camping on the island? or $100 or under lodging during peak

...season....are either of these an option. So far I know of no lodging under $100 during peak season but also if there%26#39;s not is there camping on the island then? I%26#39;m imagining there likely is but I have not heard there is yet. Any info. would be appreciated, thanks for the help~

camping on the island? or $100 or under lodging during peak

I%26#39;m pretty sure camping is not allowed on the island.

If you can find lodging under $100 per night during the peak season I am sure many of us on the forum would welcome hearing about it.

There are campgrounds in Mackinaw City and lodging under $100 per night there and in St. Ignace but that probably doesn%26#39;t help anyone who wants to stay on the island rather than day trip over.

camping on the island? or $100 or under lodging during peak

24fan is correct about no camping on the island.

You may be able to find a B%26amp;B on the island at $100 during peak.

As an alternative to staying on the island, you can stay in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace and take the ferry over each day, though you need to weigh those costs as well.

Peak season of course means peak rates. Shoulder or off season could be more affordable for staying on the island.

Be sure to look at the reviews on Trip Advisor to compare lodging options, pricing and quality.

Camp in Mackinac City and ride the ferry to the island each day. It%26#39;s fun and easy. For the best experience, bring your own bikes.

Everyone is correct that there is no camping on the Island. Depending on the size of the party, you might also consider a condo rental (Sunset Condos is who we usually go with). Rates are reasonable, and if you get one with a kitchen, you can save money by cooking some meals for yourself. You can pack boxes and coolers of food and they will be shipped to the condo with your luggage.

Ditto the suggestion to bring bikes!

thanks for the helpful input!

Try the B%26amp;B%26#39;s - this year, with the economy the way it is - you might get a room for $100 or less.

Mackinac Island is semi-recession proof. Those of us addicted will still be there, despite the fact that our 401K%26#39;s look like 101B%26#39;s.

Suggestion (as above): bring a cooler as luggage filled with food which will save on meals. We will bring oatmeal and a hotpot, for example for breakfast and peanut butter and jelly for lunch, as well as instant soups.

We like going out for dinner - but if you are budget minded, the Murray Hotel has a fairly priced all you can eat pizza and salad buffet (our kids love it).

Renting bikes is very expensive and it is great having them at all times!!

Be careful!! I have substituted as Island doctor a few times - and there are accidents (usually people suddenly stopping for one more picture without looking behind them - if you are careful - you will be fine).