Campgrounds in the Upper Peninsula of MI   Some are large, some small, some public, some private, but all these campgrounds are waiting for you in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Ahmeek, MI (between Calumet and Eagle River in the Keweenaw Peninsula)

AuTrain ( 10 miles west of Munising ) & the Hiawatha National Forest

• AuTrain Beach Resort and Campground offers modern camping in Yurts, Platform Tents, Native American Tip, and rustic campsites for your tent. Wi-Fi, Shower house, and solar powered lighting. Located on Highway M-28 about 1 mile west of the blinking light on M-28 in AuTrain and across the road from a sandy beach on Lake Superior. Easy to reach: only 12 miles west of Munising and 20 miles east of Marquette on Highway M-28. Phone: 906-250-1786
• AuTrain Lake Rustic Campgroundis in the Hiawatha National Forest, 4 miles south of AuTrain on FR-H-03 and east on FR 2276. Rustic campground with 37 large wooded sites on the lake with a sand swimming beach, boat ramp, picnic tables, and fire pit. No reservations: first-come, first-served. Put your canoe in at the campground for a wonderful paddle across the lake and down the AuTrain River to Lake Superior. Hike along the Songbird Trail that begins at campsite 11. Pick up your Songbird Trail kit from the Campgroud Host and enjoy your hike while you learn the birds by their song. Beach, picnic tables, and the Songbird Trail are for everyone to enjoy.

 Baraga & L'Anse (on Keweenaw Bay)

• Ojibwa Campground and Marina is located on the shoreline of Keweenaw Bay by Highway US-41 on the north side of Baraga. The campground offers wooded and lakefront sites with electricity, water, a picnic table, and fire pit. There are restrooms with showers, RV dump station, a playground, and a pavilion for events.  Sandy swimming beach. The Marina offers rental slips and a boat launch for great fishing or boat ing o n Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior. The nearby Historic Sand Point Lighthouse is not open but you can walk on the grounds. Ojibwa Recreation Area, 101 Lighthouse Road, Baraga, MI.  Phone: 906-353-6955 or 906-201-4174

Big Bay (23 miles north of Marquette)

• Perkins Park, Big Bay, MI 49898, phone (906) 345-9353. Campground owned and operated by Marquette County. 72 campsites, 30 with full hook-ups, 9 electric only, and 33 with no hook-up. Special rates for a 5 night stay. Restrooms, showers (handicap accessible), boat launch, fishing pier, swimming beach, playground, picnic area, dump station. Grocery store, gas station, restaurant and bait shop within walking distance. Pets must be on a leash. Call for reservations. Open mid-May to mid-September.

Cedarville, MI (Eastern Upper Peninsula on Lake Huron)

RV CAMPING now available at Hills Point Resort on Lake Huron. One site with full hookup and Cable TV.

Christmas ( 3 miles west of Munising on M-28)

• Paddlers Village, located on the shores of Lake Superior 3 miles west of Munising, offers rentals of 16' & 20' Yurts, Camping Cabins, and Platform Tents with electric lighting and small refrigerators. The ideal spot for kayakers, canoeists, paddle boarders, hikers, and outdoor lovers.  Showers, restrooms, grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. 1/3 mils of sandy beach is adjacent to the Village for all to enj oy. Reservations required. Paddlers Village. N7793 Scrooges Alley, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-1695

Copper Harbor and Lac La Belle

Fort Wilkins State Park . 906/289-4215. Campground has 165 sites, electricity, flush toilets, showers, boat launch and sanitation station. Part of the Fort Wilkins Historic Complex, a well-preserved nineteenth-century military post and lighthouse complex. Park Store, Book Store, full concession stand with food and souvenirs.

 

Wilderness Resort Campground.
We now offer 15 campsites in Lac La Belle with 30 and 50 AMP hook up. Dump Station. Office building with 2 unisex bathrooms, shower and Camp Store. Sites have a fire ring, picnic table and free WiFi. Phone: 906-369-5369

Curtis Area (Including Germfask, Gould City, and the Seney Refuge) .

Big Cedar Campground, Kayak & Canoe Livery Big Cedar Campground and Livery is a family owned and family oriented Upper Peninsula campground. Our location in Germfask, MI, places you within a myriad of great UP Things to Do and See. After exploring the many adventures on the Manistique River, guests can take day trips to the entire eastern U.P. to experience attractions and recreational activities. Our 10 acre campground is located on the banks of the beautiful Manistique River with many sites overlooking the river. Our newer playground is a safe place for your children with many things to do. Everyone is welcome from tents and pop-ups to the big RV's. We are proud to be a “Good Sam Park". Big Cedar Campground also has an onsite store for your stay. We currently have shirt's, hoodies, snacks, freeze dried candy, drinks, camping gear, bug spray, sun screen, playing cards,toys for the kids and many other items to choose from. Our future goals include growing our inventory for our store and continuing to provide our guests with "need to have" items for your Upper Peninsula vacation.

Michihistrigan Campground, Cabins, Bar and Grill - (906) 477-6983 - We are located in the beautiful Upper Peninsula right on Hwy US-2 in Gould City Michigan. Close to Lake Michigan and Curtis Lakes. Access to ORV and Sled trail

DeTour Village and Drummond Island (by the St. Mary's River in the Eastern Upper Peninsula)

Fort Drummond Marine and Resort on Whitney Bay, Drummond Island, MI offers 3 rental cabins, 2 vacation homes, one on a private island, and a campground for enjoying beautiful Drummond Island. Pets Welcome. Campground offers sites for tents, campers and RVs with electric available. Daily and weekly rates. Shower House. Pontoon, kayak, boat, and motor rentals. Only 1 hour from the Mackinac Bridge. Ferry runs hourly from 6 am to 11pm with 2 night trips. Fort Drummond Marine and Resort on Whitney Bay, 36183 S. Whitney Bay Road, Drummond Island, MI 49726. Phone: 906-493-5359 or 906-493-5471

Houghton Area

The Houghton RV Park is located along the shore of the Portage Waterway. 616 Sheldon Avenue, Houghton, Mi 49931. Email - info@cityofhoughton.com Phone: 906-482-1700 The park has 25 sites and is located next to the Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. The park is located at the west end of a four mile paved, non-motorized, waterfront trail that stretches from one end of Houghton, through downtown, to the other city limit. Beyond that is a gravel trail along a former railroad grade for many more miles. Park Amenities include: Paved sites Water and sewer connections 20-30-50 amp electric service Satellite TV, Wi-Fi Picnic table, park bench, and fire ring at most sites Some sites have barbecue grills We do not accept pop-up campers or tents as there are no bathroom/shower facilities in the park The City pier, just east of the park, has some transient slips available for boaters. Please contact the City to check slip availability The Ray Kestner Waterfront Park offers of a sandy bathing beach, pavilion, picnic tables, fishing piers, boat launch, and the amazing Chutes and Ladders play area The park hosts Bridgefest in June, Brewfest in late August, and weekly music concerts in August Portage Paddle Sports is located in the building at the park entrance. From Memorial Day to Labor Day they offer bike, kayak, and paddle board rentals along with ice cream, ice and concessions For Reservation contact 906-482-8745

Iron Mountain Area (Dickinson County, Central Upper & Florence, WI, 7 miles west on Highway US-2.)

• Keyes Lake Campground and Mini-Golf is located on Hwy 101, 3 ½ miles south of Florence, WI. 715-528-4907. The campground is bordering Keyes Peak Skil Hill & Lodge, which offers 18 holes of disc golf, a scenic overview of colors in the fall, besides a beautiful lodge for weddings!  We offer beautiful wooded sites with water & electric, rustic sites, seasonal sites, rustic cabins, and a dump sta ti on.  Stop into our Lodge Store for Scoop Ice Cream, all your grocery needs, and bait/tackle.  We offer site to trail, 1000+ miles of ATV/Snowmobile trails through 5 counties and the UP.  Keyes Lake offers a boat landing, fishing, swimming, watersport activities and picnic area.  Do you want to camp or stay in a cabin in the winter? Restroom/showers available All Year.
• Nicolet National Forest , Pitch a tent or park a camper for a modest fee in one of the developed campgrounds in the Nicolet. All campgrounds are located on lakes or streams and have drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and grills or fire rings. The Nicolet has 23 campgrounds with 460 camp sites.

Manistique

• Fayette State Park , 906-644-2603. Visit the historic townsite of Fayette while you camp, hike, fish, scuba dive and boat. Snail Shell Harbor will hold large pleasure boats. 80 semi-modern campsites. Facilities include pit toilets, water, electrical hookups for each site. Most campsites are well shaded. There's no problem with insects, making the camping experience more enjoyable. Reservations can be made for campsites. Boat camping is allowed in Snail Shell Harbor. Space is first-come first-serve basis. Lake Michigan
• Indian Lake State Park , 906-341-2355. camping, swimming and fishing, close to Big Spring attraction, outside of Manistique. 88 miles from the bridge. The the fourth largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula with an area of 8,400 acres. The park is composed of two units which are 3 miles apart and separated by the waters of Indian Lake. The south shore offers lakeshore camping while the west shore offers more secluded and sheltered campsites but they are 1/4 to 1/2 mile from the lake. 2 Mini-Cabins available.
• Jack Pine Lodge, Resort, and Campground is located 20 minutes northwest of Manistique in the Hiawatha National Forest. Campground offers 27 sites with electric and water hook-ups, new shower house, and designated horse sites. Six 1-3 bedroom cabins. Wi-Fi. On the ORV and Snowmobile trail. Gas available. Restaurant and Lounge open daily at noon. Jack Pine Lodge, 5350N State HWY M-94, Manistique, MI 49854. P hone: (906) 573-2414

Marquette Area Including Ishpeming , Negaunee, and Republic

Northern Lights Campground recently opened on the south side of Republic, MI in a natural area near the banks of the Michigamme River and School Lake. There are 11 RV sites with water and electric service and 12 sites with water available for tent camping. Some sites are handicap accessible. Sites have fire pits and a picnic table. Vault toilets.  RV dump station. Located on Park City Road near the south entrance to the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Contact the Republic Township Hall at 906-376-8827 for reservations

Menominee Michigan-Marinette, Wisconsin

Coyote RV Park & Campground is located 1 mile west of US-41 near Stephenson, MI, or 21 miles north of Menominee in the south central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 50 spacious sites on 40 acres in the scenic countryside. Nightly, monthly, and seasonal rates.  Recreation Room with complete kitchen. Shower house, pavilion, & playground. 3-b ed room rental cottage. Pets welcome. Special Fun Events. W6182 County Road G-12, Stephenson, MI 49887. Phone: 906-753-4946.

Michigamme and Republic, Michigan (Marquette County) in the North Central Upper Peninsula

Michigamme Shores Campground is located on the shores of Lake Michigamme and offers pull through, full hookup, tent sites, and camping cabins. Modern restrooms shower, and laundry facilities. Well stocked camp store. Nice sandy beach for swimming. Great fishing. Basketball, beach volleyball, tennis courts with rental equipment available. Boat, canoe, and kayak rentals. Wi-Fi. Pets Welcome. Michigamme Shores C ampground, Highway 41W 64 Purple Road, Michigamme, MI 49814. Phone: 906- 339-2116 .

Moose Rapids Campground has 12 rustic grass sites (2 pull-through) by the Michigamme River, 7 miles west of Republic on River Road (County Road LG).  Sites have a fire ring, grill, and picnic tables. There are two porta-potties and a hand pump for water. Nice peaceful location by the river. Enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and ATVing. Donation of $5 per site recommended.  Contact the Republic Township Hall at 906-376-8827 for reservations.

Northern Lights Campground in Republic offers 11 RV sites with water and electric service and 12 sites with water available for tent camping. Some sites are handicap accessible. Sites have fire pits and a picnic table. Vault toilets.  RV dump station. Located on Park City Road between the Michigamme River and School Lake and near the south entrance to the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Daily, weekly, a nd monthly rates. Contact the Republic Township Hall at 906-376-8827 for reservations.

Munising, AuTrain, and Christmas, MI (3 miles west of Munising on M-28)

• Grand Island , one half mile off of Munising MI in Lake Superior. Ferry service available. A perfect spot for wilderness camping, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, skiing and snowmobiling. Camping opportunities range from random camping at undeveloped sites to primitive camping at designated sites along Murray Bay and Trout Bay. National Recreation Area. For further information contact Hiawatha National Forest Visitor Center, Munising Ranger District, Route 2 Box 400, Munising, Ml 49862. Phone (906) 387-3700. National Recreation Area.
• Jack Pine Lodge, Resort, and Campground is located 25 minutes southeast of Munising in the Hiawatha National Forest. Campground offers 27 sites with electric and water hook-ups, new shower house, and designated horse sites. Six 1-3 bedroom cabins. Wi-Fi. On the ORV and Snowmobile trail. Gas available. Restaurant and Lounge open daily at noon. Jack Pine Lodge, 5350N State HWY M-94, Manistique, MI 49854. Phone: ( 906) 573-2414
• Paddlers Village, located on the shores of Lake Superior 3 miles west of Munising, offers rentals of 16' & 20' Yurts, Camping Cabins, and Platform Tents with electric lighting and small refrigerators. The ideal spot for kayakers, canoeists, paddle boarders, hikers, and outdoor lovers.  Showers, restrooms, grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. 1/3 mils of sandy beach is adjacent to the Village for all to enjoy. Reservations required. Paddlers Village. N7793 Scrooges Alley, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-1695
• Rustic Hiawatha National Forest Campgrounds are located on AuTrain Lake, by Lake Superior in Christmas, and in the National Forest south of Munising.

Ontonagon & Silver City (Western Upper Peninsula by Lake Superior and the "Porkies")

• River Road RV Park, Campground, and Bunkhouse . 600 River Road, Ontonagon, MI  49953. Phone: 906-884-4600. 3 Season (April - November) camping by the Ontonagon River.  30 full hookups, pull through sites, and tent sites. Wi-Fi. Shower Room (handicap accessible) with hot showers and heated floor, Dump station, Laundry Room, Playground, and a Bunk House that sleeps up to 8 guests “dorm style”. Lake Superior water access. Loca ted only 15 minutes from the Porcupine Mountains State Park. Many ATV, ORV, Multiuse, snowmobile, and Equestrian trails in the County. Pets Welcome (Horses can be accommodated.)

Ottawa Nation al Forest in the Western Upper Peninsula . Rustic campgrounds with beautiful spacious wooded campsites.

Paradise & Newberry Area

Rustic camping is available near Tahquamenon Falls State Park in the Lake Superior State Forest north of Newberry and in the Hiawatha National Forest.

 

 

Paulding, Watersmeet, & Bruce Crossing MI (West Central Upper Peninsula)

  Seney near the Seney National Wildlife Refuge . 90 miles northwest of the bridge.

• There are two rustic State Forest Campgrounds on the Manistique River: Mead Creek and Merwin Creek. Perfect for paddlers on the Manistique River.
• Seney Township Park on the Fox River , about 2 miles northwest of Seney on CR-450. Electricity furnished by meter. Hand pump for water. Firewood provided. Fox River Pathway starts a few feet north of the campground.

Stephenson, MI (south central Upper Peninsula)

Coyote RV Park & Campground is located 1 mile west of US-41, near Stephenson, MI, or 21 miles north of Menominee in the south central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 50 spacious sites on 40 acres in the scenic countryside. Nightly, monthly, and seasonal rates.  Recreation Room with complete kitchen. Shower house, pavilion, & playground. 3-bedroom rental cottage. Pets welcome. Special Fun Events open to the public. W6182 County Road G-12, Stephenson, MI 49887. Phone: 906-753-4946.

Tahquamenon Falls

Tahquamenon Falls State Park . Phone # (906) 492-3415. Fax # (906) 492-3590. For camping reservations, call 1-800-543-2937. Between Newberry and Paradise , MI. The park encompasses close to 40,000 acres stretching over 13 miles. Most of this is undeveloped woodland without roads, buildings or power lines. The Upper Falls is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. It has a drop of nearly 50 feet and is more than 200 feet across.

At Tahquamenon, two campgrounds are available within the park ; Modern campgrounds are at the Lower Falls plus there are modern campgrounds located at the Rivermouth. Campground has approximately 90 sites and each site is equipped with electricity, a ground fire ring and table. Other features of the modern campgrounds are warm showers and flush toilets. Sanitation stations are available at the Lower Falls and Rivermouth Units. There is not a campground at the Upper Falls. Camping and fishing supplies available just north of the entrance to the Lower Falls. Open for Winter Camping.

Rustic camping is available near Tahquamenon Falls State Park in the Lake Superior State Forest north of Newberry and in the Hiawatha National Forest.

Trout Lake, MI (Eastern Upper Peninsula)

• Trout Lake Township Park offers a boat launch, camp sites, picnic areas, a ball diamond and ATV trails. The park has 83 camp sites, 60 with electric, a few right on the lakefront. Camping area has a shower house, dump station, and bathrooms. Open May 15 to Oct 15. No electricity or water after October 15th. Phone 906-569-3299.

Watersmeet, MI (Western Upper Peninsula)
North Shore Campground is located on Lake Lac Vieux Desert near the border between Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The campground offers 42 sites with electric and water hook-ups in a wooded area by the lake. Sand bottomed beach with docks for your boat. Modern shower house. Wi-Fi. Laundromat. Camp Store. 3-bedroom cabin for rent. Pets Welcome. North Shore Campground, E248885 Misery Bay Road, Land O' Lakes, WI 54540. Phone: 906-544 -2188

State Parks in the Upper Peninsula . For Reservations, call 1-800-44-PARKS. Uncrowded forest campgrounds at out of the way locations are a mainstay of the Upper Peninsula State Park system. Some of the parks are busy during holidays, so you should always call for reservations.

A great part of the Upper Peninsula consists of national and state forests. There are camping spots throughout the forests. Stop at the first Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) office you see for information. Also stop at the local Ranger District Office for the Hiawatha (east-central U.P.) and Ottawa National Forests. (west U.P.)

 

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