Michigan
Here are the 2 hardest-to-book campgrounds in the state of Michigan
MICHIGAN – A new list has revealed the two hardest-to-book campgrounds in the state of Michigan.
Last week, the Dyrt, a popular camping trip planning website, released their list of the 10 hardest to book campgrounds in the U.S. Campgrounds from seven states rounded out the top ten, including two from Michigan.
Both campgrounds are located within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which is about a six-hour drive from Metro Detroit.
Twelvemile Beach Campground is ranked as the second hardest-to-book campground in the U.S. The campground is fully booked 99.4% of the year, according to the Dyrt. The campground is in Grand Marais and holds 37 campsites for tents and small RVs.
“Centrally located a skipping stone’s throw from an immaculately sandy beach, Twelvemile’s well-maintained, accessible grounds offer easy access to the waters of Superior, plus landmarks like lighthouses, the otherworldly Chapel Rock and more,” the Dyrt wrote about the campground. “Add easy access to the charming Upper Peninsula towns of Grand Marais and Munising, and Twelvemile Beach is the ideal place to experience everything the Pictured Rocks have to offer from one easy vantage.”
Hurricane River Campground is ranked as the sixth hardest-to-book campground. It is fully booked 96.8% of the year, according to the Dyrt. This campground is also in Grand Marais, and it has 22 campsites for tents and small RVs.
“Like Twelvemile Beach, Hurricane River is located in the colorful heart of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and with the sounds of the Hurricane River emptying into mighty Lake Superior, it’s one of the most peaceful destinations for campers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula,” the Dyrt wrote.
According to the National Park Service, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore saw more than 910,000 total visitors in 2023. This is a 30% decrease from 2021, when the park saw its highest visitation of 1.3 million visitors.
Although these specific campgrounds are difficult to book, there are about ten campgrounds near Pictured Rocks, including two other National Parks campgrounds. If camping is not your style, Pictured Rocks offers many hotels.
Nevada Beach Campground topped off the list as the hardest-to-book campground in the United States. It is fully booked 99.4% of the year, and it features 54 campsites for tents and RVs. It is located on Lake Tahoe, near the Nevada-California border.
Here is the entire top 10 list, with the percentage of the year that it is fully booked.
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Nevada Beach Campground — Nevada, 99.4%
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Twelvemile Beach Campground — Michigan, 99.4%
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Devils Garden Campground — Utah, 99.2%
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Seven Points Campground — Tennessee, 97.6%
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Kirk Creek Campground — California, 97.5%
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Hurricane River Campground — Michigan, 96.8%
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Aspenglen Campground — Colorado, 96.1%
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Fruita Campground — Utah, 95.9%
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Colter Bay RV Park at Colter Bay Village — Wyoming, 94.9%
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Twin Lakes Campground — California, 93.7%
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Michigan
117th annual Race to Mackinac takes off from Chicago’s Monroe Harbor
Saturday, July 11, 2026 2:48PM
CHICAGO (WLS) — Sailors are making their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning.
The racing division of the Race to Mackinac took off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors began their journey at 9 a.m.
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The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club’s signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race’s unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
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Michigan
Michigan State Police rule out suspect in Electric Forest baby death investigation
ROTHBURY, Mich. — Michigan State Police (MSP) detectives shared some more information Friday about their investigation of the infant death at this year’s Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury.
Troopers recently received a tip about a Muskegon woman who was said to have information about the incident, but after interviewing her and completing other necessary investigative steps, MSP said they ruled her out as a suspect.
A restroom vending company employee at the festival found the body of a neonate, a newborn infant who is four weeks old or younger, in a portable restroom in the festival camping area on June 28, according to troopers.
The festival is hosted at the Double JJ Resort, which was locked down to anyone entering the following day as police surrounded the scene.
Troopers are asking for tips from the public at michigan.gov/michtip.
Michigan
Harmful algal blooms reported on 2 large West Michigan lakes
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Harmful algal blooms have been reported on two notable lakes in West Michigan: Gun Lake and Muskegon Lake.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says cyanobacteria was reported on Muskegon Lake July 3, but no tests have confirmed it.
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department says a harmful algal bloom was confirmed Thursday on Gun Lake. The lake remains open, but the BEDHD is encouraging visitors to use caution and avoid water that has “visible algae.”
Visitors are encouraged to avoid any contact with water that appears bright green, blue-green, brown or red or has “floating mats of scum.”
Pets should also avoid the water. If they come into contact with the algae, pets should be rinsed off as soon as possible with clean, fresh water.
Exposure to algae can cause a rash or irritation to the skin, eyes, nose and throat. It can also cause stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever and trouble breathing.
“If you become sick, contact your healthcare provider. Seek medical care right away if you have trouble breathing, severe vomiting, or other serious symptoms,” the BEDHD said in a statement. “If your pet was exposed, rinse them well with clean water and do not let them lick their fur until they have been washed. Contact your veterinarian right away if your pet has vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, trouble walking, excessive drooling, shaking, or seizures.”
Harmful algal blooms are powered by the sudden growth of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. Cyanobacteria occur naturally in lakes, rivers and ponds but is often boosted by a sudden excess of nutrients, often caused by fertilizer runoff from farms or failed septic systems.
They can last for several days and sometimes even months. The water will look “scummy” or like “spilled paint or pea soup.” They are typically found in the summer and fall — usually peaking in August or September and dying off by the end of October.
You can report a suspected harmful algal bloom to EGLE at AlgaeBloom@Michigan.gov or 1.800.662.9278.
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