Best Dispersed Camping near Baraga, MI
Dispersed camping near Baraga, Michigan centers around two primary locations: Mouth of the Huron Dispersed Camping and Lake Perrault. The Mouth of the Huron area sits directly on Lake Superior, offering primitive beach camping with no established facilities beyond portable toilets. Lake Perrault provides inland water access with several cleared sites featuring basic stone fire rings. A third option, Thayer's Lake, exists in the dataset but lacks user reviews or detailed information. All sites require camping permits as they are located on public lands.
Access roads to these primitive sites vary considerably in quality. The route to Lake Perrault features significant potholes that require slow, careful navigation even in standard vehicles. Several reviewers specifically mention the "awful" road conditions leading to Lake Perrault. Mouth of the Huron access is via gravel roads that generally do not require high clearance or four-wheel drive, though deeper sections might benefit from it. Fires are permitted at both main locations, but neither provides drinking water, hookups, or permanent toilet facilities. Campers must bring all necessary supplies and follow carry-in, carry-out principles.
These primitive sites provide direct waterfront access, making them popular for their scenic views. According to one visitor, Mouth of the Huron offers "pristine beach camping" where "the only thing you hear are the waves." Lake Perrault tends to have fewer visitors, with one camper noting it was "a beautiful place" where they "were all alone in the campground." Most sites at Lake Perrault are better suited for tents rather than trailers, though a few spots can accommodate small travel trailers. Both locations experience varying usage patterns. One review mentioned that "weekday seems to not be as bad with people" at Mouth of the Huron, while another noted that at Lake Perrault "a couple of the campers looked like they're long-termers, but there was still plenty of room." Cell service is generally available at Lake Perrault for both Verizon and AT&T users.
