Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Alpha, MI

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Alpha, MI (104)

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    1. Bewabic State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    40 Photos
    70 Saves
    Alpha, Michigan

    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

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Paint River Hills Campground

    6 Reviews
    10 Photos
    24 Saves
    Crystal Falls, Michigan

    Paint River Hills Campground sits on 24 acres of scenic bluffs along the Paint River in downtown Crystal Falls. Guests are provided with easy access to both the State and County ATV trail systems. The campground features a clean modern shower building, 5 fully insulated sleeping cabins, 10 pull through sites (4 FHU), and 18 RV/tent sites. It offers a half mile, scenic, and unusual hiking trail along the river through cool bluffs, calcite outcroppings, and 140 year old cedars. Multilingual tree identification markers featuring the native Ojibwa language are displayed throughout the campground and along the trail. When the campground was built in 2003 an Ojibwa wigwam was constructed under a large white pine by a local Ojibwa and is the subject of a documentary. The wigwam has since been removed but the documentary is still available from the Hannahville Indian School in Wilson, Michigan.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $25 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Van Riper State Park Campground
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    3. Van Riper State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    52 Photos
    71 Saves
    Champion, Michigan

    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/buy-and-apply/rec-pp

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $34 / night

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    4. Silver Lake Resort

    9 Reviews
    19 Photos
    14 Saves
    Republic, Michigan
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Camping in the Clouds

    5. Camping in the Clouds

    5 Reviews
    2 Photos
    6 Saves
    Florence, Wisconsin

    Enjoy the beauty of the North Woods.... amazing sites, views, food, and surrounding activities in Florence, Wisconsin are waiting for you in this peaceful and scenic camping retreat. Join us for a weekend or the whole season, and discover what life is like in Northern Wisconsin when you're camping in the clouds!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      6. Pentoga Park Campground

      3 Reviews
      15 Saves
      Alpha, Michigan
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      7. Summer Breeze Campground

      5 Reviews
      10 Photos
      25 Saves
      Iron Mountain, Michigan
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Lake

      8. Franklin Lake

      11 Reviews
      33 Photos
      48 Saves
      Three Lakes, Wisconsin

      Overview

      Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking trails.

      Recreation

      The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, and bluegill, among others. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. Numerous trails exist in the area, with some beginning within the campground, including a 6-mile hike to nearby Anvil Lake. The 1-mile Franklin Lake interpretive trail is partly accessible and tours the forest of trees, with some over 400 years old. It leads to the 13-mile Hidden Lakes Trail, which loops south, around Butternut Lake, passing several small lakes with scenic vistas and a remarkable stand of old hemlock trees, then back to the campground. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.

      Natural Features

      The campground is situated in a lush stand of mature pine and hemlock trees, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. Historic stone and log structures, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, are scattered throughout the campground. The adjacent Franklin Lake is 892 acres and boasts a beautiful sandy beach.

      Nearby Attractions

      The City of Eagle River is located about 15 miles west of the campground. A variety of services are offered there.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $15 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Lost Lake Campground (WI)
      Camper-submitted photo from Lost Lake Campground (WI)
      Camper-submitted photo from Lost Lake Campground (WI)
      Camper-submitted photo from Lost Lake Campground (WI)
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      Camper-submitted photo from Lost Lake Campground (WI)

      9. Lost Lake Campground (WI)

      3 Reviews
      23 Photos
      16 Saves
      Long Lake, Wisconsin

      Overview

      Please note, this is Lost Lake Campground located in northern Wisconsin on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Lost Lake Campground is located in northeastern Wisconsin on the north shore of Lost Lake in a maple, aspen and white pine forest. The clear, 86-acre lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. No motors are permitted on Lost Lake. The Assessor's Nature Trail, which passes through a 150-year old hemlock and white pine stand, is located adjacent to the campground. The 3.3-mile-long Ridge Trail is also accessed from the trailhead adjacent to the campground. This trail links Lost Lake to Chipmunk Rapids Campground and the Lauterman National Recreation Trail.

      Recreation

      The lake provides opportunities for fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating. Anglers can expect to catch bass, trout and panfish. No motors are allowed on the lake including electric motors. Numerous trails exist in the area, many beginning in the campground and extending miles to other trail systems. The Lost Lake trail loops the lake itself and travels through old growth hemlock forests. The Assessor's Nature Trail also extends from the campground and provides views of 150-year old pine stands. The Ridge trail extends from Lost Lake Campground to Chipmunk Rapids Campground and eventually on to the Lauterman National Recreation Trail. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area, including resident American bald eagles and loons. The sounds of your visit will not be soon forgotten.

      Natural Features

      The campground is situated on the shore of crystal clear Lost Lake in a stand of maple, aspen and towering white pine trees. Lost Lake, at 86 acres, offers a relaxing paddle as no motors are allowed on this lake. A sandy beach area is available to enjoy the water.

      Nearby Attractions

      The Town of Florence is located east of the campground approximately 20 miles. Florence offers a variety of services and visitor information.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $15 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Lost Lake Cabins
      Camper-submitted photo from Lost Lake Cabins
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      10. Lost Lake Cabins

      3 Reviews
      32 Photos
      5 Saves
      Long Lake, Wisconsin

      Overview

      Lost Lake Cabins offers (11) cabins available for rent in the remote forested area situated on the shores of Lost Lake. These cabins are located in a group setting and provide an excellent base for rent by individuals, families, family reunions or any large group. The entire facility can sleep up to 60 people and is a great base for water fun, swimming, non motor boating, fishing, hiking, bird watching, mushrooming, hunting and many day-trip locations into the Upper Peninsula. Cabins can be rented from mid-May through mid-October. Rental fees are per cabin, per day whether for one or six persons with an 8 night maximum stay and 2 night minimum stay on the weekend. Cabins can be reserved up to 6 months in advance. Cabins 1 through 8 are located adjacent to and along the shore of the lake, while the First Aid Cabin, Staff Cabin #2 and Staff Cabin #1 are a bit further away from the lake. The Lost Lake Campground located across the lake offers friends and family the opportunity to tent camp or RV camping and still be within a short 1/4 mile walk to the Cabins.

      Recreation

      The 92-acre Lost Lake is stocked with perch, brown and rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. No motors are permitted on Lost Lake, but there is a boat access area available at the Lost Lake Campground. For visitors looking to beat the summer heat with a cool dip in the waters of Lost Lake, there is a small beach located at the cabins. In addition, there is a larger, appealing swimming beach available at the Lost Lake Campground. The Lost Lake Trail, a 1-mile interpretive trail through a stand of 150-year-old hemlock and pine, is a short walk from the cabins. Trails also connect to the Ridge trail and Assesors trail. the Lauterman National Recreation Trail system is just over 1 mile from the cabins.

      Natural Features

      The cabins sit amidst a forest of old-growth trees consisting mostly of Hemlock and Maple within walking distance of Lost Lake. The 92-acre lake gets its name from the lack of apparent inflow or outlet of water. The lake is actually fed by springs and the lake is a "No-Motor Lake". Tall white pines, hemlocks and other evergreens border the lake, Loons can be heard singing across the lake. A watchful eye can catch the resident eagle or osprey as they search the waters for their next meal. The lake is stocked yearly with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout and also has a good population of Smallmouth Bass and panfish. The cabins are a short drive to the Whisker Lake Wilderness. Learn more about the wilderness HERE .

      Nearby Attractions

      Numerous Lakes and Rivers nearby to explore, kayak or canoe. Several trails to hike and only about 10 minutes to the Whisker Lake Wilderness Area off of Highway 70. Great Biking trails located within an hour West near Eagle River, WI. Local Florence County Waterfall Tour and you could take in the Iron Mine Tour about 40 minutes away. From the Lost Lake Cabins you could do day trips to the Sylvania Wilderness, Bond Falls, Porcupine Mountains or Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superios all within a two hour drive in the Upper Peninsula.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Cabins

      $50 - $80 / night

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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Alpha

    366 Reviews of 104 Alpha Campgrounds


    • Adam A.
      Camper-submitted photo from West Bass Lake
      Oct. 18, 2024

      West Bass Lake

      Nice Campground and Beach, Recenntly Updated

      As of this writing, 2024, they have recently installed new showers and flush bathrooms. I live near this campground, so I have stayed at almost every site in the park. If you cant have or don't want a lake site, site #4 is the largest. It is almost 35 yards across the front. Trees are growing back, but not many mature trees on the East of the park. There is a really nice beach area adjacent to, but not in the campground. It is a nice short walk. Each site has electric hookup, and some sites have more than one box.  Not much ambient light in this park, so it is great for viewing stars and Northern Lights. This  park also is situated near the ATV trail, and has access to the 160 mile Blue Ox trail system.

    • Adam A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Emily Park Campground
      Oct. 18, 2024

      Lake Emily Park Campground

      Nice Campground and Park

      I live near this park, so I frequent it. They have recently made improvements to the park area, which make it very kid friendly. The park also has a nice pavilion with picnic tables.   Sites are spacious and spread out compared to other parks, and the area is pretty quiet. Sites have water and electric hookup.

    • Oli
      Camper-submitted photo from Country Village RV Park
      Oct. 18, 2024

      Country Village RV Park

      Good

      Whether you’re here for a quick stop or a longer stay, Solar Country Village RV Park offers a comfortable base for your Upper Peninsula adventures.

    • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Forest Pond Campground
      Sep. 14, 2024

      Forest Pond Campground

      Small campground

      Stopped here to use shower it's a small campground had permanent sites and walkin tent sites. It was clean quiet bathroom was nice,long hot shower has dump station.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Nicolet National Forest Pine Lake Campground
      Sep. 5, 2024

      Nicolet National Forest Pine Lake Campground

      Quiet National Forest campground on lake.

      Small primitive campsites right on lake pine in a beautiful area. The site are adequate and nothing negative to report. Host was super friendly and came up to welcome me. Picnic table down by lake so you can sit while watching the sunrise. $15/night unless you got a park/forest senior pass then 50% off.

    • Micheal S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Van Riper State Park Campground
      Aug. 20, 2024

      Van Riper State Park Campground

      Great campgeound

      We are not a big state park fan as, in Michigan, there are very close sites and tons of noise. This one was relatively quiet. The site were the standard Michigan close but the campgeound was t full and there many options to choose from. The lake is real nice and the beach area is clean, spacious and it has a general store that has firewood for sale. We first reserved a rustic site, then changed to an electrical hook up site after arriving. The ranger was very accomodating.

    • Jenni C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park
      Aug. 18, 2024

      Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park

      Well Kept Campground

      This reservation only campground was well kept and close to amenities in Gwinn like their city park and diners. The full hookup sites were well marked but not a lot of shade and septic hook up was far back. There is a dump site on premise so we utilized that. Tent sites are well shaded and secluded from each other. Tenants were amazing and hiking trails were beautiful. The weather was too cold to swim but the beach area would be nice with warmer weather.

    • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Lake
      Aug. 5, 2024

      Franklin Lake

      Quiet campground

      Beautiful campground had site 45 one week and site 72 the next both fcfs. Campground was quiet and clean. For those with out power there is outlets in shelter in middle of campground to charge batteries. Had phone service through boost mobile enough to stream movies

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Van Riper State Park Campground
      Aug. 4, 2024

      Van Riper State Park Campground

      Serenaded by snoring

      I’m a very simple camper used to having space and quiet…this was not the best time to pass through for an overnight. I arrived and the campground was so loud with people and kids shouting. There is zero privacy (they pack you in) so be sure to get a spot along the edge where you’ll at least have trees. I was very surprised and grateful how respectful everyone was of the quiet hrs…other than snoring and some traffic it was quiet. On a positive, the pit toilet was really clean and spacious. And the ranger at check in was so nice.

    • Lidia K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Luna White Deer Campground
      Jul. 27, 2024

      Luna White Deer Campground

      Simple, beautiful wooded campground

      We stayed at site 2 in the first loop on White Deer Lake. Site 7 on the water seemed like it would be a good site too, although there were steps on site 7. Site 1 and 2 had a trail between them that would make for a great double site, but they're each private enough that neighbors wouldn't be a bother. Site 2 had about 4 steps down to the tent pad that was easily large enough for our 10 person tent, the ground there mossy and grassy. The rest of the site by the picnic table and fire pit was lightly graveled. The fire pit deep and the removable grill grate perfect for the burgers and steaks we had while there. There is a single stall vault toilet for the white deer loop which was a little unfortunate as many times during the summer weekend, it was occupied when I walked over. Still it was stocked with TP, clean and spacious for a single stall. White Deer lake had a nice swimming beach area, the trail around the lake had many sandy access areas that my husband enjoyed some shoreline fishing. He caught a 9 inch bass and some panfish. Mosquitos were present, but not the worst I've ever experienced, the biting flies were plentiful, but stayed away with the help of a thermacell. Overall, we had a great weekend and would come back.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Laura Lake Recreation Area
      Jul. 6, 2024

      Laura Lake Recreation Area

      Love this campsite!

      We stayed 3 nights at the campsite #16. Spacious site, both shade and open area. Beautiful view on the lake and great access to the water from the campsite. Since it is located on the top of a hill, little windy at times. Drinking water and toilets are less than 2 minute walk away. Very clean and well maintained.Nice, quiet place, only electric boats allowed. Small beach on the lake next to Laura lake, great for kids with perfect view of sunset. Hiking trail around the lake, well marked and easy to do. Couple bike trails nearby. We tried one of them, tall grass and many ticks, would not recommend. Overall, very nice campsite.

    • K
      Camper-submitted photo from Baraga State Park Campground
      Jul. 4, 2024

      Baraga State Park Campground

      Camp sites are WAY too close together

      I can hear my neighbors talking at their campsite from mine. We are packed in here like sardines.

      Beautiful area, though. Caught a rainbow just as we were setting up camp. And they had wood and ice.

    • E
      Camper-submitted photo from Bewabic State Park Campground
      May. 30, 2024

      Bewabic State Park Campground

      Nice State park!

      Really nice park! Some sites suffer from rather uneven parking spots with odd fire pit placements. There are plenty of really nice spots however. The Forrest is mature and very pretty, deer and other wildlife are abundant….including the Canada geese who leave their greasy calling cards all over the grassy lakeside areas. The nearby town has most of what you need. Overall, nice and quiet state park!

    • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Camper-submitted photo from HEART WOOD River Camp
      Apr. 17, 2024

      HEART WOOD River Camp

      New to the Dyrt!

      Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Van Riper State Park Campground
      Nov. 27, 2023

      Van Riper State Park Campground

      Nice Park

      Older well established state park. Has high usage in summer. Being older, many lots in modern area are close together. Decent restroom/shower building. Poor wifi reception.



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