This is a typical state park in Michigan in that the sites don't offer privacy and are packed in tighter than they should be. However, if you want amenities, this is the place to use as a great Basecamp for day hikes in the Porkies. Nice bathrooms and shower facilities, plus great views down by Lake Superior with plenty of access even if your site isn't right on the shore. Check out the sunrises in the morning and the really dark skies at night for stargazing.

This park is huge so you have to plan some travel time from Union Bay to the tourist sites (Lake of the Clouds) and the many trailheads. But getting out hiking in the park is the best way to appreciate the 60,000 acres that are here.

If you want a quieter setting and enjoy rustic camping, Presque Isle campground on the other end of the park is a great spot to stay, too.