Thunder Bay R.V. Park & Campground
4250 U.S. 23 South, Alpena (989) 354-2528
56 extra-large pull-through sites with electric and water. 10 tent sites.
Fish pond, pavilion. Bathrooms, showers, dump station. Open April 1
thru November 30.
ATTRACTIONS
ARZO Sports & Fun Park
2516 Bloom Rd., Alpena, (989) 358-1111
website: www.arzopark.com
Family fun center featuring Michigan’s Longest Go-Kart Track and
Northern Michigan’s first family Roller Coaster. Also, Sky-High
Bungee, 44 passenger RocketShip Simulator, 33 passenger Venetian
Carousel, 45 passenger Gravitron, Bumper Cars, 18 hole Mini-Golf
course, Driving Range, five multi-speed Batting Cages, Ferris Wheel,
state of the art Laser Tag arena, and the latest Arcade Games with
optical illusions that feature glowing 3-D effects which are enhanced
by black lights. Full range of snacks, pizza, refreshments, and ice
cream. Reserve your special events with us! Open May through
mid-October, 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to late night!
Cedar Panning Co.
4820 French Rd., Alpena, (989) 464-7718
website: www.cedarpanningco.com
An afternoon of adventure and discovery await you at Cedar Panning
Co. Learn how to use an authentic outdoor sluice and uncover amazing
treasures like amethyst, fluorite, moonstone, crystal points, calcite,
citrine, pyrite (fools gold), fossils, arrowheads and more! Open 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Tuesdays.
CAMPING CONTINUED
Ossineke State Forest Campground
15 miles south of Alpena on U.S. 23, Ossineke, (989) 734-2543
Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.
42 sites for tent and small trailer use spaced out generously along
Lake Huron. Facilities include a day use area with tables and grill,
sandy beaches, and a barrier-free boardwalk out to Lake Huron.
Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from
well hand pump. Supervised by MDNR.
Sunken Lake Campgrounds & County Park
10300 South Leer Rd., Posen, (989) 379-3055
website: www.alpenacounty.org
26 miles west of Alpena off M-65 North on Leer Road. 55 campsites,
electricity, restrooms, shower, dumping station, picnic area, hiking,
playground and swimming, fishing. Boat launch, pavilion rental.
“No Wake”: canoes, small boats. May 15-October 15.
Thunder Bay Resort
27800 M-32, Hillman, (800) 729-9375 or (989) 742-4502
website: www.thunderbayresort.com e-mail: tbg@thunderbaygolf.com
New full-service, paved, pull-thru, golf-side sites with 20-30-50 Amp,
free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, restaurant, tennis, horse shoes, golf, chalet
rentals, near Fletcher’s Floodwaters. Elk viewing carriage rides,
gourmet dinner and wine tasting, and Wine Lover’s Weekends.
Thunder Bay River State Forest Campground
Indian Reserve Road, Alpena, (989) 734-2543
Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. 10
sites for tent and small trailer use. Located along the Thunder Bay
River providing water access to every campsite. Small boat launch on
the campground. Wah-Wah-Tas-See Pathway access. Rustic campground
includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.
Supervised by the MDNR.
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