We left Pokagon State Park on Saturday with the idea of visiting Michigan state parks that we've driven past so many times in our previous hurried life.
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This is the campground entrance at Sleepy Hollow State Park near St. John, MI. The drive to the park is about 8 miles off the main road through cornfield country. It had us a little worried that we would be camping in an open field, but the park turned out to be very nice.
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The campsites are paved which would be nice during rain, but have an ample grassy area. They are individual little nooks. Some sites have electrical hook-ups and a communal water spigot.
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Here is a view down the campground road. You can see how the sites have privacy.
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This is Lake Ovid within the park. It has a sandy beach area, as well as, areas along the shore for fishing.
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This shot of the Mackinac Bridge is taken from the shore of the Straits Area State Park located near St. Ignace, Michigan. We pulled in late on Sunday.
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The park is mostly open field camping, but has a pleasant atmosphere. It seems to be a park for people just passing through or possibly those wanting to tour the St. Ignace area. Our plan for the week is to head west across Route 2 of the Upper Penninsula and up to Marquette. We'll be in Sault Ste. Marie by the weekend. To our friends in Brimley and the Soo, "We'll see you soon!!!"