Top Tent Camping near Bergland, MI
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Best Tent Sites Near Bergland, MI (18)
1. Union River Outpost
3 Reviews•14 Photos•118 SavesFrom 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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$17 / night
2. Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
4 Reviews•12 Photos•20 SavesOverview
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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$15 / night
3. Potato River Falls Campground
9 Reviews•15 Photos•85 Saves- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
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4. Burned Dam Campground
2 Reviews•13 Photos•25 SavesThis 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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5. Robbins Pond Campground
1 Review•23 SavesThis 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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6. Turtle Flambeau
6 Reviews•43 Photos•38 Saves- Pets
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7. Emily Lake State Forest Campground
2 Reviews•2 Photos•29 SavesMichigan 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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8. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
3 Reviews•2 Photos•36 SavesThe 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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9. Lake Perrault
4 Reviews•20 Photos•56 Saves- Pets
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10. Big Lake State Forest Campground
3 Reviews•23 Photos•25 SavesMichigan 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
399 Reviews of 18 Bergland Campgrounds
- CCharles N.
Guide
Upson Community Park
Great hidden gem
Stayed here on a Labor Day weekend. Well kept good bathroom with a waterfall in the park.
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julianaGuide
Sylvania (clark Lake) Campground
Quiet and beautiful
We stayed for 3 nights. Lovely old and second growth trees. Bear and Wolf precautions, please. Hiking was good, fishing was good.
- LLawrence B.
Traveler
North Trout Lake Campground
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.
hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuideRobinson Lake Dispersed Campsite
Nice secluded spot
Two sites on lake some distance apart. Sand bottom on shore, picknick table and fire ring. No fee for camping can stay 14 days.
Adam A.Guide
Lake Gogebic State Park
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.
- JJenna L.Traveler
Union River Outpost
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
- SSusan H.Traveler
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!!
- CCameron S.Traveler
Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Rustic Outpost Camp
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!
- wwayne O.Traveler
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.
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ScoutOntonagon 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.
- RRyan G.Traveler
Bergland Township Park & Campground
Great stop!
Excellent place to stop. Close to the lake. Great site. Peaceful. Reasonably priced
- RRobert G.Traveler
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.
- aabbi G.Scout
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.Guide
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
Siegfried M.Guide
Ottawa/Marion Lake Group Site
Lakefront Spot
Cool Spot at Number 15 with my Boardwalk down to the River
- KKarrigan I.Scout
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.
- CChuck M.Guide
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.
Laura M.
LegendLake 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.Legend
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!
- Jill M.Traveler
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.
- PPatrick B.Traveler
Henry Lake Campground
Nice spot
About 5 miles in on a dirt road, but the sites are pretty nice and secluded.
- Hilary S.Guide
Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
Probably better for paddling than backpacking
Visited in May 2022.
Loon was a lovely campsite - separated from the others, nice view of the lake, and a short, straightforward walk from the trailhead.
Fox 2 was a different story - despite the site description saying that it had easy access to trails, we were not able to find a trail leading to the site on the way in, or on the way out of camp. We ended up walking up towards where the trail goes between Crooked and Mountain Lakes and bushwhacked along the shore until we saw the posts for the sites on the water. Even exploring around camp and searching for a trail on the way out, we were unable to find a path to the campsite.
The park itself was nice and quiet, though that could have been partially due to rain. I probably would not backpack this park again, but would consider a canoe or kayak trip.
Ellery K.Guide
Little Girl's Point County Park
Busy but beautiful
Gorgeous views, busy, but enough space between wooded sites for a touch of privacy.
I spend all day every day at the lake, which has lovely beach walks for about a mile total of available shore.
I found it hard to locate any cell service (T-Mobile).
- Ellery K.Guide
Sylvania (clark Lake) Campground
Great hiking trails nearby
2 day stay in mid august was absolutely lovely (bring bug spray). -> gorgeous hikes nearby (hiking around Clark lake is an 8-10 mile trek that’s gorgeous the whole way -> bathrooms kept clean -> nice and quiet -> beautiful views of the forest from every campground (not just staring at other campers), very private.
Coosa B.ScoutBorderline RV Park
Borderline is a great place
Excellent for adults, fishing base camp, we stayed there May - Sept 2022 and loved it!
- tthomas V.Guide
Bond Falls Campground
Great sites and free!
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. All have fire pit and table. First come, first served. We got there on a Thursday and lots of sites, but was full by the weekend. You have to drive around and pick an open site and caretaker comes around about 11am to check you in. Pit toilets, some ADA accessible.
- tthomas V.Guide
Lac Vieux Desert
Excellent Campground
Basic Forest Service campground, with picnic table, fire pit, but also a paved pad (nice because it poured two of our ten nights). Very quiet and not very busy this time of year. Sites are very private and well-spaced. Pit toilets were extremely well maintained and clean. $15 per night. One bar T-mobile enough for calls but no data.
Guide to Bergland
Camping near Bergland, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails around the area. Many campers recommend the trails near Union Bay Campground — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park for their stunning views. One visitor mentioned, "Although there are not many trails leading from this campground, you can drive to many other trailheads."
- Fishing: Lake Gogebic is a popular spot for fishing. A camper at Lake Gogebic State Park Campground shared, "Fishing is decent on this big lake."
- Beach Activities: Spend a day at the beach. Campers at Ontonagon Township Park Campground enjoyed the nearby beach, stating, "The proximity to Lake Superior was a wonderful surprise."
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One visitor at Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park said, "On the Presque Isle River, numerous hiking opportunities by the water, in the woods with mega views."
- Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds are well-maintained. A camper at Union River Big Bear Campground noted, "The bathrooms are beautiful! Clean with hot showers."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peacefulness of the area. A review for Black River Harbor Campground mentioned, "It was a nice tranquil place to stay."
What you should know:
- Reservations: Some campgrounds do not take reservations. A camper at Ontonagon Township Park Campground pointed out, "They do not take reservations, so it’s a gamble to just show up."
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Bond Falls Campground warned, "The mosquitoes came in clouds but that’s expected."
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain facilities. A camper at Sparrow Rapids Campground mentioned, "Quiet, no frills campground by a river out in the woods."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One camper at Union Bay Campground noted, "There was also a nice, modern playground."
- Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor gear. A family at Lake Gogebic State Park Campground enjoyed, "The kids and dog enjoyed playing in Lake Superior."
- Pack Bug Spray: Protect your family from insects. A visitor at Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park reminded, "Bring bug nets!!!"
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Some sites may be tight for larger rigs. A camper at Union River Big Bear Campground mentioned, "Some sites have more room than others."
- Use Dump Stations: Make sure to utilize available dump stations. A visitor at Lake Gogebic State Park Campground noted, "Dump station with water."
- Stay Connected: Check cell service availability. A camper at Black River Harbor Campground mentioned, "No cell service at the campground but Verizon and ATT had a very weak sporadic signal."
Camping near Bergland, Michigan, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
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