Fishing the Escanaba River, swimming in a natural river area, and hiking on-site trails give campers a full activity roster without leaving the property. Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park sits on the back edge of Gwinn, a small Upper Peninsula town, and runs along the Escanaba River with boat-in access available alongside standard drive-in sites. The campground operates June through September and requires reservations, so walk-in arrivals should plan ahead.
Sites here split into two distinct types. Full-hookup RV sites accommodate rigs up to 50 feet with electric, water, and sewer connections, though reviewers note these spots have limited shade and that the sewer hookup can sit far back from the pad. A dump station is available on-site for those who prefer not to use the in-ground connection. Tent sites, by contrast, are well-shaded and positioned with more separation between neighbors. The campground also has a basketball court, dog bag stations, and leash hooks near the restrooms, making it functional for pet owners.
Amenities include restrooms with showers and WiFi. The park draws a mix of RV travelers and tent campers, and because larger rigs often have self-contained bathrooms, the shared facilities tend to see lighter use. Michael M. describes it as "a river with various levels of campsites," which reflects the range of options across the grounds. Nearby Anderson Lake West - Gwinn State Forest and Little Lake State Forest Campground give anglers and paddlers additional access points in the surrounding area. The park works well for RV travelers wanting full hookups close to a river, and for tent campers who want shaded, spaced-out sites with trail access.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFarquar-Metsa Tourist Park is located in Michigan near Gwinn
Directions
Located 20 miles from Marquette. From Escanaba: Follow M-35 toward Gwinn. As you enter Gwinn, you will pass a small park (Peter Nordeen Park). At Flint St. (1st street past park) turn right and follow the road to the end. That will be Iron St. At this point you will see the park. Turn left onto Iron St. and you will pass a gate on your right. Turn right at the gate and you are in the park. From Marquette: Follow M-553 to the intersection of M-553 and Southgate Drive. Turn right onto Southgate Drive. Follow Southgate Drive over the river, this is now Iron Street. Just past the bridge, on your right you will see the gate for the park.
Address
150 W Iron St
Gwinn, MI 49841
Coordinates
46.2832349 N
87.43773767 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/30/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 41 min from Green Bay, WI
- 3 hrs 1 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 35 min from Wausau, WI
- 4 hrs 49 min from Traverse City, MI
