Fayette State Park Campground

About

Located on the Garden Peninsula along Lake Michigan's Big Bay de Noc, Fayette Historic State Park Campground provides access to one of Michigan's most unique historic sites. The modern campground consists of 61 sites arranged in three U-shaped loops, with sites moderate in size and well-shaded by mature maple and cedar trees. Fifty sites offer 20/30-amp electric hookups, while 11 pull-through sites provide 20/30/50-amp service for larger RVs. The campground features modern amenities including flush restrooms, two all-gender shower rooms, and two family restrooms with showers. A sanitation station is located between the contact station and campground. Free WiFi covers the campground, visitor center, and historic townsite. The A. Gene Gazlay Visitor Center houses a scale model of the 1880s company town, exhibits on the ancient forest and 90-foot limestone cliffs, a museum store, and concessions. Fayette's preserved iron-smelting townsite operated from 1867 to 1891 and now stands as a remarkably intact example of an Upper Peninsula industrial community. Five miles of hiking trails wind through the park, offering views of the dramatic limestone cliffs. The designated swim beach with picnic area is a short walk south of the campground. Snail Shell Harbor provides 15 transient slips with electric pedestals for boaters.

Directions

From US-2 at Garden Corners, take M-183 south for 17 miles to the park entrance on the left.