Brimley-Modern Campground

Brimley State Park

Address

Phone

800-447-2757

Approximate Size

(Acres)

Recreation Passport

Required

Trail Length

Trail Head

Camp Sites/Fees

(237)

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More Information

Due to elevated E. coli bacteria levels detected in samples collected June 24, 2024, the Chippewa County Health Department has issued a No Body Contact Advisory for the park. Please avoid body contact and do not get the water in your mouth or on cuts or scratches. Elevated levels of bacteria can be found in water for 24 or more hours after rain, high winds and wavy conditions. Additional samples are being collected and tested later this week.

To accommodate upgrades to water lines and the storm water system, Brimley State Park’s day-use area and campground will close Sept. 3, 2024. The campground is slated to reopen May 19, 2025 and the day-use area is slated for June 15, 2025.

The large, modern campground features open sites buffered from the Lake Superior shoreline by a vegetated windbreak, and the southern and eastern boundaries are heavily wooded. Most sites are level and grassy, and there are a few unpaved pull-over sites with 50-amp electrical service available. There is 20/30-amp service available on each site and a seasonal sanitation station. Recycling is available.

About the Area

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From I-75, take exit 386 and come to M-28 heading west for 7 miles. Turn right at the M-28 and M-221 intersection and travel for 2 miles. Turn right at 6 Mile Road and travel three-quarters of a mile to the park entrance on left.

Brimley State Park is a great home base for exploring local attractions, including two national fish hatcheries and the Hiawatha National Forest, as well as regional destinations. Sault Ste. Marie and the Soo Locks are located 15 miles from the park, along with the Tower of History, the Museum Ship Valley Camp, U.S. Coast Guard Station and International Bridge. The park is within 60 miles of Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Mackinac Island and Fort Mackinac Historic Park and the Mackinac Bridge. Indian Lake State Park and Kitch-iti-kipi or the “Big Spring” at Palms Book State Park are also popular regional destinations.

Facilities (Display as List)

Concession/ Store

Concession/ Store: Firewood is available for purchase in the campground office.

Electrical Service

Electrical Service: All sites have 20/30-amp service, and a few 50-amp service sites are also available.

Mini Cabin

Mini Cabin

Modern Restrooms

Modern Restrooms: Three modern toilet and shower buildings are located in the campground and are open seasonally, typically mid-May to mid-October. When the modern restrooms are closed for the season, the campground becomes semi-modern and vault toilets are available along with water for filling jugs from a frost-free spigot located at the park headquarters.

Sanitation Station

Sanitation Station: The park’s seasonal sanitation station is located just before the campground entrance. There is potable water available and two lanes. A $10 fee will be assessed for those not camping at Brimley State Park.