August 27, 2025
Soo Locks Campground site 77
Sault Saint Marie, MI
Our timing was the best possible scenario as far as the weather
with our hitching up and setting back up schedule. We had just the hint of a slight mist as we
began to hitch up for our departure from Marquette. We drove in and out of rain as we headed east
with Sault Saint Marie as our goal. Upon
arrival, Momma slid out of the truck into the light rain, but by the time she
came out of the office, the rain had stopped allowing us to set up without
getting drenched.
The campground is on Lake Superior so we are in an excellent position to observe the barges
as they leave or approach Soo Locks. With our site being on the upper terrace, we have a great view from our large back window of the water.
The only downside to this campground is no sewer connections at the sites and only 30 amp service but that certainly is doable. We will only be here for four nights.
Momma called the locks hotline to find out the schedule for barges
being in the locks and the next thing I knew, they were headed out the door.
Dad said he didn’t remember the guard monitoring entrance to the locks property the last time we were here, but they weren’t carrying any weapons so there they were allowed entry. There is a multi-story, covered viewing area that kept them dry as they watched the water level lower to allow the barge to pass thru the locks. Actually, there are two sets of locks. The closest channel had rising water for a tour boat to pass thru while the further channel was taking the barge to a lower level.
Momma had inquired about restaurants upon checking in and the
recommendation was for Lockview Restaurant, right across the street from the locks, for great seafood. Momma loved her fish bisque
while Pam and Dad had fish baskets. Check out the barge decor at the table for condiments.
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