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Soo Locks

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Oddities

Watch 1,000-foot freighters rise and drop between Lake Superior and Lake Huron from the free viewing platform.

Nearest town
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
46.5040, -84.3500

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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FAQs

Where is Soo Locks?

Soo Locks is in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, at GPS 46.5040, -84.3500. It is about 35 mi from Pancake Bay.

Can you camp near Soo Locks?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Soo Locks Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Soo Locks?

Soo Locks is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tunnel of Trees and Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula.

What is there to see near Soo Locks?

Places worth a stop nearby: Whitefish Point Light and Shipwreck Museum (34 mi), Tahquamenon Falls (43 mi), Arch Rock (46 mi) and Fort Mackinac (47 mi).

When is the best time to visit Soo Locks?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)