Craig Lake State Park holds one of the Upper Peninsula's more remote established campgrounds, where most sites are accessible only by boat or on foot. No motors are permitted on the lake. The access road off US-41 near Michigamme is manageable, but a western approach involves large boulders that can stop even high-clearance trucks. Sites include a picnic table and fire pit; anglers report smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, crappie, and occasional musky in the lake. The North Country Trail skirts the water and connects to additional routes throughout the park. Campers heading into the region can also browse campgrounds near Michigamme for staging options. Reserve in advance, and bring everything you need since the hike-in and paddle-in access leaves no room for supply runs.
Description
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCraig Lake State Park Campground is located in Michigan near Michigamme
Directions
Located 44 miles west of Marquette on US 41, and 8 miles west of Van Riper State Park.
Address
851 County Road Ake
Champion, MI 49814
Coordinates
46.59954293 N
88.18602128 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Cabins
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 59 min from Green Bay, WI
- 3 hrs 3 min from Wausau, WI
- 3 hrs 19 min from Appleton, WI
- 5 hrs 30 min from Traverse City, MI













