Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay offers a camping experience near Lake Superior's shoreline. The area features rocky terrain and dense forests, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 75°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Copper Harbor Lighthouse.

Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay

Copper Harbor, MI is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Copper Harbor is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Copper Harbor

The Best Camping Near Copper Harbor, Michigan

You have to drive like 30 minutes down an old logging road that has atvs and dirt bikes running around. I wouldn’t suggest doing it in a car as some spots got really rough. Any standard suv or truck will make it just take your time. The views are incredible and there’s about 10 spots you can camp. There was some strong winds when I was there.

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DO NOT BRING A STANDARD CAR DOWN HERE! Road was incredibly rough and no cell service.
That being said, risking my lifted 4WD SUV was well worth it. I may have forgotten to get a permit. Oops. There’s a large turnaround at the end of the road with spectacular views. I turned left at the outhouse and found a similar spot.
Flies and mosquitos were abundant but didn’t kill my vibe.
Make sure to check the weather before you go. If it had rained overnight, I probably wouldn’t have been able to make it out.

Absolutely Amazin

The drive was pretty rough.  My F150 with a truck camper made for a long, slow drive. If the pot holes were filled with water, my feet would have gotten wet😬.  Once to the point, the views were spectacular.  More people were there than expected, but the sites were far enough apart to enjoy some solitude.  Camping on Lake Superiors shore is a must, and this is  the place to do it. 

Worth the drive

The air is cool and crisp, the water is crashing against the rocky shoreline, there are tiny little mountains with tiny little trees, the sky is cloudy, and it's often a little drizzly this is a tiny little Pacific Northwest. 

The road in looks intimidating, but isn't that bad.

The nearby town of Copper Harbor is very cute.  Check out Jamsen's Bakery for some delicious donuts!

You can buy a state park pass at the nearby Fort Wilkins Historic State Park if you need one. 

There are vault toilets but no other facilities. 

Nearby attractions include...
- Keneeway Rocket Range
- Yooperlite Rock Collecting
- Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking

No boat ramp, but you could get kayaks or canoes in the water easily enough.

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