SS Valley Camp
SS Valley Camp is a lake freighter that served on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years and is now a museum ship in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Top of the list nearby is Soo Locks, 0.7 mi away. The best weather comes with June to September, at 67–76°F.
A museum inside Sault Ste. Marie
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 8°, with about 120" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–76°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Here is how the weather at SS Valley Camp changes month by month.
SS Valley Camp
SS Valley Camp is a lake freighter that served on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years and is now a museum ship in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972) · Michigan State Historic Site (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Overnight near SS Valley Camp
The nearest towns with places to stay are Superior Township (4).
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From SS Valley Camp | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste. Marie | in town | — | — | 13,083 | $139K | C+ |
| Superior Township 23% vacation homes | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 4 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,267 | $160K | — |
| Kinross Township | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 6,790 | $127K | A+ |
| Bay Mills Township 32% vacation homes | 22 mi west | 35 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,623 | $166K | — |
| Rudyard Township 22% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 1,290 | $145K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
More places people know lie within 53 miles.
1in town DamSoo Locks
51 mi LakeLake Michigan–Huron
44 mi WaterfallTahquamenon Falls46 mi Park & preserveMackinac National Park
53 mi Ancient siteFort Michilimackinac
2in town MuseumTower of History
47 mi LandmarkFort Mackinac
35 mi MuseumGreat Lakes Shipwreck MuseumPhoto credits
Soo Locks: USGS, Public domain · Lake Michigan–Huron: ChongDae, Public domain · Tahquamenon Falls: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Fort Michilimackinac: WMrapids, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tower of History: P199, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Mackinac: P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0 · Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 4.0
SS Valley Camp: common questions
Is SS Valley Camp in Sault Ste. Marie?
Yes. It’s inside Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
When is the best time to visit SS Valley Camp?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–76°.
What is the closest airport to SS Valley Camp?
Chippewa County (CIU), about 19 miles away.
Where should I stay near SS Valley Camp?
Superior Township (18 mi, 4 places to stay).
Local know-how from Sault Ste. Marie
Questions and tips go in Sault Ste. Marie’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.