Kim E.
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TravelerL'Anse Township Park & Campground
Peaceful getaway for us and the dogs.
We come up every year for the meteor shower, and every stay is a great one. New shower rooms, and huge dog park are awesome!
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Allouez, MI
Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground welcomes pets throughout their Lake Superior shoreline sites, making it a standout choice for camping with dogs near Allouez. The campground features tent sites directly on the beach where dogs can enjoy the waterfront alongside their owners, plus RV sites and cabins that accommodate pets. McLain State Park Campground also permits dogs throughout its facility, offering electric hookups and modern restrooms that make extended stays with pets more comfortable. The spacious sites in the 100s loop provide more privacy for families camping with dogs, while the tent-only area near the lake allows for closer beach access. Both locations maintain clean facilities with fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Campsites remain well-maintained with trash collection available, though pet owners should bring waste bags as dedicated pet stations are limited in the area.
The Keweenaw Peninsula offers numerous hiking opportunities where leashed dogs can join their owners on trails near both campgrounds. Lake Superior's shoreline provides excellent spots for dogs to cool off during summer months, with many pet owners noting the clean, accessible beach areas are perfect for morning walks with dogs. While camping at Lake Linden Village Campground, visitors can explore nearby Torch Lake with canines or visit the college town of Houghton for pet supplies if needed. During peak summer season, the limited shade at some sites means pets should have adequate shelter from direct sun. Most campgrounds in the area enforce standard leash policies with no specific breed restrictions mentioned, though owners report varied enforcement levels. The bathrooms and shower facilities at McLain State Park are particularly well-maintained, making longer stays with pets more comfortable regardless of weather conditions.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Allouez, Michigan (28)
1. McLain State Park Campground
28 ReviewsHancock, MI10 milesWebsite+1 (906) 482-0278"When we got close to the park entrance on MI 123 our GPS wanted us to go another.5 mile to the campground(CG) but a trailer was turning into a state park road so we followed."
"A short drive from Houghton brings you to the shore of Lake Superior. McLain sprawls along the shore giving almost every campsite a beautiful view."
2. Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground
10 ReviewsMohawk, MI7 milesWebsite+1 (906) 337-2494$25 - $50 / night
"However, when we drove past the roadside sign, my husband said he wanted to check it out. And we're so glad we did!"
"We really liked this campground mostly for its location and beautiful beach on Lake Superior."
3. Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
10 ReviewsHancock, MI14 milesWebsite+1 (906) 482-7413$15 - $25 / night
"Lower level sites near the canal would be great, but can be windy. The dump station is design with one lane, so can get a backup. Some site have had fresh gravel applied."
"You can walk down to the beach as well as some hiking trails nearby down the road. Also, it’s about a 33 minute walk to some restaurants and shops in town. Clean, heated restrooms."
4. Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Campground
56 ReviewsCopper Harbor, MI28 milesWebsite+1 (906) 289-4215$30 / night
"Things I love about this campground: sites with easy access to private lakeside swimming, clean restrooms with Wifi and laundry, the fort is an interesting piece of history to explore, and the conglomerate"
"The center is blacktopped surrounded by grass and trees. Grass sites are around the perimeter- they are still great. There is nothing better than to walk on the pier at night and star gaze."
5. Lake Linden Village Campground
3 ReviewsHubbell, MI7 milesWebsite+1 (906) 296-9911"Location is on Torch Lake in the town of Lake Linden MI. Well maintained and friendly campers all around. The college town of Houghton, home of Michigan Tech is nearby as well."
"We enjoyed taking the canoe and kayak out on the lake, cooked a nice steak meal in the pavilion, accessible sites w/electric and water hookups, showers were nice and hot."
6. Village Park
2 ReviewsHubbell, MI7 milesWebsite+1 (906) 296-9911"Lake Linden Village Campground is a fairly small, but nice campground. They have a lower portion that's made more for trailers or motorhomes, and an upper rustic portion for tents."
7. City of Houghton RV Park
3 ReviewsHoughton, MI14 milesWebsite+1 (906) 482-8745"Despite the sites being pretty close, you have great water views, within walking distance to downtown and a short car ride away from lots of things to do and places to visit. "
"The sites are close but the view and proximity to outdoor walking make this a campground we will return to visit."
8. Lake Perrault
7 ReviewsToivola, MI23 miles"My fiancé and I (plus our dog) are doing a week of traveling out of our sprinter van through the UP. We stumbled upon this location through this app."
"Nice small lake, easy access from the main road. Road to the lake isn’t paved and there are huge potholes so go slow."
9. Ahmeek Copper Mine Camp
Be the first to review!Mohawk, MI2 milesWebsite+1 (906) 767-8121$19 - $85 / night
10. Trails End Campground
9 ReviewsCopper Harbor, MI27 milesWebsite+1 (906) 289-4461$20 - $95 / night
"Some sites are more tucked away in the trees which makes you feel more secluded. The CG was never anywhere close to full when we were there. Lots of rustic cabins being built."
"Potable water near campground entrance. Campground, cabins & trails are still under construction. Although close to Lake Superior, no direct access from campground to the lake."
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Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Campground
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Mouth of the Huron Dispersed Camping
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Allouez, MI
228 Reviews of 28 Allouez Campgrounds
Debra R.
GuideL'Anse Township Park & Campground
Hidden Gem
Beautiful & clean. Great site overlooking Lake Superior. Need to walk over highway to get to water. Very orderly and great Park Manager. Family & pet friendly with awesome playground.
MickandKarla W.
LegendMcLain State Park Campground
Good Base to Explore the Area
When we got close to the park entrance on MI 123 our GPS wanted us to go another.5 mile to the campground(CG) but a trailer was turning into a state park road so we followed. Good choice as this was the correct road that led to the gate where you register and checked in. The road the GPS was taking us to is currently only used as an exit from the CG. After a not-so-informative check-in, we headed into the park to find water. From the online map, we believed there was a water spigot near our site so we drove to the site only to find it was not a water hose assessable spigot. Then we headed to the dump station where we did find two potable water spigots on each side of the dump station. There was a permanently fixed hose coming out of the spigots, but the first one’s threads were worn out and wouldn’t stay screwed in. We had to wait for another rig to get fresh water and dump before we could move forward to the second one that did screw in so we could fill our fresh water tank. After that, we headed to site 110 that’s an easy back-in but only electric(50 AMP/30/20). The 100s loop is newer and it's big rig friendly with sites nicely spaced apart. Site 110 is probably the most spacious and private site in the CG as it sits in a little berm. Site 112 is nicely spaced, but you will get highway noise. Concerning RV sites in the main CG area, there is a separate tent-only area on the lake, and RV sites closest to the lake tend to be smaller in site length but we saw a couple of 36 to 40-foot 5th wheels with the tow vehicle parked wherever. In the 20 to 40 numbered sites that are not on the lake, we noticed larger class As and a couple of toy haulers. In the mid-30s sites across from the lakeside, large rigs were parked willy-nilly to make their rig fit. All the original sites are pretty much crammed in together but if you want to be where all the action is i.e. partiers and kids, this would be your area. When you get past site 40 there are 90-degree back-in sites of various lengths with most having a lot of trees and vegetation between sites giving more privacy. The 35ish-foot 5th wheels we saw in there, didn’t seem to care about tree branches scraping the roof. One note about the 41- 60s area is that the power boxes are behind every two sites and shared. Depending on how you are positioned on the pad, and where the power cord connects to the rig, you may need about 60’ of power cord to reach the power box. We also noticed on our walks around the CG that due to the poor to nonexistent cell signal here(1 bar on Verizon), people especially teenagers were sitting around talking to each other versus staring at phones. There were plenty of nearby trails to explore with the dogs, including a dog beach. McLain makes a great staging point to explore the area and take in Eagle River and Copper Bay attractions.
- Richard E.Guide
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Campground
Love it
Things I love about this campground: sites with easy access to private lakeside swimming, clean restrooms with Wifi and laundry, the fort is an interesting piece of history to explore, and the conglomerate formation rock beaches of Lake Superior are just a picturesque 5-minute hike through old pine forests. The sites are pretty compact in the east campground (though definitely not the toughest I’ve seen), but the west is more spread out.
Side note for those with sturdy shocks and off-road tires on their car, the nearby road to Horseshoe Harbor offer a short hike to a blissfully private and peaceful beach. Worth checking out!
Art S.LegendMcLain State Park Campground
A busy spot but enjoyable
A short drive from Houghton brings you to the shore of Lake Superior. McLain sprawls along the shore giving almost every campsite a beautiful view. Our site has a picnic table and even a couple wooden deck chairs looking towards the sunset. Every site has electric with water available at a few locations. There is a dump station near the trash bins. With the park stretching a couple miles you can get in a good walk along the paved camp road. There are a few extra trails to add some adventure. We found some that parallel the road and head to the beach - there’s even a dog beach! There are plenty of shelters and benches to find some personal space. Humans can walk down to the sand and sit by the beach (no dogs for most of it). Some folks put their kayaks in to paddle a bit. One drawback is the sparse restrooms. A centralized shower house is by the entrance. Vault toilets are around but you could have a bit of a walk. Tips: the entrance is earlier than google will take you so keep an eye open. Another camper told us to stop by the Jam Pot in the way north along 26. The monks make and sell a variety of things but Greg kept raving about the cupcakes. It’s nearJacob falls. We are stopping by on our way out tomorrow.
- Jenny R.
ScoutMcLain State Park Campground
Nice lakeside campground right off the highway
Mclain State Park Campground is the first Campground that you will encounter upon entering the Keweenaw peninsula of Michigan. It is located directly on the shore of Lake Superior off of Highway 203, and is within quick driving distance of many food options, grocery stores, and gas stations, not to mention Walmart. McClain has campsites and cabins available, reservations are recommended as it does get busy in the summer. The cabins are available for year-round rental and make for a cozy place to come back to after hunting or snowmobiling.
- MMichael B.Traveler
Lake Linden Village Campground
Wonderful Campground
Campground is well laid out. Location is on Torch Lake in the town of Lake Linden MI. Well maintained and friendly campers all around.
The college town of Houghton, home of Michigan Tech is nearby as well.
- MMarissa R.Scout
Lake Perrault
Beautiful and quiet lake front
My fiancé and I (plus our dog) are doing a week of traveling out of our sprinter van through the UP. We stumbled upon this location through this app. This was a Monday evening and every site was being used or people just had stuff at the sites (not sure if anyone was actually staying at the spots) We were having an enjoyable time but then didn’t have a good interaction with one of the other campers. It was a problem to play fetch with our dog not being on a leash. Our dog was staying in our camp and playing fetch away from others. So we decided to pack up camp due to the interaction. Didn’t feel like any good was going to happen the rest of the night after that.
Shari G.LegendBig Lake State Forest Campground
Winter comes early to the UP
The Michigan State Forest Campgrounds continue to delight us. For $15 a night you can experience camping like I did as a child – simple, unelectrified, and in beautiful outdoor locations. Lots of space in between most sites gives you a good deal of privacy. In mid-October, we woke up to full on winter one morning, so be prepared for anything in the shoulder season. Also, the entrance to this campground is not for low clearance vehicles...it is full of HUGE flooded potholes (small ponds really). Not recommended for 2 wheel drive, low clearance vehicles.
Getting to Big Lake leads you through some marvelous pine meadows and wetlands with browsing deer and pheasants. The North Country Trail (long distance backpacking trail) winds through this part of the UP, and the Big Lake campground would make a perfect starting or ending place for a section hike. Within 10 miles back on the highway is a large gas station/convenience store and café where you could get a hot meal or stock up on a few essentials.
Opportunities for hiking, biking, paddling or fishing abound in this area, so plan to bring your gear with you. There is a small craft launch right in the campground to access the lake, which as it turns out isn’t very big when you compare it to nearby Lake Superior. I imagine that this might be a popular deer hunting campground during rifle season. Bathrooms are simple pit-toilets, and water is accessible year-round with the hand operated well pump.
Guide to Allouez
Campsites near Allouez, Michigan provide access to the Keweenaw Peninsula's unique geology and wilderness areas. Situated approximately 25 miles northeast of Hancock, the area features old growth forest bordered by Lake Superior's rocky coastline. Summer temperatures average 70-75°F with cooler evenings, while winter camping opportunities remain limited due to heavy lake effect snow that regularly exceeds 200 inches annually.
What to do
Hiking at Hunter's Point Park: Located near Copper Harbor, just a short drive from Trails End Campground, this park features scenic Lake Superior shoreline trails. "Highly recommend hiking the trails at nearby Hunter's Point Park," notes Fred S., who appreciated the accessible nature paths during his stay.
Fishing opportunities: McLain State Park offers jetty fishing access where Lake Superior meets the Hancock canal. One visitor explains, "Has jetty near beach with lighthouse. Great for fishing. Canal to Houghton/Hancock empties into lake next to beach," providing multiple fishing environments in a single location.
Visit historic sites: Fort Wilkins Historic State Park maintains a restored 1844 military outpost with interpretive displays. As Cheryl K. mentions, "Enjoyed visiting the historic fort - they've done a great job of making history understandable," making it educational for visitors interested in the region's past.
Mountain biking trails: The Keweenaw Peninsula offers extensive trail systems accessible from campgrounds. Trails End Campground provides direct access as Jeanie P. points out: "Close to one entrance to the mountain bike trail system and about a mile bike ride into town on a gravel trail," creating convenient recreation opportunities.
What campers like
Waterfront campsites: Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground offers sites directly on Lake Superior. Jeremy B. observed, "The lake shore sites have beautiful, full views of the lake but just know that many sites will be a tight fit for larger rigs," highlighting the tradeoff between premium views and space.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain high standards for bathroom facilities. Michael U. praised McLain State Park's "Modern bathhouse with amazing showers," while Amy G. was impressed with Sunset Bay's unique bathroom design: "The bathroom was in a little house, but it had its own shower and looked like something from a log cabin. Not at all like a campground bathroom!"
Privacy options: Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground provides secluded tent sites. Melanie R. commented, "The tent sites have lots of trees that makes it seem like you are roughin' it," offering a more remote camping experience despite being near town.
Affordability: Many campgrounds in the region offer reasonable rates. At Trails End, Michael M. notes, "Price is now $20/night," while Lake Perrault provides completely free dispersed camping with Chuck M. describing it as "an idyllic camping spot."
What you should know
Limited reservations: Several campgrounds operate on a first-come basis. At Lake Perrault, Laura M. advises, "It's a dispersed area with some sites with fire pits that are cleared and open for camping, maybe about 6 spots or so," making early arrival important during peak season.
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds involves rough roads. Lake Perrault campers warn, "Road to the lake isn't paved and there are huge potholes so go slow," while Trails End Campground requires navigating gravel trails to reach town.
Seasonal considerations: The Keweenaw Peninsula experiences distinct seasons. Many campgrounds close during winter months, and summer brings specific challenges as Lake Linden Village Campground visitors note: "There are no shade trees, so if staying during the summer, it's very hot when in the sun."
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies by location. Copper Harbor areas have minimal coverage as Fred S. reports from Trails End: "No T-Mobile nor AT&T cell service," though Lake Linden Village Campground offers "decent" AT&T signal according to visitors.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly beaches: The area features swimming areas specifically designed for families. At McLain State Park, Thomas S. noted, "There was a very nice beach and a dog friendly beach," providing options for both children and pets to enjoy water activities.
Playground access: Houghton RV Park sits adjacent to recreational facilities. One camper mentions, "Beautiful and clean! Right on the water with a little hut. Awesome playground as well," offering convenient entertainment for children.
Educational opportunities: Fort Wilkins Historic State Park provides learning experiences through its preserved military installation. Visitors appreciate that "they've done a great job of making history understandable," creating engaging activities for school-age children.
Wildlife viewing: The region offers chances to spot local animals. Nikki P. from Lake Linden Village Campground shares, "We saw a few bald eagles and a snowy owl during our stay, very cool," providing natural observation opportunities for families.
Tips for RVers
Site selection concerns: Lake Linden Village Campground offers RV amenities but with limitations. One RVer notes, "Good value with electric, water and dump station. Nice place for boating!" while cautioning about the lack of shade trees.
Waterfront parking options: Sunset Bay RV Resort accommodates larger vehicles with specific considerations. Jeremy B. advises, "We have a 26' travel trailer and stayed in the newer loop a little ways away from the beach. It didn't bother us as it was easier to park and a very short walk to enjoy the beautiful sunsets."
Utility connections: Campgrounds offer varying hookup options. At Houghton RV Park, visitors mention, "Full hook-up with cable and good WiFi," though they warn, "There are no bathrooms or showers in the park so you must have a self-contained RV."
Maneuverability challenges: Some campgrounds present parking difficulties. Carol W. noted about Houghton RV Park, "A bit tricky to maneuver but once you are set up this is a great city waterfront park!" suggesting careful navigation for larger vehicles.
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