Best Glamping near Bruce Crossing, MI

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park houses several upgraded glamping accommodations within driving distance of Bruce Crossing. Visitors can experience the rugged beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula while enjoying the comforts of glamping in yurts at the Porcupine Mountains, which feature picnic tables, fire rings, and nearby toilet facilities. Twin Lakes State Park Campground also offers glamping options with modern amenities like electric hookups, water access, and shower facilities, providing a more comfortable outdoor experience than traditional camping. The Sylvania Wilderness area includes glamping sites with picnic tables and toilets in a pristine forest setting. "The sites are spacious and privacy depends on the site. Some are isolated, others are meant to camp with friends. All have fire pit and table," notes one visitor about the glamping options in the region.

Outdoor enthusiasts staying at these glamping accommodations can enjoy activities on Lake Gogebic, Michigan's largest inland lake, with opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Bond Falls, a stunning cascade accessible via boardwalks and viewing platforms, is located near several glamping sites and provides a popular destination for day trips. The Porcupine Mountains offer extensive hiking trails through old-growth forests with spectacular views of Lake Superior. Winter visitors can enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling on designated trails near the glamping accommodations. According to a camper, "The proximity to the Porcupine Mountains is a big plus. If you want to experience the park to the fullest, you need a boat. Other than that, there are many great trails in the Porcupine Mountains that deserve one's attention." Most glamping sites in the area require reservations, particularly during peak summer and fall color seasons.

Best Glamping Sites Near Bruce Crossing, Michigan (28)

    1. Bond Falls Campground

    16 Reviews
    Ottawa National Forest, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 827-3235

    "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."

    2. Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Marenisco, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 842-3341

    "Had a great site right on the lake, fire pit was 10 feet from the water, most sites are large with trees but not many are very level."

    "We loved staying at Lake Gogebic! There’s a beach a short walk through the campground and the site hosts are super friendly."

    3. Sylvania (clark Lake) Campground

    7 Reviews
    Watersmeet, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 396-5428

    $22 - $26 / night

    "Access to the lake was easy, and the fact that tete are so few camp sites on the lake really makes it feel secluded. There are 2 nice beaches on either end, and easy portage to other lakes."

    "gt; 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"

    4. Union River Big Bear Campground

    14 Reviews
    White Pine, MI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 885-5324

    $28 - $40 / night

    "This is a beautiful campground right next to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park in the U P of Michigan."

    "Campground is surrounded by trees which provide a lot of shade, inner circle sights are close together, some unique set ups but the outside sides are spacious.."

    5. River Road RV Park, Campground and Bunkhouse

    7 Reviews
    Ontonagon, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 884-4600

    "Somewhat close to city beaches on Lake Superior. The bathrooms and showers are always clean. Nice pull through sites and full hookups. You can socialize or keep to yourselves."

    "Nice fishing on the Ontonagon River and big marina close-by. Porcupine Mountains just minutes down the road. Nice selection of books and DVDs to borrow too. Great play area for kids."

    6. Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    17 Reviews
    White Pine, MI
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 447-2757

    "After driving up from Chicago, checking in, and then driving to Little Carp River Road, finally ready to hike at 4pm."

    "Campsite LS-14 had a lovely location on the lake, but was very muddy/previously submerged with water. It immediately abuts site LS-13."

    7. Ontonagon County Park

    4 Reviews
    Bergland, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 575-3952

    "For the last 3 years the county has hired a new manager who lives on site. The county put in a new shower house that would make a college locker room look weak."

    8. Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    36 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 885-5275

    $4 - $20 / night

    "If you are looking for real out door experience with no common amenities except running water this is the place for you. Enjoy amazing waterfalls, rugged camping and gorgeous lake Superior sunsets..."

    "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. "

    9. Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Toivola, MI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 288-3321

    "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."

    10. Big Lake State Forest Campground

    4 Reviews
    Covington, MI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 353-6651

    "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."

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Glamping Reviews near Bruce Crossing, MI

204 Reviews of 28 Bruce Crossing Campgrounds


  • Steph P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2022

    Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    Perfect privacy and well worn trails

    We visited with our dog the first week of October to catch the fall colors. After driving up from Chicago, checking in, and then driving to Little Carp River Road, finally ready to hike at 4pm. Parking lot isn't huge and all sites were booked that weekend but we were able to snag a spot. We took the Little Carp River trail all the way to the site, which was easy to follow, a good bit of up and down but nothing too difficult. Reservation site says 2.3 miles, we did closer to 3.5 by the time we arrived. LC-7 and LC-6 are close to each other but far enough away that you have some privacy, couldn't hear the other party chatting. Fire wood in the area was sparse, everything was damp. Bear pole was tough to find, follow the trail past the site, then a stump, at the second huge tree on your left, turn to your right and climb the hill.

    Site has a fire pit, logs to sit on and plenty of level space to pitch tents. It is right on the trail, so you may see some traffic. Good coverage from old growth trees, enough hills in the area to find privacy for squatting, and the river is easy to access. If I had to choose between LC-6 and LC-7, would pick 6, it's up higher and further from the trail.

    We hiked back the next morning, went to Lake in the Clouds and then Ontonagon for lunch. Visited Squeeze on Main for food and beer, place is brand new, looks nice, price reasonable, food was ok. Then the bar a few doors down for more beer, they had a good selection.

    Then we drove to the Pinkerton Trail head, limited parking on the side of the road, but room enough on the end for a few cars when we arrived. Pinkerton was a pleasant stroll through the woods, lots of boards, dead falls, and mud, and it's a gradual descent. Met up with the Superior Trail 3 miles in, then went left to LS-3.

    LS-3 is everything we came for - right on the lake, plenty of firewood, ultimate in privacy since no other sites are within at least a half mile, perfectly level spot for the tent and a built-out fire pit area. Highly recommend.

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 15, 2023

    Union River Big Bear Campground

    Beautiful Campground!

    This is a beautiful campground right next to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park in the U P of Michigan. After reading the reviews of the Union Bay Campground in the park, I'm glad I could get a reservation here!

     This is a well established campground. There's 50 sites with water & electricity, but no sewer. There is a dump station.

     Some sites have more room than others. We had site 16, which was roomy. Site 20 is also roomy & shady.

     The best sites over look the Union River. Sites 27/28 are nice & site 29 is outstanding. There are a few pull throughs. 

    Any of the perimeter sites would be good. These have a woods view in the back.

    Avoid sites 24A/45&46. these sites are very near the dump station, with 45 right by it. There's a tall fence separating you from it. 

    The bathrooms are beautiful! Clean with hot showers. Decorated nicely, with music also. There's a community fire pit on the front lawn with swings & chairs. A nice view of Lake Superior. The sunsets are outstanding. There's a free beach across the street. You need to take the stairs down to it. Don't try climbing down the rocks! 

    I didn't have much luck looking for Yooper Stones.

    The gift shop is small, but has some nice things. 

    Out of the 3 campgrounds we stayed at this trip, this was our favorite!

  • B
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Hi-Pines Campground

    Wide open space great if you have kids!

    This campground is wide and very open. We arrived on a Sunday and the weekend crowd had cleared out, so nice and quiet. One thing is— do not plan on doing laundry on a Monday. The personnel use all the machines to wash linens and towels from the cabins after folks check out. One dryer did not heat very well. The entry to the laundry is a step up and I stubbed my toe because the threshold was not secured.

  • S
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    Zealot Leash

    Overall a decent Campground. Lots are spacious. Layout of fire pit on sites are poor. For example lot 76, fire is offset to the left of the electrical post. This is a problem since majority of RVs have awnings on the right side and electrical hook up on the back left side. Our fire pit ended up behind the camper. Poor layout by campsite personnel. “DNR Officer” that oversees the grounds is a zealot on dog leashes! “Your dog must be on a six foot leash even while swimming,” he yelled at me. Being an owner of a finely trained Labrador Retriever that I was exercising in the water, I doubt I will be back!!!!!!!!

  • Natalie L.
    Jul. 28, 2018

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Deep in the wilderness

    This a great rustic campground. If you are looking for real out door experience with no common amenities except running water this is the place for you. Enjoy amazing waterfalls, rugged camping and gorgeous lake Superior sunsets... About as perfect as it gets!

  • Linda C.
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Arbor Vitae Campground

    Comfortable

    Clean bathrooms and shower areas. Easy hook up for water, electric and sewer. RV sites nice but would prefer more trees. Nice fire pits. Wood available for purchase. Driving a short distance to fun towns. Pretty quite.

  • C N.
    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.

  • Jim W.
    Jul. 27, 2021

    Ottawa National Forest Black River Harbor Campground

    You Are On Your Own

    The first four days were five stars. The campground was mostly full of tents, pop ups, small trailers, and a few 5ers and Class As. The site was clean and groomed. Spacing is nice and provides some privacy. The location is secluded with an easy walk to a quiet stretch of Lake Superior shoreline. The waterfalls in the area are a don't miss attraction. For a longer day trip the State Park to the east was magnificent as was Copper Peak.

    The last three nights were 1 star. A large open frame generator ran 24/7 the entire time. The "camper" said quiet hours were only for TVs and radios. The generator ran even while they left the campsite. The owner ignored all requests to honor the quiet hours and insulted anyone that asked. We were three campsites away and it interfered with our sleep.

    There are no camp hosts, no cellar coverage, and the Rangers do not answer knocks on the door at their offices about 20 miles away. You are on your own.

  • S
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    Great place to camp!

    Stayed here for 3 nights over the July 4th weekend 2020. Had a great site right on the lake, fire pit was 10 feet from the water, most sites are large with trees but not many are very level. Bugs were not a problem during the day but the second that sun goes down have the bug spray ready. The park was clean and very well maintained, bathrooms were very clean. It was still early in the season so the camp store wasn’t well stocked yet but they were working on it. The beach area was nice with a nice big sandy beach for the kids. The Porcupine Mtns were a 30 minute drive north and we had a great time there. I plan to go back here again as soon as I can.


Guide to Bruce Crossing

Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Bruce Crossing sits at the intersection of US-45 and M-28, at an elevation of around 1,300 feet. The area experiences heavy lake-effect snow in winter with annual snowfall often exceeding 200 inches. The surrounding Ottawa National Forest provides the backdrop for various glamping opportunities near Bruce Crossing, with sites ranging from rustic to modern accommodations.

What to do

Waterfall exploration: 15-minute drive to Bond Falls, a popular day-trip destination. "Bond Falls is beautiful! The campground is tidy but busy. The trail system is fabulous and some trails are handicap accessible," notes a visitor to Bond Falls Campground.

Lake activities: Fishing for walleye and pike on Lake Gogebic, Michigan's largest inland lake in the western UP. "Great place to camp! Right across the street from the beach," writes a camper who stayed at Union River Big Bear Campground.

Backcountry hiking: Over 90 miles of trails through old-growth forests in the Porcupine Mountains. "The Porkies are my favorite forest to explore on the continent. The vegetation is so much more lush than what you find out west, and all the old trees seem to have stories," shares a backpacker who experienced Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping.

Winter recreation: Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on designated trails from December through March. "We made the trip up to the porcupine mountains in early May. The trees were still partially bare from winter and we even saw the last traces of snow melting!"

What campers like

Lakeside camping: Waterfront sites with direct lake access. "We stayed at a site in Loop 3. Water is right next to us. This loop even has flushing toilets," comments a visitor to Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground.

Privacy between sites: Spacious layouts at many forest campgrounds. "The sites are large with plenty of space for our teardrop and screen room. We can see our neighbors but there is plenty of greenery deflecting our view for enough privacy."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms at many campgrounds. "For the last 3 years the county has hired a new manager who lives on site. The county put in a new shower house that would make a college locker room look weak," reports a camper at Ontonagon County Park.

Stargazing opportunities: Dark skies with minimal light pollution. "Still nice to enjoy the quiet dark skies. Short walk down stairs to Lake Superior which offered some great sunset views."

What you should know

Seasonal mosquitoes: Heavy insect activity from late May through July. "Shady private sites with ample mosquitoes. We were in a tent so did not appreciate the asphalt, but this site would be great for a small trailer," warns a visitor at Sylvania Campground.

Limited cell service: Spotty coverage in many areas. "We had one dot of Verizon cell signal in camp but full service in Watersmeet, a short drive away."

Reservation requirements: Most sites fill quickly during summer weekends. "Prepare for it to be packed on the weekends, but weekday camping is pretty serene," advises a camper at Twin Lakes State Park Campground.

Weather variability: Temperature swings of 30+ degrees possible in a single day. "In mid-October, we woke up to full-on winter one morning, so be prepared for anything in the shoulder season."

Tips for camping with families

Beginner backpacking: Short overnight hikes suitable for older children. "Great for beginning backpackers and those who want a longer trip, the Porcupine Mountains offer 100+ miles of trails. Can make 2-3 day loops, or do in and out hikes."

Swimming beaches: Designated areas with gradual entry points. "The park has a nice big sandy beach for the kids. The proximity to the Porcupine Mountains is a big plus."

Playground access: Recreation areas at select campgrounds. "Nice campground, UTV friendly. Right on trail system. Nice lake boating activities drop watercraft in at launch enjoy."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Dawn and dusk are best for spotting deer and birds. "Enjoyed listening to the sandhill cranes every morning," shares a visitor to Big Lake State Forest Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Request perimeter sites for more shade and privacy. "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."

Road conditions: Some unpaved access roads require higher clearance vehicles. "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."

Dump station availability: Limited facilities in remote areas. "Refused to pay a lot of money for a crappy campsite at Union Bay campground - Porcupine Mtn State Park, so we stopped for the night at River Road Campground. $20 with no hookups. Clean restrooms & shower stalls."

Supply planning: Limited grocery options in small towns. "Since Watersmeet is a VERY small town, groceries and other essentials are costly, so come already packed."

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