Clouds Overlook

For the Lake of the Clouds you can drive straight to the overlook however if you hike a few miles on the North Mirror Lake, Big Carp River, or Escarpment trails the views are even better!

The park offers some great guided hikes, including this one. For a detailed schedule or to get directions, stop by the Wilderness Visitor Center, park headquarters, or either of the park campground offices.

To learn more about he Porkies, head over to our website:
https://rvlifestyle.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-porcupine-mountains/

Top 50 State Park Adventures to Enjoy with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 5 Michigan State Parks to Explore with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 28 Boondocking Locations to Discover with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Generator Free Area

Generator Permitted

Presque Isle Campground

As boondockers, our favorite spot is the Presque Isle Campground, on the western end of the park.

It has 50 sites and about half are generator free. This is quiet. You can sometimes hear wolves howl at night and most of your neighbors are in tents, campers, or small RVs.

Then you can drive to Summit Peak and walk a half-mile to the observation tower for the premier panorama of the park.

Finally, down at Presque Isle, hike the 2-mile loop formed by the East and West River Trails that run parallel to the wild and scenic Presque Isle River. Boardwalk and viewing platforms allow breathtaking views of this river. Spectacular waterfalls, cascades, and rapids are just a short walk from the parking area.

Presque Isle Campground's season runs from April 1st – November 30th. Reservable dates are April 1st – October 15th.

To learn more about the Porkies, head to our website:
https://rvlifestyle.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-porcupine-mountains/

Top 18 Kayaking Adventures Across the United States with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 5 Animal & Wildlife Attractions in Michigan with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Biking

kayaking

Copper Harbor

Top 5 Cave Adventures to Embark On with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Top 5 Biking Trails to Explore in Michigan with RV Lifestyle - Steps

Cave

Michigan

Mackinac Island State Park

the second national park created in the U.S. after Yellowstone, Mackinac Island State Park encompasses less than four square miles of land. See why we ranked it as one of the 5 former national parks to visit: https://rvlifestyle.com/5-former-national-parks-to-visit/