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    Camper-submitted photo from Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    1. Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    3 Reviews
    14 Photos
    119 Saves
    White Pine, Michigan

    From the MI DNR Porcupine Mountains website:

    Union River Outpost is a small three-site rustic campground located on the Union River. The campground offers solitude and a camping experience unlike a typical modern campground. Union River is a classic UP trout stream. The sites are ideal for tent, van or compact campers.

    There is a vault toilet, but no running water is available at any of the outpost campgrounds. Fill up at park headquarters or visitor center.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

    2. Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

    4 Reviews
    12 Photos
    20 Saves
    Watersmeet, Michigan

    Overview

    Planning a trip to the Sylvania Wilderness? Watch for Alerts at the top of the page for any Alerts regarding this facility. The Sylvania Wilderness encompasses 18,327 acres of primitive lands and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Visitors can camp in 50 designated campsites within the Sylvania Wilderness. Visitors enjoy endless canoeing, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

    Recreation

    Sylvania's abundant lakes provide plentiful non-motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities. Other popular activities include hiking and viewing wildlife.

    Natural Features

    The old-growth forests and pristine lakes in the region provide habitat for a wide range of animal and plant life, including rare orchids, bald eagles, loons and osprey. The wilderness contains 34 named lakes, some with sandy beaches and others surrounded by record-size red and white pines. The Ottawa National Forest is comprised of nearly 1 million acres and is located in the western reaches of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The forest's rolling, tree covered hills extend from the south shore of Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border. Lakes, rivers and waterfalls are found throughout this beautiful landscape.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations If you cancel reservation at least 14 days prior to check in date, all recreation fees, minus a $10 cancellation fee and the reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center) will be refunded. If you cancel reservation less than 14 days prior to check in date, all recreation fees, minus $10 cancellation fee, reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center), and first nights use fee will be refunded. The reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center) is non-refundable. No Show Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. For more information about rules and reservation policies, visit the Recreaiton.gov Rules and Reservations Policy page.

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    • Group
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol

    $15 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Potato River Falls Campground
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    3. Potato River Falls Campground

    9 Reviews
    15 Photos
    85 Saves
    Saxon, Wisconsin
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Burned Dam Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Burned Dam Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Burned Dam Campground

    4. Burned Dam Campground

    2 Reviews
    13 Photos
    25 Saves
    Watersmeet, Michigan

    This rustic campground provides visitors with access to deep woods with fishing and canoeing opportunities on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River. This dispersed campground is just a short walk from Mex-i-mine Falls. As you overlook this jewel you can feel the history when loggers used this area to transport their product to the saw mills.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table
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      5. Robbins Pond Campground

      1 Review
      23 Saves
      Ottawa National Forest, Michigan

      This deep woods dispersed campground is located on Robbins Pond, a well known trout pond. It features three campsites and is located in the northeast corner of the Watersmeet Ranger District. Currently there are limited services provided at this campground.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area
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      Camper-submitted photo from Emily Lake State Forest Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Emily Lake State Forest Campground

      7. Emily Lake State Forest Campground

      2 Reviews
      2 Photos
      29 Saves
      Nisula, 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-ppl

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      • ADA Access
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      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      Camper-submitted photo from Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
      Camper-submitted photo from Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness

      8. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness

      3 Reviews
      2 Photos
      36 Saves
      Watton, Michigan

      The Wild and Scenic Sturgeon River rushes out of the northern portion of this wilderness, over the 20 foot volcanic outcroppings of Sturgeon Falls, and through a gorge that reaches 350 feet in depth and a mile in width. Throughout this rugged, steep Wilderness, the Sturgeon and Little Silver Rivers and their tributaries have carved falls, rapids, ponds, oxbows, and terraces. Stunning views are possible from the eastern rim of the gorge. Except for a few naturally bare slopes, most of the land is forested with pine, hemlock, aspen, sugar maple, birch, and basswood. When the leaves of the hardwoods change color in the fall, they form a vivid tapestry. There are few established trails in Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, and the few overgrown logging roads are hard to find and follow. The North Country National Scenic Trail parallels the northern and eastern boundaries for about eight miles. Sturgeon River Campground offers seven sites on the southeastern boundary. In spring and during peak runoff, kayaking and white water canoeing are challenging, and only recommended for advanced paddlers. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness Map

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      • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      Camper-submitted photo from Big Lake State Forest Campground

      10. Big Lake State Forest Campground

      3 Reviews
      23 Photos
      25 Saves
      Covington, 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

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Bergland

    420 Reviews of 18 Bergland Campgrounds


    • C N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park
      Sep. 30, 2024

      Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

      Nice Location, fairly open fields and not marked well.

      Great location, and has the basics for the camping.  I was in site 44, and most of the sites in the "middle" were more of an open field with a couple of trees.  There were no real clear boundary lines .  If you are looking for a little more shade or tree cover, book a perimeter site.  This is also the first campsite I've been to where the fire pit didn't have a grill grate on part of it.  There is water on site, but it is the hand pump style, so it would help to have a large open container to capture the water.  

      Cell service was really spot (can be a good thing when camping), and I wasn't able to pick up a lot of radio stations either.  Still nice to enjoy the quite dark skies.  Short walk down stairs to Lake Superior which offered some great sunset views.  

      Lots of great hiking trails, and close to a lot of other fun attractions.  I would plan on coming back up here another time, and possible pick a different site after being here.

    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from North Trout Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
      Sep. 24, 2024

      North Trout Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

      Nice State Campground

      You get a relatively flat site, fire ring, a picnic table, hand pump for water and vault toilets along with a beautiful clear water lake. There's a boat launch and firewood for sale. Reservations need to be made and paid online even if your fcfs. Cell phone and data are okay. There is tire noise from Highway M.

      Very few folks around in September!

      Honeymooned here in 1975. The location on the lake is beautiful. We camped here many times over the years. In tents, VW campers, trailers until about 20 years ago. Got a Sprinter RV this year and we're camped here now.

    • Adam A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Gogebic State Park Campground
      Aug. 20, 2024

      Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

      Nice Spot, easy on and off highway.

      We stayed here the 2nd week of October. They were actually turning the water off for the year when we left. We had the park mostly to ourselves. They water access is nice and it is right off a main highway, although it was not too noisy. There are some state park hiking trails access from campground, also. Facilities were pretty standard state park fair.  Sites seem to have plenty of room.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
      Aug. 20, 2024

      Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

      Secluded peace

      Very wooded and quiet camp area - only 3 sites total in this loop! Note that there is no cell service here or really nearby. Not an issue if you're prepared for that! Great that we could access hiking trails from camp! Great spot for exploring the Porcupines and also for some privacy compared to the modern campground in the park. Night and day difference and you can use the amenities which are like 5mins away

    • S
      Camper-submitted photo from Ontonagon Township Park Campground
      Aug. 13, 2024

      Ontonagon Township Park Campground

      Been coming here for years…

      We love the area. Very nice people, well run campground. Staying on Lake Superior is almost always beautiful. Sunsets are amazing!! The sites are generous and partially wooded. Drawbacks, no laundry facilities, even in town. Stores, restaurants and gas stations nearby but expensive. (Though there is a dollar store) They do not take reservations, so it’s a gamble to just show up. You really have to be there, in person by 7AM to wait in line to get a site.

      Overall, great place to stay!!

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from White Pine Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
      Aug. 8, 2024

      White Pine Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

      Great Rustic Campground

      Awesome little campground on the south side of the Porcupines. It’s in a convenient location to the hiking around the park. The sites are large, the campground is small (and quiet) and there’s even a creek that runs along the west side of the campground. We stayed in site 1. If you do cook using the fire pit grates, they do not have them here in the fire pits at this campground. You need to reserve sites and check in at the visitor center before you head to the site. I’d highly recommend this place to anybody in a tent especially!

    • wThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Arbor Vitae Campground
      Aug. 4, 2024

      Arbor Vitae Campground

      Quiet but nothing going on

      Came to this campground for 3 days to hang out at the fireman’s picnic in arborvitae. The campground is old as dirt, had a nice lake for swimming and fishing but that’s it. Tiny game room with Pac-Man . 2 wash machines and couple dryers. The sites are very small. Electricity has no breakers to shut the juice off before hook up which is very dangerous . Water is good pressure. All in all the campground works if you don’t want to do anything and just sleep.

    • C S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ontonagon Township Park Campground
      Jul. 31, 2024

      Ontonagon Township Park Campground

      Holding spots for people who may never even come

      They don't do reservations, but despite having 10+ sites available, they're holding them for people who may never come.

    • R
      Camper-submitted photo from Courtney Lake Campground
      Jul. 15, 2024

      Courtney Lake Campground

      Very quiet and relaxing

      We tented on lot 7 during the second week of June. It was very quiet. I was lucky to find this gem and you will only have spotty phone service at best. My dog had more fun than I did and we did a lot of hiking.

    • a
      Camper-submitted photo from Paint River Forks NF Campground
      Jul. 14, 2024

      Paint River Forks NF Campground

      Nice free spot

      I love it here! However, as the camper above mentioned, probably not a safe place for anyone that is alone. it is free and therefore attracts vagrants. Cell service is 1/10 But it is beautiful and clean

    • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perrault
      Jun. 24, 2024

      Lake Perrault

      Great little overlook of the lake

      Very nice n open for pulling in and doing dispersed camping, nice overview of the lake from the hill , quite too, fire pit made of rocks

    • K
      Camper-submitted photo from Potato River Falls Campground
      May. 8, 2024

      Potato River Falls Campground

      Great lesser known spot!

      I love this camp site! I have been here a few times. Definitely for people looking to be secluded. Lots of stairs down to the falls, but lots of great hiking trails to beautiful views.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perrault
      Apr. 29, 2024

      Lake Perrault

      Idyllic camping spot.

      I spent an overnight in this beautiful place. I was all alone in the campground. A few people drove down to the water while I was there. The place is a "lovers lane" of sorts. 

      The road in is AWFUL. But slow driving is the cure for that. 

      There are a few spots suitable for a small travel trailer, but most of them are better suited to tents.

    • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Curry Park Campground
      Mar. 31, 2024

      Curry Park Campground

      Saw a deer

      Saw a deer walking through camp. Nearby brewery was a nice treat! Sites we stayed at were pull through sites with full hook ups. A picnic table and fire pit is provided at each campsite and we were able to stay next to friends we were traveling with (specified we would like neighboring sites when we made the reservations). Nice amount of tree cover at our sites. The road into the campground was nice and smooth. There is also a small playground, bathrooms, and sanitary dump site in the campground.

    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
      Jan. 7, 2024

      Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

      Annual camping trip

      I have been camping at Crystal Lake every year for 20+ years. It is by far our favorite in the area. The showers and toilets are clean. The pit toilets can get pretty ripe by the end of the season, but if people would learn to keep the lids closed, it wouldn’t be so bad. The bike trails are endless! What fun. The water and beach is clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about this area and the campsites. Worth the trip for sure.

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perrault
      Dec. 14, 2023

      Lake Perrault

      Free dispersed

      Nice small lake, easy access from the main road. Road to the lake isn’t paved and there are huge potholes so go slow. A couple of the campers looked like they’re long-termers, but there was still plenty of room. It’s a dispersed area with some sites with fire pits that are cleared and open for camping, maybe about 6 spots or so. A couple of the spots are right down at the water. 

      There’s also a little trail by the water but the mosquitoes were too bad for me to try and hike it. Though this is definitely a local hangout, with trucks coming in and out almost all day and late into the night, everyone was respectful and quiet, and it was really nice and peaceful overnight. 

      There was a little road noise but not bad at all. Some interesting animal calls overnight as well. There was good cell reception for Verizon and ATT.

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Curry Park Campground
      Dec. 14, 2023

      Curry Park Campground

      City Park

      Very nice and clean city park, right in town on the main road. The sites are all open and have zero privacy between them, but there was still a calm friendly vibe at the park (usually wide open campgrounds feel chaotic and messy to me). 

      FHU sites are $35/night, power only is $25, tents are $15. Pull through sites to your left as you come in, and to the right is a loop with back in sites. 

      Dumping fee for non-campers is $15, a bit higher than most places, and it’s another $15 to fill your tank with water. :( 

      Good cell reception here since it’s right in town. There’s a swing set but not much else in terms of activities or a playground. Each site has a nice new picnic table and fire pit. There are trash dumpsters but no recycling here.

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Black River Harbor Campground
      Oct. 21, 2023

      Black River Harbor Campground

      Very Nice!

      This is one of the nicest USFS campgrounds we’ve stayed in. It’s freshly paved, including each camp spot’s parking area, so they’re relatively flat. It’s more open and clean and cared for than most USFS campgrounds we’ve stayed in.  

      It’s $16/night, self pay at the iron ranger. No host, no dump station, no recycling. There’s water (closed when we were there though), a trash bin, and vault toilets. 

      There’s a nice walk near site 18 to a scenic overlook of the lake, and if you keep going past the overlook there are stairs that take you down to the boat ramp, beach, day use area, trail to the falls, etc. Really nice lush beautiful green trail. 

      A few sites have a “view” of the lake, meaning you can see the water through the trees. #18 has the best view of the water. No cell service at the campground but Verizon and ATT had a very weak sporadic signal from our site (#20). This signal went away everywhere else in the campground though. 

      Flies and mosquitoes were annoying!

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Agate Beach Park Campground
      Oct. 21, 2023

      Agate Beach Park Campground

      Not for us

      The road to this campground wasn’t too bad, it was paved most of the way, though there were a lot of potholes and bumps and dips. The last mile or so was unpaved but not bad at all. 

      We came here intending to stay at this campground right on the water, and maybe find some agates, but it was just not the vibe for us. The camping areas are big grassy open areas, and everyone just finds a spot along the perimeter and sets up camp. It had just such a crazy, chaotic feel to it- ATVs going up and down the road, shirtless barefoot kids on their bikes zooming around, beach going families going to hang out at the water for the day- it seemed like these were locals and they all knew each other, like a group camp. 

      Cost is $20/night, self pay. We didn’t see anyone that looked like a host, but who knows, maybe there was a host parking in there amidst the chaos. There are several day use area parking spots- no camping allowed here. 

      Easy access to the beach from the campground & day use. There’s a playground for the kids, and toilets, and a bunch of picnic tables set up behind the building in the center by the pay station. We didn’t stay the night but I can’t imagine that it’s quiet or calm at night here. No hookups or other amenities other than trash bins.

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Twin Lakes State Park Campground
      Oct. 18, 2023

      Twin Lakes State Park Campground

      Good Stop Over

      Twin Lakes MI SP: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 2-3 (A very clean campground, but old facilities, currently. A huge facelift in 2024 is being touted. New paving, new bath/shower rooms,and pavilion are coming. Shutdown during some of 2024 is anticipated. ) Price 2023: Usage during visit: 30% mid week Site Privacy: Poor Site Spacing: Poor Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Seems quiet Road Noise: Right along Hwy 26. Some sites back up to the Hwy. Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Generators: Not needed Bathroom: Flush and pit Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: Some. Most are back in. Cell Service (AT&T): Very good Setting: Some tree cover in between the highway and Lake Roland Weather: High is I low 80s Host: Real nice young and helpful men manning entry booth Rig size: Large rigs Sites: Lakeside sites are the premium here and the only sites that would seduce me to visit. Good stop over place while

    • Jill M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Bob Lake Campground
      Sep. 22, 2023

      Bob Lake Campground

      Secluded, serene & beautiful.

      Our campsite possibly was the best one  The Beaver Lodge Interpreted Trail System is a good hike. Bathrooms are conveniently located. Cell phone service isnt good, but didnt come for that.A great get away.. I gave  a 5 star, for the beauty.



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