Due to the terrain with cliffs, hills, and sandy beaches little in the national seashore is accessible. The three campgrounds have accessible sites but the since all of the sites can be reserved in advanced and fill fast, planning is necessary - something we didn’t do.Most of the places that are accessible are near the southern end of the park which extends almost 40 miles along the lakeshore. We visited three of these sites - Munising Falls, Miner’s Castle Overlook, and Sand Point Marsh Trail.
A short trail accesses the viewing platform at Munising Falls. The trail is paved and less than 1/2 mile roundtrip. Flights of stairs lead to other viewpoints. The visitor center was closed but it appeared to be accessible. The parking lot has long RV/bus spaces. Falls 46.42328, -86.62501
Two viewpoints of Miner’s Castle are accessed by a short, paved trail. The wall at the first viewpoint is sold wood and too high to see over from a seated position. The plexiglass opening in the wall don’t allow a good view. The parking lot has long RV/bus spaces. Castle 46.49244, -86.55
Sand Point Marsh Trail makes a 1/2 mile loop through marsh and forest along boardwalks and asphalt paths. RVs spaces are along the side of the road. Trail 46.44882, -86.60633
How were the bugs?
ReplyDeleteNot many at all. No biting flies but a few mosquito in swampy areas. I think late summer, early fall is a good time to visit.
DeleteIf you're able, you should take the boat tour. It is SO GORGEOUS from the lake side!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion. We're social distancing as much as possible so crowded boats are out for now. Many next time!
DeleteI'd love to go there someday. Last time we blew thru there, the wind was blowing like crazy, so we couldn't do the boat tour everybody recommends. Maybe next year.
ReplyDeleteI've heard that the views of the cliff are beautiful - maybe next time for us too!
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