Central Upper Peninsula
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TRAIN LAKE CAMPGROUND/HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST (906) 387-3700; - not reservable 830-acre Au Train Lake, largest in the area, is popular not only for fishing (for northern, walleye, and perch) but for water-skiing. Of the 37 shady rustic sites (no showers, vault toilets, first-come, first-serve) on two asphalt loops, 11 are right on Buck Bay, on the lake's east side. A boat launch and picnic area with swimming beach are adjacent. The 2-mile songbird trail (see separate point of interest) starts here. Canoes and boats can be rented locally. - Just east off H-03/Au Train-Forest Lake Rd., 4 miles south of M-28 at Au Train and 3 miles north of M-94. Look for National Forest sign at Forest Rd. 227. $9/night. Open from May 15 to Sept. 30. Handicap accessible: not currently |
BAY
FURNACE CAMPGROUND/HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST (906) 387-2512; - not reservable 50 rustic campsites (no showers or electricity) are on two asphalt loops close to Lake Superior. Some sites are wooded, others open. Surprisingly, some sites are usually available in summer. Come early in the week in late July-early August to be sure. There's a small beach and beautiful views across to Grand Island. This campground is a favorite of divers exploring nearby shipwrecks. The ruins of a limestone charcoal furnace are at the picnic area on the entrance road. The company town of Onota, burned in 1877, once was on this site. - From M-28 at Christmas, look for sign to Bay Furnace campground. It's not far north of the highway. $10/night. Open May 15-Sept. 30. Wheelchair-accessible: 2 sites. |
BACKCOUNTRY
CAMPING ALONG PICTURED ROCKS' NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL - Permits required from the Visitor Center; (906) 387-3700 13 dispersed primitive campsites, to be used by hikers and kayakers, are along this popular trail. Most are at stream mouths or near lakes. Mosquito River, Chapel Beach, and Beaver Creek campsites are below the bluff, near beaches. Several designated backcountry campsites are along the way. If you get a permit, you can line up a campsite. They are available by reservation by mail or fax only from the Munising Visitor Center at (906) 387-3700. Reservations must be made at least two weeks before your trip. Group campsites are in greatest demand and get reserved first. For 2006 reservations may be handled through the national reservation system for national parks and forests. Cost: $15/permit (up to 14 nights) for groups up to 6; $30 for groups from 7 to 20. All that's provided is a fire ring and bear poles from which food must be hung. Leave-no-trace camping practices should be observed, and backpacking stoves instead of fires are encouraged. |
Witz's
Marina & Campground Skanee, Mi. 906-524-7795 located approximately 16 miles northeast of L'Anse, Michigan on beautiful Huron Bay in the small community of Skanee. Our family owned, rustic outdoors campground and marina has been in existence for over 30 years. We offer 50 campsites, a large marina and a camper convenience store. |
| LITTLE
BASS LAKE CAMPGROUND (906) 341-5666; - not reservable On 84-acre Little Bass Lake, this 12-site rustic campground has no swimming area, and as a result, few children and less noise. Lightly used, the campground is enjoyed by people who want to be away from noise, boating activity, and development. There's carry-in boat access only. Fishing is for largemouth bass, pike, perch, crappie, and bluegill. - Take M-94 11 miles south of Shingleton. Turn west on CR 437, then south about 2 1/2 miles on Bass Lake Road to campground. $7/night. Open from May 15 thru Oct. 7. Handicap accessible: call. |
INDIAN
RIVER CAMPGROUND (906) 341-5666; - not reservable Proximity to M-94 makes for some road noise at this five-site rustic campground, but the fishing is good, and so is canoe access to the wild and scenic Indian River and canoe trail. There's also a picnic area here. (See above.) - About 13 miles south of Shingleton on M-94. $7/night. Open from May 15 thru Oct. 7. Handicap accessible: call. |
COLWELL
LAKE CAMPGROUND (906) 341-5666 - Not reservable except for group sites. This very popular 35-site rustic campground has been reconstructed to be fully accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Five sites ($12/night) have electricity for RV hookups. A scenic 1.6 mile hiking trail with benches goes around 145-acre Colwell Lake. There's a swimming beach (mats make it wheelchair-accessible), boat ramp, and pump station. Fishing is for northern pike, largemouth bass, perch, and panfish. Group sites must be reserved. - About 9 miles south of Shingleton and M-28 via M-94. $7 and $9/night. Open from May 15 through September 15. Handicap accessible: fully ADA accessible. |
Northland
Outfitters P.O. Box 65 8174 Highway M-77 Germfask, Michigan 49836 Call Toll Free 1-800-808-3FUN Welcome to Northland Outfitters Campground - a camping experience that is peaceful, beautiful, and within two miles of the Seney Wildlife Refuge. Our campground offers guests: Four Rental Cabins and 14 campsites (5 are located along the gorgeous Manistique River and 5 others are perfect for big rigs!) RV sites include electricity, water, & cable TV. A dump station is also available for our guests. |
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Lake State Park South Unit Route 2, Box 2500 Manistique, MI 49854 Reservations: (800)447-2757 Phone: (906)341-2355 Fax: (906)341-5455 Indian Lake South
Unit - 143 sites including 2 mini cabins. Showers, flush toilets, electric
at the sites, sanitation station, 8 handicap modern sites along with
2 handicap tent sites for a total of 10. We also have an Adventure Ranger
program in the summer, this person provides group activities throughout
the summer. Campground host also available. Metal detecting area. |
Big
Cedar Campground, Canoe Livery 7936 Highway M-77 Germfask, MI 49836 906-586-6684 Your Hosts are Barry and Tanya Peters Located at Germfask MI, just 70 miles northwest of the Mackinac Bridge in the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan Big Cedar Campground in Germfask, MI is on the shores of the Manistique River within 3 miles of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. There are 53 sites for tents, campers, and RV's. Big Cedar is open
each year from May 1 to September 30th, and from October 1st through
the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Reservations recommended, so be sure
to call ahead for fall camping. |
LITTLE
BEAVER LAKE CAMPGROUND/ PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE (906) 387-3700; - not reservable 8 rustic campsites on the shore of Little Beaver Lake are closer together than the other two National Lakeshore campgrounds. Because this campground is so small and so well located, it is the most likely to be full. Have some backup campgrounds in mind. On the beautiful White Pine Trail, with interpretive signs, around the lake. Good location for day hikes. The road down to the campground is so steep, big RVs can't make it back up. About 20 miles east of Munising on H-58, then 3 miles north on Little Beaver Lake Rd. $10/night. Open from May 10 thru Oct. 31. Handicap accessible: 1 site. - About 20 miles east of Munising on H-58, then 3 miles north on Little Beaver Lake Rd. $10/night. Open from May 10 thru Oct. 31. Handicap accessible: 1 site. |
WANDERING
WHEELS CAMPGROUND (906) 387-3315 - This 89-site private campground scores high for a wooded setting and pleasant atmosphere. It has many kinds of sites, from various hookup combinations to none at all and sites for tents. Hot showers. Laundry. Grocery store. Group sites for tents. Lots of extras include heated pool, rec hall, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, badminton, and (for a fee) minigolf. Reservations recommended. - On M-28, 3 1/2 miles east of Munising. Open May thru mid-Oct. Handicap accessible: call. |
| Woodstar
Beach Campground 2674 Rt.2 Manistique MI 49854, 906-341-6514 May-Oct |
Colwell
Lake Campground M-94 and FR-2246 Hiawatha National Forest Manistique, MI 49854 Phone: (906)341-5666 The campground consists of 35 individual family sites, five have electric RV hook-ups, fire ring, lantern post and tent pad. Toilets and water hydrants are conveniently spaced throughout the campground. Group site is available for those wishing to camp together. Reservations must be made for the group site. Colwell lake is 145 acres with an excellent swimming beach and boat access. Camping, fishing, picnicking and hiking are other popular recreation activities at Colwell Lake. Renovated in 1993, the area meets most current Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines. |
Indian
Lake State Park South Unit Indian Lake South Unit - 143 sites including 2 mini cabins. Showers, flush toilets, electric at the sites, sanitation station, 8 handicap modern sites along with 2 handicap tent sites for a total of 10. We also have an Adventure Ranger program in the summer, this person provides group activities throughout the summer. Campground host also available. Metal detecting area. |
Camp
Seven Lake Campground County Road 442 Hiawatha National Forest Manistique, MI 49854 Phone: (906)341-5666 There are 41 campsites
set among large shade trees, each has a table and fire ring. There are
seven specified sites available for handicapped people, as well as other
facilities. Drinking water is conveniently located throughout the campground.
Camp 7 Lake is a 60-acre lake that offers swimming, boating, and fishing,
as well as camping and picnicking. A nature trail is nearby. The excellent
location, beautiful setting, and many activities make this a perfect
place for spending a day or a weekend. Open May 16 to September 15. |
| Michigammee
Shores Campground Resort Open May 1 thru Oct 15 On Lake Michigamme in the Heart of Upper Michigan's Moose Country! Phone (906) 339-2116 Michigamme Shores is One of the Top-Rated Resorts in the Upper Peninsula. Enjoy hiking in one of nature's true wildernesses ... Michigamme Shores is the closest resort to the famous U.P. moose country area. While hiking be on the lookout for moose, bear, deer and beaver, along with numerous species of birds. This includes America's favorite, the bald eagle. Don't forget your camera and binoculars.Enjoy fishing and hunting at their best ... Walleye, northern pike, and record size muskie! Fish around remote islands, in deep channels, or quiet coves. Bring your own boat or rent one of ours. When hunting use the full services of Michigamme Shores as your base camp and literally walk or take a short drive to some of the best hunting |
Country
Village RV Park Ishpeming 906-486-0300. 105 campsites and 4 cabins. Full-Service, pull-through sites, and rustic sites. Swimming pool, wading pool, spa, and childrens play area. Within walking distance of Country Village restaurants, shops, bowling alley, and movie theater |
Gitche
Gumme RV Park Marquette 1-866-GG-RV-Park If You like your Park to be clean with well maintained facilities and quiet then we can assure you that this is the place for you!! There are wooded Tent Sites to 100 ft. Drives with 75 channel Cable TV, and true Satellite Movies with the push of a button! Right out your door you can walk the 1.5 miles of Lake Superior Beach, or 18 holes of Golf, and Casino Gambling. A 10 Minute Drive you will be in Marquette, or 30 Minutes to Picture Rocks National Shore line.. Best of all everything comes with your site fee!! Air conditioning, Movie Entrance, Morning Coffee, Showers, Firewood, Viewing of our hand carved rocks. The Fudge Factory is open each evening for Complimentary taste testing of our home make Fudge!! Don't forget Kids get Free Bubble Gum Fudge Cones each Evening!!! |
Big
Cedar Campground, Big Cedar Campground in Germfask, MI is on the shores of the Manistique River within 3 miles of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. There are 53 sites for tents, campers, and RV's. Big Cedar is open each year from May 1 to September 30th, and from October 1st through the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Reservations recommended, so be sure to call ahead for fall camping. |
| Horseshoe
Lake Campground and RV Park 840 Horseshoe Lake Road, Gwinn, Michigan 49841 Call: 1-906 346-9937 |
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 May 15 to Sept. 15. |
Van
Riper State Park offers half a mile of sunny Lake Michigamme shoreline. Van Riper- Modern - (800) 447-2757, 147 site(s), $23/$21 Van Riper- Rustic - (800) 447-2757, 40 site(s), $14 Van Riper-Rustic Cabin - (906) 339-4461 Description - Van Riper State Park boasts 1,200 acres with half a mile of Lake Michigamme frontage offering an ideal summer swimming location. Warm water temperatures and fine sand beach are a pleasant alternative to the chilly Lake Superior waters and its stone beaches. The park also has half a mile of Peshekee River frontage. First developed as a mining area, the park now supports several miles of hiking trails amid northern hardwoods and conifers. Back in the late
1980s, 59 moose were moved from Algonquin National Park in Ontario,
Canada to a release area several miles north of Van Riper State Park.
The herd has grown considerably and may be viewed when traveling areas
north of the park. Information is available at the park. |
Tourist
Park Campground Parks & Recreation Department 401 E Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 Reservations: Phone: (906) 228-0460 FAX: (906) 228-0493 Tourist Park Phone (906) 228-0465 There is a $4.00 reservation fee, and the minimum charge to reserve a site is one night's fee. There is a 14 night limit on reservations, and we begin taking reservations on January 1st. The season begins the middle of May and lasts until October 15th. There is a $10.00 cancellation fee. |
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J. McLain State Park Rt. 1, Box 82, M-203, Hancock, Ml 49930; (906) 482-0278. Situated on Lake Superior, McLain boasts beautiful views of Michigan sunsets. Park pastimes include swimming, fishing, hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and viewing the lighthouse. Take M-203 north of Hancock eight miles. Winter camping. Rustic cabin rental available.For Reservations, call 1-800-44-PARKS |
Lake
Fanny Hooe Resort and Campground Copper Harbor, Michigan 49918. Phone 800-426-4451. Seasonal 64 site modern campground with water & electric and full hook-up sites with sewer and cable TV. Clubhouse with bathrooms and hot showers. Game room, laundromat, boat rentals & gift shop. Sandy swimming beach on Lake Fanny Hooe. |
Tourist
Park Campground Parks & Recreation Department 401 E Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 Reservations: Phone: (906) 228-0460 FAX: (906) 228-0493 Tourist Park Phone (906) 228-0465 There is a $4.00 reservation fee, and the minimum charge to reserve a site is one night's fee. There is a 14 night limit on reservations, and we begin taking reservations on January 1st. The season begins the middle of May and lasts until October 15th. There is a $10.00 cancellation fee. |
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. |
| North
Canal Township Park Rte 1 PO Box 166 Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: (906)482-8319 |
City
of Houghton RV Park 1100 West Lakeshore Drive PO Box 406 Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: (906) 482-8745 Email: rvpark@cityofhoughton.com |
Baraga
State Park 1300 US-41 South, Baraga MI 49908; (906) 353-6558. Situated on the Keweenaw Bay (Lake Superior) with easy access to the water, the park is centrally located to the many attractions in the western Upper Peninsula. The bay offers anglers good action on salmon, steelhead, lake and brown trout. Take US-41 south of Baraga less than a mile.For Reservations, call 1-800-44-PARKS |
Sunset
Bay RV Resort Campground, and Cabins on the shores of Lake Superior 7 miles north of Ahmeek on Five Mile Point Road or 7 miles south of Eagle River, MI in the Keweenaw Peninsula. 40 sites with electric & water hook-ups, bath houses, laundry, ice, and a dump station. Three rental log cabins with one or two bedrooms, fireplaces and full kitchens. 2701 Sunset Bay Beach Road. Ahmeek, MI 49901. Open June 1st to September 30th. Phone: 906-337-2494 (summer): 906-337-4736 (winter). |
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Fuller Park and Campground Michigan Highway M-35 ~ 906-786-4902/ 906-786-1020 The wooded 82 acre park on Lake Michigan and the Bark River has modern campground facilities in a quiet setting. The park and campground is located 15 miles south of Escanaba on M35 highway at crossing of Bark River. |
Pioneer
Trail Park and Campground Michigan Highway M-35/US2 906-786-4902/ 06-786-1020 The beautiful 74 acre park and campground on the Escanaba River, located between Escanaba and Gladstone, has a modern campground that easily handles both tents and RV units. Located between Escanaba and Gladstone. Read below about Pioneer Trail Park Heritage. |
Gladstone
Bay Campground Located on the shores of Little Bay de Noc New Facility Constructed in 2006. Open May through mid-October Gladstone Bay Campground offers many of the modern amenities you are looking for when you are away from home, while still giving you a wonderful outdoor camping experience. You can now even surf the net with our new wireless hotspot. Call for more details
(906) 428-1211 |
Fayette
Historic State Park 13700 13.25 Lane, Garden, MI 49835; (906) 644-2603. This park features a restored iron smelting company town (1867-1891). The townsite is jointly administered with the Michigan Historical Center, Department of State.The park also features a campground and three miles of shoreline on Big Bay De Noc. Take US-2 to Garden Corners and go south on M-183 for 17 miles. For reservations, call 1-800-44-PARKS |
| LAKE
ANTOINE COUNTY PARK (906) 774-8875 - 80 modern campsites ($15/night) at this convenient local park are closely spaced. See above for info on swimming and the outstanding fishing. A seniors' park on the northwest shore offers shore fishing and a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier. Reservations advised in July and August. - On Lake Antoine Rd./CR 396. Turn east off U.S. 2 on the north end of Iron Mountain near Romagnoli's restaurant. Campground is on lake in 1 1/2 miles. Campground open Mem.-Labor Day. Handicap accessible. Family friendly. Pets allowed. |
Summer
Breeze Campground 4 miles north of Iron Mountain. Phone: 906-774-7701. Heated swimming pool. 70 shady sites including full hook-ups, electric and water campsites, and tent sites. Dump station, hot showers, camp store, playground, and laundry room. Wireless internet access and dial-up. Open May 1st through October 15th. W8576 Twin Falls Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Pets welcome. |
Whitefish
Hill R.V. Park & Campground 8455 US 2 • PO Box 67 Rapid River, MI 49878 Right on US 2 • Easy Off Easy On Located on the south side of road; Look for the red historic barn! Phone: 1-800-476-6515Look no farther, at Whitefish Hill R.V. Park and Campground, we have what you need. Large 85 - 100 ft. pull through sites which accommodate the largest rigs, camping and R.V. sites include 30 or 50 amps, picnic tables, water, sewer, expanded cable, fire rings and have wireless internet access available. Our service building is open 24 hours a day and features private, individual restrooms with showers. We also offer Seasonal and Monthly Rates. |
Whispering
Valley Campground 8410 US 2 Rapid River, Michigan 49878 Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-664-7044 Information:(906)474-7044 Welcome to Whispering Valley Campground, the campground that combines all the comforts of home with a serene camping atmosphere. At Whispering Valley we offer RV campers a place to relax with nature while still having all the luxuries you are accustomed to at home. All RV campsites are pull-thrus for easy setup and departure, and include full hookups consisting of water, sewer, electric and cable TV. Whispering Valley has something for everyone. Whispering Valley is located just a few short miles from restaurants, grocery stores, bait shops, golf courses, casinos, movie theaters, shopping, and some exciting tourist attractions. |
| Rivers
Bend Campground N 3905 Pine Mountain Rd. Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Phone: (906)779-1171 An 160 site campground
located on Menominee river with swimming beach, playground, boat access,
picnic area, with boat, canoe, and paddleboat rental available. |
WITZ'S
MARINA & CAMPGROUND! Skanee, Mi. 906-524-7795 Witz's Marina &
Campground is located approximately 16 miles northeast of L'Anse, Michigan
on beautiful Huron Bay in the small community of Skanee. Our family
owned, rustic outdoors campground and marina has been in existence for
over 30 years. We offer 50 campsites, a large marina and a camper convenience
store. |
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