Backcountry Camping on Lake Superior

We originally planned to park the car and hike in to find a spot, but we didn’t realize you could drive the car all the way to these amazing backcountry spots! Since we had already set up camp elsewhere, Charlie ran to grab the car and gear while Evelyn and I held our spot. We weren’t prepared for the amount of fog that brought a chill to the air. I knew it would be colder than I expected, so I packed our jackets. But it ended up being so chilly and foggy!

After setting up our gear (again) and hiking again, we started our dinner. Ready meals are our go-to for dinners when backcountry camping or backpacking. We typically pack snacks, snack bars, hardy fruit or veggies that won’t squish in our bags, oatmeals, and other things. I’m going to do a whole post on meals we pack!

While we were waiting for dinner to cool, the fog receded for a few minutes! This is the first time I’ve witnessed a fog-bow (like a rainbow, but from the sun reflecting off the fog). We were able to see all the way to Manitou Island and the other campers out on the ledge like us. I used this opportunity to run around and snag some photographs before the evening fog returned.

It was dark sooner and stayed dark longer into the morning because of the fog and that was well welcomed compared to the early sun at our house. This past summer, our days felt so long from the sun staying out until well past 10pm and rising again somewhere around 4am. Natures dark curtains were a nice reprise from our sun for sure. After packing up, we headed into Copper Harbor for some Pannukakku and our favorite Thimbleberry donuts at Jameson’s Bakery. It was a short trip, but it was a welcomed time away from electronics for the weekend.

Where should we camp next? Let me know in the comments below!