Best RV Parks & Resorts near Bruce Crossing, MI

Several RV parks serve the Bruce Crossing area, providing varied amenities for motorhome travelers. Stannard Township RV Park, though currently closed according to recent reviews, previously offered water and electric hookups with a dump station at $15 per night. River Road RV Park in Ontonagon provides full-hookup sites with sewer connections in an open field layout. "Nice size lots, clean, quiet," noted one visitor, though another described it as a "glorified field" with RVs spaced "awning to awning." Land O' Lakes Nature RV Resort, located across the Wisconsin border, caters specifically to adults with 25 big-rig friendly sites featuring water, electric, and sewer hookups.

Seasonal availability varies significantly across the region's RV parks. Many campgrounds operate only from May through October due to harsh Upper Peninsula winters. Full-hookup RV sites typically include 30/50-amp electrical service, though not universally. Lake Gogebic State Park campers reported needing "a long extension cord to get power to your site" due to unusual electrical outlet placement. Cell service remains inconsistent throughout the area - virtually nonexistent at some county parks while adequate at others. Dump stations are available at most established RV parks, though their condition varies. For travelers with pets, most parks allow dogs, but Ontonagon Township Park specifically notes pet-friendly policies in their rules.

Best RV Sites Near Bruce Crossing, Michigan (104)

    1. Land O' Lakes Nature RV Resort

    1 Review
    Land o Lakes, WI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 547-4700

    $50 - $56 / night

    "This unique RV Resort is adults only but doesn't follow the typical 55+ rule and is available for younger adults as well! Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!"

    2. 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."

    "This is a very nicely maintained privately owned campground. Really great spaces for long Class A and C Motorhomes. Nice fishing on the Ontonagon River and big marina close-by."

    3. Alpine Campground & RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 667-0737

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Right next to Black River. Sites sit back from highway so easy access and quiet. Open year round. Showers. Owner is friendly and very helpful."

    "Clean facilities. There is plenty of space in between camping or RV spots. If your looking for a place that isn't crammed packed full of people this is it."

    4. City of Houghton RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Houghton, MI
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 482-8745

    "Despite the sites being pretty close, you have great water views, within walking distance to downtown and a short car ride away from lots of things to do and places to visit. "

    "The sites are close but the view and proximity to outdoor walking make this a campground we will return to visit."

    5. Borderline RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Land o Lakes, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 547-6169

    "Numerous lakes nearby for fishing; a boat ramp into the Wisconsin River for canoes/kayaks is just across 45 I’ve been here April through October"

    6. Ojibwa RV Park

    1 Review
    Baraga, MI
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 353-6333

    "Campground close to casino and lake Baraga. This is the best campground in the area."

    7. Sparrow Rapids Campground

    14 Reviews
    Trout Creek, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 852-3500

    "Nice big level site with table & fire ring. Pit toilet nearby. Memorial Day weekend and there were a few site available"

    "This was a beautiful small campground with only 6 campsites arranged around a loop and are spaced well. Access to the campground is off of a gravel road which is somewhat narrow."

    8. Sylvania (clark Lake) Campground

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

    $22 - $26 / night

    "The are 4 campground loops and many campsites out around the lakes. We chose a spot in loop 3. Our site is large with plenty of space for our teardrop and screen room. Water is right next to us."

    "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."

    9. Klint Safford Memorial RV Park

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    Iron River, MI
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 265-3822

    $35 - $45 / night

    10. Ontonagon Township Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Ontonagon, MI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 884-2930

    "Wonderful campground beside Lake Superior. We had a site backed up to the lake and enjoyed the sound of Lake Superior waves!"

    "My wife enjoyed that there were clean shower and toilet facilities."

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RV Park Reviews near Bruce Crossing, MI

523 Reviews of 104 Bruce Crossing Campgrounds


  • RaD_Travels
    Aug. 30, 2022

    Bond Falls Campground

    Great Views and Quiet Camping

    8/26-9/1/22- Free camping! 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. I tried self registering, but there was nowhere to sign-in. About 11Am the next morning, someone came by to register us. 2-bars Verizon 5G, and 2-bars AT&T 4G. 

    We rolled in about 10pm and drove through the western loop sites 1-22, pulled into the first pull-through site(W5) that we could easily get our 34’ fifth wheel into and went to sleep. In the morning, I walked the loop and found several others that we could fit(now that it was light out), and we moved over one site to W6. Site W21 has a lake view and a large loop in front of this back-in site that would be super easy to navigate for a big rig. Sites 11 and 12 were really close together but had a good views of the lake as well. Later, we drove over to the east camp site that all seemed to have lake views, and sites E12 and E13 are surrounded on 3 sides by water, a turn-around loop, and more sunlight for solar powered rigs. I didn’t think to check cell signal while there. 

    The towns of Watersmeet and Conover had the cheapest diesel fuel. The Wild Turkey Bar& Grill in Conover, WI had fabulous smoked meats, and there is a great little hardware store in Conover as well.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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

  • Chris W.
    Jan. 19, 2020

    Stannard Township RV Park - CLOSED

    An oaisis in the wilderness for stocking up!

    The most convenient campground in the western U.P. $15 per night, electric and water hookup, dump station. Within hundreds of feet of food, gas, diesel, propane, laundromat, and hardware. Easy access and wood available. Showers are clean and flush toilets. Very safe and central to the little town of Bruce Crossing. Owned by the township, money generated funds our roads here.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2017

    City of Houghton RV Park

    Nice park, great location

    Loved this park. Despite the sites being pretty close, you have great water views, within walking distance to downtown and a short car ride away from lots of things to do and places to visit. 

    All the sites are designed to be back-in but we asked if we could pull in forward so the view of the river was out our front window and our door opened right onto the patio. Luckily they didn’t have a problem with that so we had a great view. The patio is a wooden deck that hangs over the river bank and was suck a perfect to sit after a long day of exploring and enjoy a glass of wine. There is a picnic table, bench, BBQ grill, and fire pit and the patio providing nice shade during the day. The park is divided into two tiers and we were lucky enough to be in the lower one that was directly on the water. The upper tier has a view of the water too and the same patios but you are overlooking other RVs.  All sites are paved (as are the roads) with 20/30/50 amp electric, cable with 16 channels, and Wi-Fi. A nice feature about this park is that they do allow washing vehicles and your RV for a nominal fee.

    The park is small with just 25 sites so book early if you are coming during the summer and they do have seasonal stays with good rates. We called with just a couple weeks notice but scored a site because someone cancelled. Added bonus is that this park is next door to a large waterfront park which is great for kids with lots of things for them to play on (just know dogs are not allowed). There are also picnic areas, sandy beach, and a boat launch. Continuing past the park is a four-mile paved, non-motorized pathway leading to downtown. 

    There are no bathrooms or showers in the park so you must have a self-contained RV meaning pop-up campers and tents are not allowed. There are flush toilets in the waterfront park just outside the campground but were used heavily and not always clean if the park was very busy.

    Loved that fact that you could walk to town. We strolled into the Keewenaw Brewery for a beer a couple of afternoons, checked out a museum that pays homage to the birthplace of American hockey (which started in Houghton), did a little window shopping, and ate the best pasties at Roy’s Pasties and Bakery. It is well worth the time to venture up the Keewenaw Peninsula to explore the other towns like Copper Harbor and Calumet. Calumet is an old copper mining town and there are lots of museums and interesting sites to see there including a very nice National Park Service visitor center. We toured the Quincy Mine and really enjoyed that. 

    Pros:

    ·        Great water view

    ·        Nice patio with picnic table and bench

    ·        Within walking distance of town

    ·        Nice walking path

    ·        Lots to do and see in the area

    ·        Paved sites and roads

    ·        Full hook-up with cable and good WiFi

    Cons:

    ·        Must have a self-contained RV

    ·        Sites are close to each other with very little privacy

    ·        Most sites have no shade

    ·        May be hard to get a site if you don’t book early

  • LE E.
    May. 14, 2022

    Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    Awesome state park

    Loved this camping trip. Great park. Super helpful and friendly staff/hosts. Clean bathrooms, pet friendly. Awesome location on Lake Gogebic shore. Close to Porcupine Mountains and Bond Falls and hiking trails. Would love to visit again.

  • J
    Sep. 18, 2021

    Baraga State Park Campground

    Centralized spot

    We are on site 22. Very spacious have room for our 20ft TT and could have put up a large screen tent but there is a big dip in the site which caused a huge puddle where we would have placed it. Nice view of the lake can see at least part of it from almost anywhere in the camp. Picnic table and fire ring on every site. There are several full hook up sites (water sewer electric). There are a few pull through sites. Some of the sites (the ones a crossed from us) have a huge dip right at the edge of the site to get in out of the site that can cause some issues with low sitting vehicles. Hosts were very friendly and informative, offered some scheduled programs through out the week and free coffee and doughnuts Saturday morning at the host site. DNR staff almost always available. Serves as a great base point to see probably hundreds of water falls. Some are located just down the street from the campground. Mordern shower clean and had hot water and restroom, clean but toilets are a little tricky to flush...doesn't seem to have enough flushing power. Verizon phone works great... hotspot from Verizon phone works great as well. there is also some WiFi available from somewhere that works but doesn't work(cuts in and out) not sure if it is the parks or a nearby place. The roads in the campground are narrrow but manageable. The park is located on a main highway (41) so you get the noise from the traffic on the road...sometimes this noise can make it hard to have a quiet conversation with those in your camping party....it quiets down some at night but still a lot of noise. Also train tracks runs along the back of the campground which can be quite noisy. We've been here almost a week and have heard only one train(we aren't here a lot during the day we are out exploring). Nice day park across the road from the campground. Located about 30 min. From Houghton (and a Walmart) and about an hour drive to the porcupine mountains.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 4, 2022

    Ontonagon Township Park and Campground

    Take a chance that you can get a spot

    General: 76 site (including five tent sites) campground stretched out on both sides of Lakeshore Drive. 50 sites are on the lakeside of the road with the remainder on the other side. Some have 50-amp electric, and some have 30-amp. No reservations are taken, and the campground appeared full when we were there on a Tuesday in September. It is located adjacent to the town park/playground/picnic area. The office is open 8 am– 8 pm and if you arrive after hours and are lucky enough to find a site, you use the pay station. 

    Site Quality: Sites 65-70, located directly on Lake Superior are considered Premium. There are 12 other lakefront sites (not considered premium). Sites 39-44 are located directly on the road so road noise will be an issue if that bothers you. Sites are close together with no physical separation between them. 

    Bathhouse: Was clean and well-lighted. Two pay showers were available.

    Activities/Amenities: Wilderness trail (approx. ¾ mile), basketball hoops, disk golf, the beach, playground at the adjacent park plus a playground in the campsites across the street. 

    We had stopped at the picnic area next to the campground, so I checked it out for a possible future stay. As long as we don’t get one of the roadside spots, it would be good for passing through. Probably would not stay here more than one night as we prefer campgrounds with more privacy. Also, not sure why ATVs would be welcome here – for us, the noise would be an issue.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2018

    City of Houghton RV Park

    Great Waterside City Park

    A bit tricky to maneuver but once you are set up this is a great city waterfront park! The sites are close but the view and proximity to outdoor walking make this a campground we will return to visit.

    The campground host is helpful and if you get a chance, purchase a book he wrote to enjoy a coming of age in the Upper Pennisula story!

    Love Houghton and exploring the history and geology of the area.

    We camped for a week in our 42 ft motor home with jeep. We walked the water view trail daily with our four legged camper. There is a city beach/park adjacent to the campground and although there are no restrooms or showers at the campground, there are restrooms at the adjacent beach area.

    We were able to access the campground WiFi and our satellite had a good signal. ATT coverage was good.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Curry Park Campground

    Decent park for short stay

    Stayed two nights as the location was convenient for my stay in town. Older park with mature trees offering shade on most lots. Power pedestal upgrades to 30 and 50 amp to majority of lots. Limited FHU lots grouped together in lower area. Suspect this area could have drainage issues during heavy rainfall. Lots near highway would tend to be noisier. Restroom and shower area was kept up and clean. Very functional shower stall with plenty of hot water. Dump station designed for one sided unloading with non-potable and potable water nearby. Expect to wait if other using the dump station. Overall, decent place for short-term stays.


Guide to Bruce Crossing

Bruce Crossing sits at the intersection of US-45 and M-28 in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula, with an elevation of approximately 1,280 feet. The area experiences harsh winters with heavy snowfall, often exceeding 200 inches annually, which restricts camping seasons from May through October. Most campgrounds near Bruce Crossing provide access to the Ottawa National Forest and multiple waterways including lakes, rivers, and streams.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Sparrow Rapids Campground offers access to excellent river fishing. "The small campground nestles sites in close but still gives some privacy on most of them... The dirt road provides a nice long walk for our dog too," notes one camper about this free campsite area located near Trout Creek.

Explore waterfalls: Alpine Campground & RV Park serves as a base for regional waterfall expeditions. "There are waterfalls nearby that are off the beaten path. Can't beat it if you're looking to explore and have an adventure," shares a visitor who gave the campground five stars.

Lake Superior beaches: Visit the sandy beaches along Lake Superior shoreline. "This is one of our favorite beaches with soft sand. The showers are clean," reports a camper who stayed at Ontonagon Township Park Campground, noting the contrast between beach quality and site privacy.

Hiking trails: Access wilderness trails through the region's forests. A visitor at Sylvania Campground reports: "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)."

What campers like

Quiet settings: Many campers value the peaceful atmosphere at Sparrow Rapids. "It is a great and mostly empty spot for primitive camping. There's a fire pit with built in rack for stove top/grill stuff as well as a post and hook to hang things from and a picnic table," reports one reviewer.

Cell coverage at remote sites: Sparrow Rapids Campground offers unexpected connectivity. "I was happy to have service in the woods. We were able to work and talk nice walks while we had free time. A few bars with Verizon and we can log on. Big plus," shares a digital nomad who camped there.

Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained amenities. "Spacious and level sites, all mowed grass. Very clean bathrooms with hot showers. Absolutely sweetest older lady running the place," writes a camper about Alpine Campground & RV Park.

Lake views: Water-view sites rank highly among camper preferences. At Ontonagon Township Park, one camper notes: "We backed the truck up and Lake Superior was our backdrop for a few days... The showers are pay showers but are clean like the modern bathrooms."

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Most rv sites near Bruce Crossing, Michigan close during winter. The City of Houghton RV Park operates from "May 15 to October 1" according to their listing information, which is typical for the region.

Facility conditions vary: Some campgrounds show signs of aging. One visitor to Alpine Campground noted: "The facilities were not in great condition. The place was kind of run down. Lots of things didn't work... Because of the cost and conditions we probably will not return."

Reservation policies differ: Many campgrounds operate on first-come, first-served basis. An Ontonagon Township Park visitor warns: "They don't do reservations, but despite having 10+ sites available, they're holding them for people who may never come." Another adds: "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."

Insects: Mosquitoes are prevalent in summer months. A camper at Sylvania notes the need to "bring bug spray" while another at Alpine reported: "You could save this campground was mosquito heaven. My son had 9 mosquito bites on his back when he woke up the next morning."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground offers family-friendly amenities. "The moss-covered old growth forest provided an excellent tent site & entertained our 2 boys under 8 until they tired. The swimming area was under kept but we still enjoyed all day," reports a parent who camped there with children.

Beach activities: Lake Superior shoreline provides natural entertainment. One family at Ontonagon Township Park shares: "My wife enjoyed that there were clean shower and toilet facilities. I would be fine at a more rustic camp site deep in the woods but my wife and daughter definitely appreciated the beach and playground."

Pack for weather changes: Upper Peninsula weather can shift rapidly, even in summer. Temperatures can drop into the 40s overnight even in July, requiring warm sleeping bags and layered clothing.

Bring extension cords: Many campsites have oddly placed electrical outlets. Pack 25-50 foot extension cords to ensure you can reach power sources at rv sites near Bruce Crossing, Michigan.

Tips from RVers

Site selection matters: Look for level sites that accommodate your rig. At River Road RV Park, one RVer notes: "Check-in was smooth and they offered us several options of sites to pick from. The campground seems to be well maintained and some of the sites are large. Our site was grass and had some ruts from previous guests."

Awkward site layouts: Be aware of site orientation. "Some sites do face each other which we find a little awkward when you are not traveling with friends. The pressure to visit when outside every time does feel a bit uncomfortable," shared an RVer at River Road RV Park.

Adult-focused options: For RVers seeking quieter environments, try adults-only parks. According to a visitor at Land O' Lakes Nature RV Resort, this "unique RV Resort is adults only but doesn't follow the typical 55+ rule and is available for younger adults as well!"

Extension requirements: Bring extra-long power cords. A reviewer from River Road RV Park mentions: "This is a very nicely maintained privately owned campground. Really great spaces for long Class A and C Motorhomes. Nice fishing on the Ontonagon River and big marina close-by."

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