Best Glamping near Au Train, MI

Recent Glamping Reviews near Au Train, Michigan

210 Reviews of 19 Au Train Campgrounds

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  Amy M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 30, 2016

  Uncle Ducky's Paddlers Village

  "Glamping"

  Paddlers Village was a nice, small, clean campground right on Lake Superior. We stayed in a Yurt, and had a good experience. The campground offers nice showers, a sink to wash dishes, trash cans.. all the amenities. The yurts are just steps from lake superior, and they have a nice rock beach (we filtered the water there and it was awesome) and a pier going out into the water. We had great sunrises. Each yurt is equipped with bunk beds and a futon (sleeps 5), mini fridge, power... definitely glamping :) Just bring your own sleeping bag, etc.

  You can also rent kayaks from there to go out into lake superior. We were not able to do that because it stormed, but they say you can get to Pictured Rocks - that would be VERY FAR.

  One thing to note - there was a HUGE thunderstorm while we were there, and we stayed totally dry and secure in the yurt. It was an ideal night to be there with that happening.

  The only negative of the place is really just the tight proximity to other campers. there is not a ton of room, so we could hear people talking outside into the night.

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  Natalie B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 18, 2019

  Superior Times

  Pretty lakefront campground. Great location to Pictured Rocks.

  We really enjoyed our stay at Superior Times. The campground is on Au Train Lake and the campground offers jet skis, boats, and kayaks for rent. They were in the midst of grading the area leading down to the Lake so it was pretty dirty/dusty in that section; however,once that is done it will be really nice. The shower/bathrooms were very small but worked out fine.

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  Tucker B.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 27, 2021

  Superior Times

  Nice Basecamp for Pictured Rocks and My Workweek

  I snagged a spot here for my work week and for opportunities to explore Pictured Rocks.

  The staff and other campers were super friendly and I loved enjoying a nice hot shower every evening.

  They had ice and firewood available, a small beach and dock for launching or tying up boats, and lots of yard games for the kids.

  There were also a couple nice public boat launches for the Au Train River right down the street!

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  Tressa B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2020

  Superior Times

  Family Friendly, Great Lake View, Accomodating owners

  We enjoyed our time at Superior Times. The owners are working to improve the resort and keep guests happy and have made several updates. We stayed in a cabin with a newly remodeled bathroom, which was very nice. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was nice too. 

  Kids fished, rode Sea Doos - rented them for $60/hour, played basketball, and had a great time. We sat around our own firepit and had a chance to unwind and relax.  We will be back in the early fall to see the colors change. 

  Great location to the Au Train falls and other waterfalls as well as Pictured Rocks.

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 23, 2017

  Munising Tourist Park Campground

  Right on Lake Superior

  The main attraction in Munising is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. If you can’t get into the campgrounds in Pictured Rocks this site is a good alternative due to its proximity (three miles) the downtown and the entrance to the park. The campground is located right on Lake Superior so some of the sites have great water views and you have access to the lake for swimming and boating. Waterfront sites are great but when we were there it was really windy as the north winds were blowing hard off the lake.

  This is one of those parks that really fills up in the summer, so book early (which you can do online). The park has 127 sites that are a mix of tent, water/electric, and water/electric/sewer and it seems like sites are placed haphazardly and are close to your neighbor. In some ways, the quality of your stay depends on your site. When we were there it had rained the day prior and some sites were really wet and muddy making it hard to go from your car to camper. The park is on M-28 so it is easy to get in and out of but means that sites along the road are noisy as this is a heavily traveled road. 

  There is a little store in office that sells wood for $7 but we found it cheaper down the street. They advertise free WiFi but we were never able to get a good connection so we gave up and used our Verizon hotspot (which worked well).

  Our intention was to put our kayaks in the lake and paddle around Pictured Rocks NL but upon learning how dangerous that can be in our recreational kayaks we opted for a sunset boat cruise instead. This was a good option and we loved the narrated 2 ½ - hour cruise. Unfortunately, it was completely overcast and the cliffs were not as colorful as they would be if the sun had been out. There are lots of waterfalls in the area and since there had been lots of rain prior to our visit they were pretty spectacular. Definitely plan on spending time hiking in Pictured Rocks NL but beware there are lots of restrictions on where dogs can go (basically just developed areas like parking lots and campgrounds). The nearby Hiawatha National Forest is a great place for hiking and paddling. Another paddling option is the Au Train Canoe Trail which is close to the campground and has a public boat launch.

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  Shawnee ..

  Guide

  

  Feb. 7, 2022

  Uncle Ducky's Paddlers Village

  Location! Fun experience !

  A treat to fall asleep in one of the yurts to the sound of the waves lapping the shore. The tents are great, too. Prime sunrise spot on the beach with coffee — view of Grand Island. Clean, friendly, a fun experience. Lots of cool rock picking by the dock. Fun to stay in the beginning/end of season for a quieter stay, otherwise enjoy a neighborhood feeling campground :) highly recommend the kayaking tours that this company also gives along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

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  Kelly B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 14, 2018

  Munising-Pictured Rocks KOA

  Easy yet breath taking hike

  We went in September and it was still mildly warm, bugs were gone the only thing I would recommend is water proof hiking boots which is a must hiking in Michigan anyway.

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  Judy B.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 28, 2016

  Indian Lake State Park South Campground — Indian Lake State Park

  Ranger Review: La Siesta Travel Hammock at Indian Lake State Park

  Campground Review: Indian Lake State Park, South Shore, has become my favorite State Park in Michigan! This was my first visit, and I'm in love. Great location, well maintained. 5 minutes from Kitchitikipi, or the Big Springs, 5 minutes from Lake Michigan. Lovely lakeside spacious sites.

  Gear Review: La Siesta Travel Hammock- very cool, compact hammock! My first ever hammock/hammock experience, and it was a huge success! Easy up, easy down, the rigging was easy and simple to figure out. Tips and hints about where to locate your hammock, hammock angling, etc. would be appreciated in the instructions. Overal a great product though.

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  Mitch + Kristi N.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 16, 2022

  South Gemini Lake State Forest Campground

  wonderful

  unable to find a site at Pictured Rocks we were directed to this state forest campground. it was our first stay at a SF campground in Michigan and since we have sought them out and stayed in many. gorgeous lake surrounded by dense forest. sites are secluded, some are on the lake. perfect place if you’re looking to get away from it all. we were there in September after labor day only one other site was occupied.

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  Sara S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 25, 2016

  Twelvemile Beach Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

  beach and dunes sites

  Super popular first come, first served campground. We checked out all the sites online (there are even pictures of each site!) and had planned which ones were favorites. Sites are all near the beach or amongst the dunes. Sites were large and some shaded but not super secluded, but the views and ambiance made it a favorite camping trip. The drawback, as in many Upper Michigan campgrounds and parks, were black (biting) flies :( So try to plan your trip before they are too bad!

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  Amie L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2016

  Twelvemile Beach Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

  An Amazing Place but hard to get into

  Set up your tent on the sands of Lake Superior and take in the view. That makes this the most amazing campground in Michigan. Period. The views are magnificent. We were able to cook dinner over the fire while watching some of the finest sunsets in Pictured Rocks. The vault toilets are surprisingly clean and there is drinking water available. There are also bear proof bins available for hikers who might not have a vehicle.

  The downside is the secret about this place has gotten out and the 36 sites pretty much stay filled all year round. It's a first come, first serve campground.

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  Andy B.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 17, 2017

  Twelvemile Beach Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

  Second to None

  Twelvemile Beach sits along a foredune of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, an intensely remote stretch of shoreline with Grand Marais to the east and the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to the west.

  As you pull in, you find the entrance road winds through a white birch forest. I've been to Twelvemile in the spring, summer and autumn and find the forest enchanting with every season. The road takes an abrupt left turn and runs parallel to the Lake, unseen until now. This begins the loop that is Twelvemile Beach Campground.

  There are pros and cons to both lakeside sites ($16/night) and the wooded sites ($14/night) across the road. Bugs, wind, and the freshwater gales ol' Gitche Gumee likes to toss up should all be taken into account when choosing a site, but it's safe to say that a lakeside site is always preferred in my book. They run along the dune ridge with sweeping views of Lake Superior and the constant breeze helps keeps bugs at bay (usually).

  Sites are generous in size and quite private, especially if you visit in spring and autumn. Access to the beach is plentiful and the North Country Trail actually cuts straight through the campground. Poison ivy has never been an issue for me here. Sites are first come, first served.

  If you're visiting during the summer season, get there early and catch sites in the morning as people leave. It sounds extreme but it's well worth the effort (you'll thank me when you're swinging in your hammock as the poor souls who arrive in the afternoon drive through, again and again, hoping for an opening.) I can't recommend Twelvemile Beach enough. Getting there is a journey, but the destination will become one of your favorite places on earth.

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 18, 2017

  Pioneer Trail Park & Campground

  Nice County Park

  When we pulled into this campground we couldn’t believe how empty it was. Compared to all the other campgrounds we had been to in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and seeing as it was still the busy summer camping season we were shocked. We were wondering what was “wrong” but nothing really surfaced. It could just have been that we were there during the week and the weekend rush hadn’t come yet. 

  There are 96 campsites that sit on 74 acres so there was plenty of room for us to walk our dog and not feel like we were going in circles. Campsites are the usual mix of pull thrus and back-ins, rustic tent and water/electric. None of the sites have sewer but some have 20/30/50 amp electric with water and others are rustic tent sites. The electric and water sites long enough for any size RV but leveling may be difficult in some of the sites (which are grass). Picnic tables and fire pits accompany every sites. Some sites have their fire pits located at the back of the sites which makes for a big line of fire pits which was kind of weird. There are some large pine trees that provide some shade but this is not a wooded campground by any means. 

  For a county-run park there are plenty of amenities including WiFi which was slow and depends on where you are located in the park.  The showers and flush toilets were clean but a little on the old side. A store sells ice, firewood, soda, snacks and ice cream. There is a really nice picnic pavilion that would be great if you had a lot of people in your group. It is covered with a “kitchen” area and lots of picnic tables. Since the park is on the Escanaba River there is a boat launch (albeit not really suitable for large boats with deep draft) and you can fish from the bank. Disco golf fans will love the 27-hole course that winds through the woods and property. For the kids, a playground area is large with lots of things for them to climb and play on. 

  The park is located off HWY 2 so access is easy but there is a bit of road noise. Plus, when we visited there was road construction going on that produced traffic backups and more noise. But the real problem is the train tracks that runs alongside the campground and seemed busy 24/7. It is not so bad in the front of the park but back where the tent section is must be pretty bad if you are in a tent.

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  Melissa M.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 28, 2021

  Superior Times

  Lots of kiddos

  We only stayed here one night but the kids had a lot of fun, they have a lot of outdoor toys. There were kids everywhere.

  Outhouse and showers were clean

  Electric hook up

  Filled water at dump station We stayed in site 10 it was quiet and away from the core of the noise

  Friendly staff Seasonals were a little wild and loud, I like to have fun so it didn’t bother me much but they didn’t always watch the kids, only complaint.

  6 minutes back into the town near the River is a little gas station / general store —- best Pasties!

  Cabins available Rustic tent sites available

  $48 after tax site 10 electric travel trailer site.

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  Kevin

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2021

  Superior Times

  No no no

  This place looks like a scene from a movie; like Vacation (1983) pool full of swans scene instead of RV (2006) picturesque scenes! Packed full, one spot (literally up to the highway — noise fetish?) and it was the roomiest; just looks sad. Lots of kids. We’ve raised ours, don’t mind kids, but when they’re bored and unsupervised, they are not enjoyable.

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  D G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 9, 2018

  Superior Times

  Perfect Spot

  We stumbled upon this little gem and camped there for 3 nights. We opted for the rustic campground which still allowed access to the bathroom and showers, but was secluded from the cabin and RV area. The lake access was great! Warm water and good fishing. The staff was fantastic and even offered us a cold beer. Although we wanted to disconnect, the WiFi access near the office was great for mapping directions or checking the weather.

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  Steve M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 26, 2018

  Superior Times

  Very clean and affordable

  My wife and I camped here earlier this year (June ‘18) and had a great time! Not only was it affordable, but the bathrooms were extremely clean showers included. The site has cheap boat rentals and a small beach area to relax at. Not the type of site you’d want to stay at the whole trip, but great for people checking the area out and all it has to offer.

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  Oli

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  Superior Times

  Nice

  For those looking to explore, Solar Superior Times is conveniently located near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, offering stunning views and hiking opportunities.

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  John W. H.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 21, 2021

  Superior Times

  Great, chill place

  Really nails the UP experience. Will stay here again!

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  Michael A.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 12, 2022

  Superior Times

  Nice place

  Very nice private campground that offers rustic, electric, and cabins. We stayed in a 30 amp electric site. The 30 amp sites are a bit tight but backed up to the woods, so privacy wasn't an issue. Very friendly owners! Can't wait to go back

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  Jeff A.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 24, 2024

  Superior Times

  A lot of work needs to be done

  Looks Like this, Campground has been remodeling for years. A lot of kids won’t need a lot of work. Do you only reason we stayed was for a shower But the shower design was small and water everywhere

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  Amy M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2016

  Munising Tourist Park Campground

  Rustic Tent Sites: Beautiful... in good weather

  This is a small quaint campground that worked perfect for us with tents - we were down a pretty long path from the RVs. The sites are ON The beach on lake Superior, so are BEAUTIFUL! They are clean and neatly kept, close to town if you need to grab anything. There is also a little store on site if you need any thing necessary.

  When we were there, the wind coming off the lake was 40+ mph... so we didn't have a great weather experience (plus torrential rain) as you'll see in pics. however, had it been clear, the sunrise would have been a pretty amazing cup of coffee.

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  Emily V.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 19, 2018

  Munising Tourist Park Campground

  Great spot on Superior!

  I was in spot N which is one of their rustic tent spots right on Lake Superior. $25/night which was very reasonable. My site had a nice, level and sandy spot for the tent. All spots have a picnic table and fire ring. The people who run it were very nice, they have a small general store for food items, other small sundries and firewood. The bathroom facilities are maybe 150 yards away, not a bad walk. You can hear some road traffic, only drawback. Great landing spot to do all that Pictured Rocks has to offer if you don’t want to backpack.

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  John R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 30, 2018

  Munising Tourist Park Campground

  Best view ever

  The full hook up sites along the lake are great. The beach is right behind your site. good water pressure. The sites are smaller in width than some places but make up for it in length.

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  Nicole L.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 3, 2018

  Munising Tourist Park Campground

  Best for Rvs/families

  This is a large, very clean campground, with nice bathrooms, and is right on lake Superior. Swimmers (who can stand the cold) rejoice! I've camped here in 2 different ways. Once in a giant RV with my family. (good.) and once in a tent. (not so great.) It had been rainy, and finding a non muddy tent location was a chore. Luckily, we found a spot under some of the only trees in the campground. (it's a very very open campground.) I'm a huge "camp being surrounded by trees" kind of person so just the ambiance of this place was setting me off. But reason #2 as to why this place was not the best experience: noise. Dear lord. Without trees to cut some of the chatter at night, I could hear every word, every snore, every sneeze of anyone within a 100 foot radius. I had to get up past midnight and tell a couple to stop playing music on their phone. They did. And then went into their tent and starting having audible sex. Neat.

  TLDR: RV camping with the fam? GREAT! Tent: Only if you have to!

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  Sue H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 7, 2018

  Munising Tourist Park Campground

  Beautiful sunsets, stupid reservation system

  Reservations difficult to get, there's a time frame to apply for the best sites. Always full in summer. Beautiful beaches and the sunsets are awesome. Has some full hookups. Right off main road for easy access. For the people looking to base camp and visit all the sights it's good. Looking to camp quietly, no.

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  EmmaLee H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 29, 2018

  Munising Tourist Park Campground

  Secluded and nice, be prepared for weather

  Stayed in a rustic tent spot. Short walk to your site from where you can park. Rustic tent spots are mostly sand right on the beach. We experienced quite some rain one of our nights. We had a tarp set up but it collected a lot of water. Nice clean campground. Wish we had been more prepared for weather.