Midland is a town of over 40,000 in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay region. Located in the eastern-central portion of the Lower Peninsula, Midland was initially an outpost for fur trading before being established in the 1830s as a lumber settlement. The town was formally incorporated in 1850.
The community sat on top of rich brine deposits and became the world's largest bromine producer by 1888. Herbert H. Dow revolutionized bromine extraction, and his company, Dow Chemical, was the city's economic driver through the 20th century. Midland was a hub of manufacturing for consumer goods and chemicals.
The thriving economy led to vast civic investment, with the Midland Center for the Arts, Chippewa Nature Center, and Dow Gardens remaining major attractions today. Midland is world-renowned for its unique architectural landscape that was guided in the 1930s by Alden B. Dow, who helped usher in a new era of mid-century modern architecture nationwide.
Today, Midland is a bustling community with over 3,000 acres of public parks, a thriving cultural scene, and excellent dining options.
Frankenmuth Auto Fest - Just 40 miles southwest of Midland, this weekend-long event delights every September and welcomes over 2,500 classic cars, street rods, and American muscle cars. The town closes Main Street to host the Big Block Party with food, live entertainment, and car parades.
Bay City Fireworks Festival - In June, the ultimate summer celebration is a three-day event that features a car show, baby pageant, Trader's Alley craft show, family carnival with games and rides, and, of course, one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in the Midwest.
Midland Antique Festival - A June tradition for over 50 years, this event hosts one of the largest antique markets in Michigan. There are over 80 acres of sales spaces featuring vendors from across the state, a car show, and a swap meet.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, just south of nearby Cleveland, Ohio, is a sprawling wildlife refuge teeming with Ohio and Erie Canal and Cuyahoga Valley Railroad history. During your visit, walk along the famed canal on the Towpath Trail, paddle the Cuyahoga River and its lock system, horseback ride, or hike some of the 125 miles of trails through wetlands and woodlands.
Located at the southern tip of Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park offers 15,000 acres of rugged sand dunes, wetlands, prairies, and forests. The topographically diverse park has 15 miles of beach, six round-trip biking trails totaling 70 miles, canoeing and kayaking along multiple creeks and streams, 14 hiking trails covering 50 miles, and five historical houses dating to the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.
Accessible only by boat, secluded Isle Royale National Park north of Midland in the Upper Peninsula is a destination for true adventurers. The park sits on an archipelago in Lake Superior, offering overnight camping and boating by permit only. Take a rugged backpacking excursion through the dense forest, scuba dive the depths of Lake Superior, or canoe and portage across the many islands. It's a unique experience for day trippers or those looking for an extended backcountry experience.
Bay City State Park, less than 25 miles east of Midland, sits on Saginaw Bay. The park contains over 2,000 acres of wetland woods, cattail marshlands, and oak savannah prairies. There is a three-mile bike trail, 7 miles of hiking trails, and a fishing pier on Tobico Lagoon, which is home to pike, carp, bass, and panfish.
Rifle River State Recreation Area is 81 miles north of Midland via I-75. The park boasts 10 no-wake lakes and ponds for fishing, paddling, and swimming. You can enjoy the 14-mile multi-use trail and 3-D archery range with 10 different targets.
Sleepy Hollow State Park in nearby Laingsburg is a 2,600-acre park surrounding manmade Lake Ovid. Enjoy 16 miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through prairie grassland, hardwood forest, and pine forest. There is a beach, and swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding on the 400-acre lake.
Dow Gardens in Midland is a 110-acre botanical garden and arboretum containing over 1,700 plant species. It offers guided and self-guided tours of the grounds.
The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio in Midland is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. You can tour the home of one of the pioneers of mid-20-century modern architecture and enjoy the blend of design and natural integration.
The Tridge is the three-legged wooden footbridge that spans the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers. It features a 31-foot central pillar that links three 180-foot-long spokes. The bridge connects parks on each side of the rivers' confluence.
There are excellent camping options throughout Michigan, whether you prioritize privacy or top-end amenities. Four Seasons RV Park off Route 10 in Midland has back-in and pull-through sites with full hookups. Enjoy the onsite pool and hot tub, Wi-Fi, and cable service, and fish in the 3-acre fully stocked pond.
Just 28 miles west of downtown Midland, Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park in Mount Pleasant offers its own clubhouse, private walking trails, a sauna facility, and a water park. The campground has full hookup sites on concrete pads. There is a 45-acre lake with a beach and a nearby casino.
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 Midland, 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 Midland?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Midland 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 Midland?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
