1 campground with availability next weekend
Craig Lake State Park Campground and Van Riper State Park both feature premium glamping accommodations amid Michigan's Upper Peninsula wilderness. Craig Lake offers remote yurts accessible only by boat or hiking trails, providing an authentic wilderness glamping experience with lakeside views and complete seclusion. Van Riper State Park houses modern yurts that blend rustic charm with convenience, featuring comfortable beds, electricity, and picnic tables. Michigamme Shores Campground adds glamping options including yurts situated along scenic lakeshores with water views. These elevated accommodations provide a perfect balance of outdoor immersion with luxury touches not found at standard campsites. According to a camper, "Craig Lake is my absolute favorite place to camp, hike, kayak, fish, and just get away from it all. The park has rustic cabins and yurts for rent that are a fantastic getaway."
The glamping experience at these locations connects visitors with the natural splendor of Michigan's Upper Peninsula while maintaining comfort. The yurts at Craig Lake State Park provide front-row views of wildlife including loons, eagles, bears, and the occasional moose. Guests enjoy premium fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye right from their accommodation's doorstep. Twin Lakes State Park Campground enhances the glamping experience with nearby waterfall access just five minutes away and lakeside locations for swimming and water recreation. Winter glamping options remain available year-round at several locations, with Van Riper State Park and Craig Lake both operating through all seasons. A visitor noted, "If you're looking for an off-the-grid escape this is it. The yurts are equipped with everything you need for a comfortable wilderness experience."
"Spent the 4th of July here on site #5. Grounds are very clean and well maintained. Sites 7,8,9,10 have the best water views."
"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."
"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."
"Way off the beaten path but the sites are HUGE! Quiet setting right on Big Lake. Probably my most beautiful site in the UP so far. Vault toilets and no shower. Very clean. Boat launch."
"My family could not find anywhere to stay and this was the very last campsite on the map in the state of Michigan. We thought F it."
"Right on a lake. We were site 44 it rained a lot. But it didn't flood the site. So that was a bonus. Bathrooms were outdated but we'll kept."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $32 - $80 / night
"Nice campground right on Lake Michigamme, variety of sites (tents, cabins, electric hook-ups), big clean beach, showers."
"The bathrooms and showers and generally always nicely maintained as well, and there are plenty of both. The bathrooms do tend to run out of soap and toilet paper at busy times."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $120 / night
"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."
"The sites were nothing special, just a somewhat open area and some grassy dirt area to set up on. There were raised fire pits that were very nice. Our site was on the water which I always enjoy."
from $36 - $120 / night
"Big boulders in road/trail. What to expect:
- Park and walk/hike/canoe/kayak in. No motors on lake.
- First few sites near the boat launch are about 1/4 Mile Walk in and are close to each other."
"This is my absolute favorite place to camp, hike, kayak, fish, and just get away from it all."
from $20 - $108 / night
"Beautiful lake, great swimming area, secure, full hook ups. Very helpful we came in late night- they left reservation info in the mail box for us."
"My family and I took a 3 week vacation to visit Michigan. We stayed at a few different campgrounds, and did lots of hiking."
"General spots: Varies from right up next to each other to odd shaped spaces that have extra room and trees. Our site: 40."
"On the shores of Independence Lake, just south of Lake Superior, sits this gorgeous, sparkling clean county park with a well-managed campground."
"There are vault toilets and hand-pump well drinking water in several places, and picnic tables and fire pits at each camp site. The sites are well maintained, clean, and reasonably flat."
"Beautiful sites, some very private and right on the lake. Boat launch nearby. Sites are spacious and privacy depends in the site. Some are isolated, others are mean to camp with friends."
"The campground was almost empty, so we had anything we wanted, and majority of the options were on the lake!"
"Found this place to be very welcoming."
from $25 - $50 / night
TravelerThe campsites are very close together so not for anyone looking for solitude. Other campers are very friendly. It is right on Lake Michigamma? Nice beach for swimming. Boat launch with dock for fishing. Big playground
ScoutThis Campground offers peaceful beauty. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The office ladies will help with your needs like firewood, waterfall locations, hiking trails, recommending great sites (especially if you want to watch the sunrise in the mornings), there is a Campground host and emergency number for anything after hours that may happen (noisey neighbors for example) but those are rare!
Bathrooms are CLEAN, showers (do NOT have the coin machine anymore, so no need for quarters), grounds and campsites & fire rings are clean and kept up on.
Beach is clean and the staff keep dogs off the beach so there's no poop or dog pee in areas where families can swim. BUT there is a designated area for dogs to go swimming! The staff gives treats to dogs in the park (with the owners permission of course)! A pier to go fishing off of, boat launch, kayaking launch areas!
They have several rustic sites, electric &water sites, electric only, and full hook up sites. There are handicap accessibility to the beach and 2 of their shower/ bathroom buildings.
General Store, laundry mat and café right across from the Campground.
Remember as any Campground they do get their busy times but they also have slower times, just ask the ladies in the office and they will tell you the time of seasons that would give you a more quiet relaxing experience if that's what your looking for & don't forget to catch those sunrises!
Trust me tho, this is a unforgettable beautiful place to camp AND with some history!
Make sure to watch Anatomy Of A Murder and don't be afraid to ask the staff and locals about it!
ScoutNot too many bugs, road noise isnt bad, great view of the lake
LegendStayed Sept 28 to October 1st 2025
Site#1, no water or electricity. Cellular, T-Mobile LTE to 5G Awesome view of Lake Superior as long as no one is on site 15.
Shower/Bath, about 100-300 feet depending on how you walk. Newer facilities and clean, separate showers from the shitters.
Staff, 5-stars. Firewood$5 cash only, did not burn well and I didn’t have my moisture meter to measure.
Aurora was out every night after 10pm. Found a few Yooperlites on the beach area.
RangerVery expensive, but what can you do with a useless storm that doesn't go away?
TravelerFirst of all we tent camped…
The first night we stayed on the west side campground and the mosquitoes and flies were pretty bad, along with some people running a generator from 11pm to well past 8am…
We left and went to the east side and found a spot along the lake. Mosquitoes and flies were so bad that our dogs faces were getting bloody and bug spray and a fire did nothing for us. We packed up and canceled our whole trip after that.
Had to give 3 stars because it would be a great place in the fall when the bugs aren’t so bad. If that’s possible?
Also love the private sites on the east side.
LegendThis is a very quiet and remote area. The campground and town are both very calm and quiet. The beach is very nice and the water in Wilderness Lake is clean. There is an older playground that our kids still enjoyed, and an old abandoned railroad line that is now a trail. Town is tiny with a store or two . About a mile down the road to Lake Superior shoreline- there's a cool little park with a boardwalk and place to launch kayaks. The full hookup sites were nice and long and well spaced, but they were dirt so could be muddy in the rain. There were a lot of mosquitoes, but we kept them at bay with tiki torches and bug spray. Nice place to chill.
GuideLots of RV and tent sites. Maybe 10 non-reservable sites ($27). Pit toilets and water near camping. Modern bathhouse with amazing showers. I had to buy park admission to select my site ($11), but there's a lighthouse and a few trails.
RangerLong windy road into the the campground resulting in a peaceful area. The lake was nice and there was a small beach. Enjoyed listening to the sandhill cranes every morning.
Upper Peninsula Michigan's glamping options extend beyond Craig Lake and Van Riper, with additional wilderness lodging scattered around Baraga. The region sits on a geological formation known as the Keweenaw Peninsula, where glacial activity carved out numerous lakes and waterways. Winter temperatures typically drop below 15°F, while summer brings moderately warm days with cool evenings suitable for campfires.
Waterfall exploration: 5 minutes from Twin Lakes State Park Campground, visitors can discover nearby waterfalls that make for perfect day trips. As one camper notes, "Quite little park, a waterfall about 5 minutes away. Right on a lake. We were site 44 it rained a lot. But it didn't flood the site" (Katilyn P.).
Lake Superior shoreline access: L'Anse Township Park & Campground offers direct views of the largest Great Lake. According to a visitor, "Beautiful spot right on Lake Superior. Stayed on a Wednesday and there was space available but booked solid for weekends. Filled up by 4 pm. Spots are small, side-by-side and no privacy, but they have several spots to watch spectacular sunsets. That was worth the stay" (Thomas V.).
Winter exploration: Bond Falls Campground maintains accessibility during colder months, providing off-season glamping opportunities when many other sites close. A visitor mentions, "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" (Shari G.).
Water recreation: Michigamme Shores Campground features family-friendly water activities on their lake. A reviewer shares, "There were several Large floating climbing structures in the swim area. Kids were having a blast. Great sandy beach with resort style lounge chairs. Large grassy area adjacent to the beach. Kayak and paddle boat rentals right on site" (Steve).
Remote wilderness campsites: Craig Lake State Park Campground provides secluded glamping options that require effort to reach. A camper explains, "Most sites are accessible ONLY by boat. Beautiful quiet lake. Some cabins available to rent. Guessing you need to reserve online" (Rebecca W.).
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region around Twin Lakes State Park Campground offers chances to spot local fauna. As one visitor reported, "Beautiful lake, great swimming, too many four wheelers. Local black bears. Close to Lake of the Clouds and the Porcupine mountains" (Jack T.).
Sunrise and sunset viewing: Perkins Park & Campground positions campsites for optimal lighting conditions. A visitor mentions, "Views of Lake Independence from nearly each site and beautiful sunrises. We stayed in our tents at this site. The sites are reasonably sized and well described on the county website, even details about how level each site is" (S G.).
Quiet, remote atmosphere: The wilderness setting at Big Lake State Forest Campground provides a true escape. As one camper reports, "Way off the beaten path but the sites are HUGE! Quiet setting right on Big Lake. Probably my most beautiful site in the UP so far. Vault toilets and no shower. Very clean. Boat launch" (Tracy W.).
Reservation requirements: Van Riper State Park Campground uses Michigan's state reservation system. "The park office also has firewood, ice and even ice cream for sale. I recommend to get your firewood from another local area, the bundles are $5 but are very small bundles like 3 or 4 pieces" (Nona A.).
Access challenges: Remote glamping sites may require special vehicles or equipment. At Bond Falls Campground, "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" (Shari G.).
Seasonal crowds: Summer brings more visitors to the accessible glamping sites. At L'Anse Township Park, "Stayed on a Wednesday and there was space available but booked solid for weekends. Filled up by 4 pm" (Thomas V.).
Insect preparation: Bugs can be challenging in certain seasons. A visitor to Bond Falls noted, "We tent camped... The first night we stayed on the west side campground and the mosquitoes and flies were pretty bad. We left and went to the east side and found a spot along the lake. Mosquitoes and flies were so bad that our dogs faces were getting bloody" (Nathan W.).
Beach access selection: Choose sites with dedicated swimming areas. At Michigamme Shores Campground, "Beautiful lake with great facilities. There were several Large floating climbing structures in the swim area. Kids were having a blast. Great sandy beach with resort style lounge chairs" (Steve).
Playground availability: Some campgrounds offer additional recreation. One visitor to Van Riper noted, "My kids made some of their best memories ever camping here. Lots of families, positive environment. Clean campground and park, helpful staff. Swam and paddled on Lake Michigamme for hours. Huge beach with volleyball net. Large bathhouse with private shower rooms. Huge playground" (Jenny G.).
Birthday party accommodations: Glamping sites can host special events. A visitor shared, "Stayed at Van Riper a few years ago. Had my son's 6th birthday party here. We were able to grill our food at our camp site then brought it over closer to the beach where we set up in the grassy area. The kids were are to play on the beach or the play ground equipment" (Ashley L.).
Site selection considerations: Some parks offer more spacious RV sites than others. At Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground, "We really liked this campground mostly for its location and beautiful beach on Lake Superior. It has a long driveway that is gravel and all of the campground loops are also gravel or sand so it can be a little dusty. 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" (Jeremy B.).
Dump station availability: Not all glamping sites offer full RV services. At Twin Lakes State Park, one visitor notes the campground "is an open field with plenty of pull thrus. Also has tent sites. $20 with no hookups. Clean restrooms & shower stalls" (Fred S.).
Site surfaces: Ground conditions vary across glamping sites. A visitor to River Road RV Park observed, "Our site was grass and had some ruts from previous guests. It sounded like they had a lot of rain earlier in the summer" (Sam C.).
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