Best Tent Camping near Bruce Crossing, MI

Bruce Crossing is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Bruce Crossing, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Bruce Crossing, MI. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Tent Sites Near Bruce Crossing, Michigan (23)

    1. Burned Dam Campground

    2 Reviews
    Watersmeet, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 358-4724

    "We did look around and it’s a decent place.

    A couple sites are large enough for a small camper and screen room. Others will only fit a tent. There is a vault toilet but no water or garbage."

    "Beautiful, quiet, free campgrounds right next to the Ontonagon River and Mex-i-mine Falls (you can hear the rushing water)."

    2. Robbins Pond Campground

    1 Review
    Ottawa National Forest, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 358-4724

    3. Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

    4 Reviews
    Watersmeet, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 358-4724

    $15 / night

    "A lovely area with a good balance of open space and tree cover. Nearby Clark Lake is very pretty, good for swimming, and serves as the primary water source."

    "We did it the easy way, loaded our canoe, crossed the lake to our campsite and set up camp. No portaging with our gear."

    4. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness

    3 Reviews
    Watton, MI
    24 miles

    "Hike in camping"

    "The hike in was one of the most beautiful switch back type hikes, with breathtaking views of the gorge on the way down, a quick hike to the top of gorge once you’re down, then look down and see the waterfalls"

    5. Emily Lake State Forest Campground

    2 Reviews
    Nisula, MI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 353-6651

    "Several great sites to tent camp. Caught some blue gills. Good times"

    "You will be able to hear your neighbors."

    6. Big Lake State Forest Campground

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

    "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."

    "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."

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

    4 Reviews
    White Pine, MI
    31 miles
    Website

    "We had more than enough room to set up and could even have fit additional tents."

    "If you were tent camping, you would likely be sleeping on a slope of some kind. Bugs were bad in late May."

    9. Paint River Forks NF Campground

    2 Reviews
    Iron River, MI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 358-4724

    10. Lake Perrault

    4 Reviews
    Toivola, MI
    40 miles

    "Nice small lake, easy access from the main road. Road to the lake isn’t paved and there are huge potholes so go slow."

    "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."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Bruce Crossing, MI

475 Reviews of 23 Bruce Crossing Campgrounds



Guide to Bruce Crossing

Tent camping near Bruce Crossing, Michigan offers a chance to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Ottawa National Forest, with a variety of well-reviewed sites perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Tips for tent camping near Bruce Crossing

  • For a peaceful experience, consider the Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping, where you can enjoy a serene environment with no nearby distractions.
  • If you're looking for a more rustic experience, Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness offers a remote setting with breathtaking views, ideal for those who appreciate solitude.
  • Be prepared for bugs at Burned Dam Campground, where the beautiful river setting is accompanied by pesky flies, so bring plenty of bug spray.

Tent campers should check out Robbins Pond Campground

  • Experience the spooky charm of Robbins Pond Campground, known for its ghost stories and the nearby Paulding Light phenomenon.
  • This campground is basic but offers a unique atmosphere, perfect for those who enjoy a more primitive camping experience.
  • With only a few cleared areas, it provides a sense of privacy and seclusion, making it a great spot for a quiet getaway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Bruce Crossing, MI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Bruce Crossing, MI is Burned Dam Campground with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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