Island Camping & SxS Trail Riding – Great Lakes Solitude (Part 1)

In Part 1 of our Great Lakes Island adventure, we settle into a peaceful, semi-rustic waterfront campground during the early season — with nearly the entire place to ourselves.

In this episode, we explore the quiet campground, do some casual shoreline fishing, cook up some relaxing campsite meals, and take in the beautiful scenery that makes this island escape so special.

No crowds, no stress — just calm waters, campfire meals, and Great Lakes solitude.

📍 Location: Great Lakes Island (semi-rustic campground)
🎣 Fishing: Casual shore casting
🍳 Meals: Stea cooking, unique dessert & peaceful evenings

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we hit the trails in our SxS and uncover remote destinations deep in the island’s backwoods.

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🕒 Island Camping Adventure – Part 1 | Great Lakes Travel Vlog

00:00 – Intro – Great Lakes Island Truck Camping Begins
00:50 – Overnight Stop in Huron National Forest – Boondocking Before the Bridge
02:05 – Crossing the Mackinac Bridge – Truck Camper Overland Journey Continues
03:30 – Upper Peninsula Island Ferry – Scenic Route to Solitude
04:06 – Arriving at a Remote Waterfront Campground on a Great Lakes Island
05:31 – Camp Cooking – Grilling Steaks & Hot Dogs at Our Campsite
07:04 – Waterfront Views & Peaceful Moments – Early Season Island Camping
08:10 – Camp Brunch – Homemade Kielbasa, Pepperoni, Cheese, and Lake Breezes
10:26 – Aerial Drone Footage of Our Truck Camper Setup on the Island
10:56 – Nature Walk – Exploring Island Trails on Foot
11:56 – Shore Fishing – Trying for a Catch at the Edge of the Island
12:47 – Screen Room Setup Fail – Learning the Hard Way 😅
12:50 – Campground Tour – Semi-Rustic Hookup Site with Scenic Views
14:15 – Trying a Mystery Apricot Dessert – Sweet Ending at Camp
16:14 – Sunset Timelapse – Tranquil Ending to a Perfect Island Day
16:24 – Closing Thoughts – Get Ready for Part #2!

🌲 Stay tuned for Part 2 — where we take the side-by-side deep into the island’s ORV trail system, hitting backcountry destinations and capturing off-road trail riding through rugged Great Lakes terrain.