Considered to be a small village, Emmett is located north of Interstate 69 in the heart of Michigan's St. Clair County. Although it's estimated that fewer than 300 people live in Emmett, the village is full of personality and gets some attention for being a stop along the South Branch of the Pine River.
Perhaps the biggest attraction to Emmett is Scooters Pub, a locally-owned bar and restaurant where locals and visitors can get traditional American fare. Another small attraction in town is the Crazy Moves Dance Studio, a small business that offers dance classes for ages two and up; regular adult dance lessons are also offered there.
Just on Emmett’s outskirts, you'll find the Pine River Nature Center, an indoor and outdoor center with picnic areas, educational exhibits, and walking trails. Nearby is Goodells County Park, too, where there are more trails and picnic tables available for the public to use any time of year. Extra features of the park include a splash pad, a playground, and a winter ice skating rink.
Emmett is also home to the Emmett KOA Holiday, a top-rated campground and RV park on Breen Road. At this campground, all sizes of RVs are welcome, and full hookups for water and electricity are available at all campsites. During the weekends, regular campground-wide events are hosted, from kid’s games to adult wine tastings. During the entire week, this campground has a fishing pond with an inflatable obstacle course on the water. Cabins can also be rented at this location.
Art on the River - Art on the River is an annual festival in downtown Port Huron in which local artists and musicians show their talents to the public in June.
Blue Water SandFest - Michigan's only sand-sculpting competition, Blue Water SandFest is held annually in August in Port Huron.
City of St. Clair Jazz Festival - St. Clair's annual jazz festival takes place in late August at the city's Palmer Park.
One of the most frequently visited U.S. national parks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park resides in Ohio and is home to over 100 different natural waterfalls. At this park, visitors can hike 125 miles of trails, go mountain biking or horseback riding in the hills of the park, or fish in the area rivers.
Just a short drive from Emmett, the Indiana Dunes National Park is the place to go for beachside activities, including fishing, swimming, and boating. A full-service RV campground sits on the park grounds, too, and there are miles of trails that wind through forests and beaches for you to explore.
Isle Royale National Park is Michigan's only national park. It happens to be one of the least frequently visited national parks because the park is entirely on a small island that is only accessible by boat or plane. At this park, visitors can take a boat tour around the island or hike through mostly untouched woods, where moose, wolves, and foxes reside.
Algonac State Park in Michigan sits along the St. Clair River, and it's been around since 1937. Popular with tourists who want to see freight ships entering and leaving the United State and Canadian border, Algonac State Park is also where locals go skiing and snowboarding in the winter.
In between Pontiac and Flint sits the Holly Recreation Area, a state park that is home to three lakes. Also at this park is the famous WhoaZone water park, where visitors can play miniature golf or have fun on water slides.
Once the estate of Henry Ford's son, Edsel Ford, the Highland Recreation Area is currently a Michigan state park that covers nearly 6,000 acres of land and water. Paddling in the nearby lakes is a popular activity at this park, and there is a park campground that offers full hookups for RVs.
Commemorating the Battle of Lake Erie of the War of 1812, Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio is where you can find the world's tallest Doric column. Also located here are six buried military members from both the American and British militias.
Also in Ohio is the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, a site dedicated to preserving the original home of former President Garfield. Aside from the presidential home, you can see the U.S.'s first presidential library at this site.
The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Xenia, Ohio is where you can find museums and plaques dedicated to the life of Charles Young, the first African American National Park Superintendent of the U.S. This individual was also an important figure of the military up until 1903. This memorial site was dedicated in 2013.
Plenty of campgrounds sit within a short drive from Emmett, including the campgrounds of Port Huron. For camping with full hookups, consider staying at either Port Huron Township RV Park right in Port Huron or St. Clair RV Resort in Saint Clair, both of which sit beside the St. Clair River. You may also enjoy staying at the Port Huron KOA, which has tons of amenities like pull-through sites, two pools, outdoor games, and a large camp store.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Emmett, MI, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Emmett?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Emmett from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Emmett?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
