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Horse camping options near Brimley, Michigan are limited, with no campgrounds specifically designed for equestrian use. None of the analyzed campgrounds feature horse corrals or dedicated horse facilities according to available data. Rivermouth Modern Campground at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Soo Locks Campground, and Newberry Campground all permit camping with tents and RVs, but lack horse-specific amenities. The campgrounds do not indicate trailer parking areas designated for horse trailers or equestrian-focused camping loops.
Riders seeking trail access will need to look beyond immediate campground boundaries for horseback riding opportunities. The surrounding Upper Peninsula area offers some bridle trails and riding areas separate from the campgrounds. Tahquamenon Falls State Park is located about 20-30 minutes from its main falls area and offers hiking trails, though reviews don't mention equestrian access. Camping in the region typically requires reservations, especially during peak seasons from May through October. Visitors note that Tahquamenon Falls State Park provides direct river access, clean facilities, and spacious sites with trees providing some privacy, though none mention bringing horses to the campground.
"This has and will remain my favorite campground in Michigan."
"Located just outside of the town of Paradise on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan."
from $20 - $23 / night
Check Availability"Close to town. It's not pretty, just functional."
"What a awesome location. I have been visiting this place for over 15 years. I absolutely love it here. You get to see the ships go by day and night. The shower house are always clean."
"The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at."
"Easy drive to the falls, nice clean grounds, and right next to ATV trails"
GuideThis has and will remain my favorite campground in Michigan. Easy access to the Tahquamenon River, bathrooms are always clean and showers all work very well, sites are generally private due to surrounding trees, and the overall campground is small relative to most modern campgrounds.
LegendThis beautiful state park is a stunner during the fall colors! Located just outside of the town of Paradise on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It has all the amenities of a state park such as: spacious camp sites with plenty of room for larger RV’s, fire rings, picnic tables, super clean bathrooms and showers, nature programs, a playground, and a camp store. The campsites vary from rustic to those equipped with electricity to camper cabins, depending on your needs.
There are miles of hiking trails, gorgeous waterfalls, fishing boat rentals, paddling/canoeing opportunities, large picnic areas for groups and more. In the winter, they offer snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
Camp site fees vary, but keep in mind that non-residents pay an additional $9 per day for use of Michigan State Parks.
GuideWe stayed in site 38, in the Lower Falls- Portage campground. It's an open area which is shaded. We had 30 amp and access to drinking water on site. Verizon was able to bring in 3G, at best. Bathroom/Showers were about 200 feet from our site. They were extremely clean, even though it was rainy and muddy. As for the rain, our site didn't have standing water, but it was mainly dirt, which was a challenge not to track in our rig. Bring a rug or at least a mat! Nice big fire pits. There is a guy that drives through the park frequently, selling firewood for $5 a bundle. From our campground, it was a short hike, down to the lower falls, store and restaurant. if you make the loop around the lower falls, it's about 3 miles and half of it is through some amazing woods. You can also hike to the Upper falls, that's about a 4 mile hike, one way. But as a reward, there is a Brewery, restaurant, store, big deck with fireplace, at the entrance of the Upper falls. If you truly want to camp to get away from TV, Internet, phones and the daily grind, this place might be for you.
LegendWhat amazing waterfalls there are in Upper Michigan! There are a couple camping areas and after some research we chose to stay in the Upper Falls campground (which seemed less busy than the Lower Falls). Our site was large right near the creek, which was scenic, but I think attracted more mosquitos unfortunately. This campground is very near to a restaurant and a little store. The hike between the lower and upper falls was nice and we enjoyed it a lot!
GuideThe Tahquamenon Falls State Park is gorgeous! The campground that we visited was the one by the river mouth. The campground is well maintained, the toilets and baths - clean. The camp sites are situated in the middle of a river bend and the area is very picturesque. The town of Paradise is close nearby and one can find almost anything in the very well stocked stores. The river has a couple of waterfalls upstream from the Rivermouth Campground - the Lower and Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Other sites of interest nearby are the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, the Point Iroquois Light at Bay Mills on Whitefish Bay. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Mackinac Island are also fairly close (a couple of hours away driving distance) in case you need to enrich your experience. The area is also pierced by the North Country Trail. A very refreshing hike for us was the hike between the Upper and Lower Falls. A nice reward at the end of the trail is a small brewery with some interesting beer selection. The whole area is very beautiful and despite the gloomy weather it was a memorable experience.
GuideWe stayed here on the very last night they were open this season. The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at. It was a bit pricey for camping $40 for a pop up truck camper with only electric and water.
They have hot showers that were clean and looked taken care of. They have a playground, playroom and a pool. None of this was open during our visit but I imagine in the summer it is all going strong and the kids have a blast. My one complaint was it is pretty close to the road and during a heavy tourist season it could probably be pretty loud.
GuideThe campground is nestled in the trees along the Tahquamenon River near the rivermouth of Lake Superior. The campsite was on the end of the loop with the walking path along the river.
There is river access along the back of the campground for fishing or enjoying the beautiful wetlands.
The campground is about a 20-30 minute drive to the main Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
LegendWe stayed in site # 29 at the River mouth Campground. It is a beautiful campground and was quiet most of the time. Our site had water & electric, a picnic table & a nice fire pit. The bathrooms were behind our camper they were nice not that we use them. We drove to the other part of the park I like this campground much better. The other part of the campground is close to the falls & they are beautiful. Root beer falls they call it due to the color of the water. There are many view points you can get very close to the falls.
There isn't much else around but there is whitefish point with the Shipwreck Museum. It's amazing all the shipwrecks, lives lost & stories behind it all. This was well worth the drive to it. The Edmond Fitzgerald display is there with the bell from the ship, they replaced it with a bell that has all the names of the crew on it. There is a lighthouse there & several buildings you can go in, really enjoyed it.
We kayaked the river , went under a small bridge into Lake Superior then turned around it was getting windy. Nice day on the water.
GuideReviews can be so subjective, an employees bad day, the crowed at the campground etc.....
Let's start with the campground on its own merits removing all people involved.
Bathrooms - Centrally located and exceptionally clean and modern with very nice individual shower stalls.
Campground sites - Sites ranged from normal size to no chance for privacy whatsoever. We stayed in site 3, it seemed to be one of the sites with a bit more room.
Ok we arrived at what turned out to be a few minutes before the office closed. The guy working the office seemed to be in a hurry to leave and did not really give us much info on the campground, he just highlighted the available sites and sent me on my way. When we got back to the office, less than ten minutes later, he was gone and it was locked up. So I used the phone service and called my site in.
As I was doing this another state park employee walks up to the office, I inquire about wood, he says it is not available any longer because the cash drawer is closed out already. I was like can you put $5 on the counter and do it in the morning? No He tells me I need to drive to town and find wood, but does not tell me where to get it from.
I was a bit surprised because we had been camping at state parks in Michigan for a week and had nothing but amazing and super helpful park employees at every park.
So we drove to town and finally found someone who had wood in stock.
When we got back to the campground we set up camp, settled in and took the dog for a walk. Headed back to our campsite to get a fire going and relaxed for a bit enjoying the fire. After we settled in for the nite, things got loud, people yelling, dogs barking, it was one of the noisiest campgrounds I have ever been in. I am not sure how late into the night it went but it seemed like there were a lot of campsites that got together to party.
So other then the time around the campfire the stay here really was not our cup of tea so we moved on the next day and most likely will not return to this campground.
Dispersed horse camping options around Brimley, Michigan are limited, with dedicated equestrian facilities largely absent from the immediate area. The Upper Peninsula region near Brimley experiences significant seasonal variation, with warm summers (65-80°F) and cold winters that can see heavy snowfall accumulation. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from May through October, with limited winter accessibility due to snow conditions.
Explore waterfalls: Tahquamenon Falls State Park offers accessible trails connecting the upper and lower falls. "The trails are paved so its an easy walk. Only down side was we had no cell phone service," notes Susan C. about Rivermouth Modern Campground. The park requires a 20-30 minute drive from the campground to reach the main falls area.
Ship watching: Camping near Sault Ste Marie provides opportunities to view freighters passing through the St. Mary's River. "You get to see the ships go by day and night," shares Megan A. about her experience at Soo Locks Campground, noting she's been visiting for over 15 years.
Seasonal water activities: The Tahquamenon River provides fishing access and river exploration. According to Cody S., "There is river access along the back of the campground for fishing or enjoying the beautiful wetlands." Some campers also rent boats to explore the river islands during summer months.
Riverside locations: The Rivermouth campground area offers direct water views and access. Al C. describes the setting: "The semi modern campground is great secluded and great views of sunsets on the river. Not far from the falls, whitefish point, with a boat launch right across the street."
Clean facilities: Despite being in remote areas, campgrounds maintain well-kept facilities. Bryan T. shared about Tahquamenon Falls State Park: "The bathrooms and showers where very clean. Each campsite seemed large enough to stay away from your neighbors."
Central location: The Newberry area serves as a strategic base for Upper Peninsula exploration. "Very nice camp ground, central location for upper peninsula activities," notes Cherry about Newberry Campground, highlighting its convenience for accessing regional attractions.
Limited equestrian accommodations: Horse campgrounds near Brimley, Michigan are virtually non-existent. None of the reviewed campgrounds mention horse corrals, designated equine facilities, or horse-friendly trail access directly from camping areas.
Variable site quality: Site conditions and spacing can differ significantly between campgrounds. One camper at Soo Locks Campground reported: "The photos online were deceiving. This campground has tiny little sites in an industrial area of Sault Ste Marie," adding that "it was just a parking lot."
Weather impacts: Heavy rain can affect camping conditions significantly. Stacia R. recounted a difficult experience: "Unfortunately I can't give this campground the review it may deserve. We tried to camp here In mid-July, but due to recent heavy rains our site was under several inches of water."
Pool access: Some private campgrounds offer swimming pools as alternatives to natural water bodies. At Newberry Campground, a visitor noted: "They have a playground, playroom and a pool. None of this was open during our visit but I imagine in the summer it is all going strong and the kids have a blast."
Island exploration: Families can enhance their Tahquamenon Falls experience with boat rentals. Bryan T. recommends: "We loved staying at Tahquamenon Falls State Park hiking along the river between the falls was great and it was total worth the extra few dollars to rent a boat and row out to the island."
Low-cost entertainment: Watching ships transit the Soo Locks provides free entertainment for families. "Right on the river. Close to town. It's not pretty, just functional," explains Moose C., highlighting the utilitarian but convenient location for observing maritime traffic.
Water hookup considerations: Some campgrounds have limited or no water hookups at individual sites. One RVer noted: "State park campground, the sites are nice enough... One thing to mention is the bugs in the UP in the summer are just overwhelming. There is a water fill station on the way into the campground."
Fall camping options: Several campgrounds extend their seasons into autumn, offering less crowded conditions. Ashleigh M. shares: "I stayed at the Rivermouth Pines rustic campground for a surprisingly warm fall colors weekend. It was a beautiful, quiet campground with stunning views."
Pull-through site limitations: Larger RVs may find size constraints at some campgrounds. A visitor to Newberry Campground observed: "We had a pull through site and a cabin booked. The pull-through sites are SMALL! If you happen to have a neighbor, you share campfire and picnic table space."
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