Best Tent Camping near Calumet, MI

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Best Tent Sites Near Calumet, MI (9)

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182 Reviews of 9 Calumet Campgrounds


  • Oli
    Camper-submitted photo from Perkins Park & Campground
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Perkins Park & Campground

    Good

    Many campers have enjoyed the swimming beach and the nearby boat launch, making it easy to get out on the water. Solar  As one happy camper noted,“The beach area for swimming in Lake Independence is nice with a pavilion, volleyball, and ping pong nearby.”

  • Geena B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground

    Nice spacious spots

    Hancock campground has LOTS of RV sites as well as some really nicely hidden/shaded tent spots. You can walk down to the beach as well as some hiking trails nearby down the road. Also, it’s about a 33 minute walk to some restaurants and shops in town. Clean, heated restrooms. As of October 2024 when im writing this, their dryer is out of order, so laundry unavailable. Campground attendant is very nice as well

  • Stephen L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground

    Just awesome

    This place is way off the beaten path. Long dirt road to get back here. There are tent sites all along the beach front to watch the sunset and pick rocks. Most sites are fairly level. I feel like we got one of the only ones that wasn't but I'm not real picky. @ramblinsmurf

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Ontonagon Township Park Campground
    Aug. 13, 2024

    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!!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground
    Aug. 3, 2024

    Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground

    Great location. Friendly Hosts.

    We really liked this campground mostly for its location and beautiful beach on Lake Superior. It has a long driveway that is gravel and all of the campground loops are also gravel or sand so it can be a little dusty. The lake shore sites have beautiful, full views of the lake but just know that many sites will be a tight fit for larger rigs. We have a 26' travel trailer and stayed in the newer loop a little ways away from the beach. It didn't bother us as it was easier to park and a very short walk to enjoy the beautiful sunsets this campground is all about.

  • C S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ontonagon Township Park Campground
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Ontonagon 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.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Courtney Lake Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    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.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Baraga State Park Campground
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Baraga State Park Campground

    Camp sites are WAY too close together

    I can hear my neighbors talking at their campsite from mine. We are packed in here like sardines.

    Beautiful area, though. Caught a rainbow just as we were setting up camp. And they had wood and ice.

  • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perrault
    Jun. 24, 2024

    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

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from McLain State Park Campground
    Jun. 22, 2024

    McLain State Park Campground

    Amazing campground on the shore of Lake Superior

    Really nice and level site(62) just a short walk from the beach. Really clean and well kept state park. Hiking trails are plentiful. Centrally located on the Keweenaw Peninsula allows time for exploring many sites this location has to offer. Too bad the “Gitch” washed away some of the lakeside campsites, hopefully they rebuild soon! My family will definitely come back!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay

    Absolutely Amazin

    DO NOT BRING A STANDARD CAR DOWN HERE! Road was incredibly rough and no cell service. That being said, risking my lifted 4WD SUV was well worth it. I may have forgotten to get a permit. Oops. There’s a large turnaround at the end of the road with spectacular views. I turned left at the outhouse and found a similar spot. Flies and mosquitos were abundant but didn’t kill my vibe. Make sure to check the weather before you go. If it had rained overnight, I probably wouldn’t have been able to make it out.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perrault
    Apr. 29, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perrault
    Dec. 14, 2023

    Lake 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.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
    Nov. 27, 2023

    Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground

    Good location for base camp

    City run operation. Close to downtown Hancock. A few sites right along the canal. Variety of site configurations - from remote tent pads to open areas that permit families to set up camp units close together. Limited sites that have sewer, water, and/or electric.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Agate Beach Park Campground
    Oct. 21, 2023

    Agate Beach Park Campground

    Not for us

    The road to this campground wasn’t too bad, it was paved most of the way, though there were a lot of potholes and bumps and dips. The last mile or so was unpaved but not bad at all. 

    We came here intending to stay at this campground right on the water, and maybe find some agates, but it was just not the vibe for us. The camping areas are big grassy open areas, and everyone just finds a spot along the perimeter and sets up camp. It had just such a crazy, chaotic feel to it- ATVs going up and down the road, shirtless barefoot kids on their bikes zooming around, beach going families going to hang out at the water for the day- it seemed like these were locals and they all knew each other, like a group camp. 

    Cost is $20/night, self pay. We didn’t see anyone that looked like a host, but who knows, maybe there was a host parking in there amidst the chaos. There are several day use area parking spots- no camping allowed here. 

    Easy access to the beach from the campground & day use. There’s a playground for the kids, and toilets, and a bunch of picnic tables set up behind the building in the center by the pay station. We didn’t stay the night but I can’t imagine that it’s quiet or calm at night here. No hookups or other amenities other than trash bins.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from McLain State Park Campground
    Oct. 18, 2023

    McLain State Park Campground

    Lake View is Minmal Privacy

    McLain SP - MI:
    (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.0 Price 2023: $35 Usage during visit: Near full, mid-week. Site Privacy: Most sites have little privacy. Lake view sites: do not count on any privacy to the sides. but what you can create with your trailer.
    Site surface: Grass and Gravel sites. Reservations: Yes.
    Campground Noise: Pretty quiet during our stay. Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Yes. Bring an extension cord . Required for some sites.
    Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: There is a dump station on the way in to the camping area. Potable water is there and there are a few scattered spigots. See the map in my photos.
    Generators: All sites have electricity. Bathroom: Pit and flush toilets. Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: See ‘Sites’, below. Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: 1 - 41 in open grass area with few trees. 42 + in nice wooded area Weather: Highs in low 80s during our stay.
    Bugs: Not bad. Probably the breeze from the lake is holding them at bay.
    Solar: All are electric sites Host: Never seen. Rig size: The largest I’ve seen is about 35’.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Lakes State Park Campground
    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

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Erics Bridge State Forest Campground
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Big Erics Bridge State Forest Campground

    Nice but too expensive

    We ended up at this campground sort of on accident- it’s way out of the way and the road there isn’t the most pleasant (it’s mostly paved but in very poor shape). There was absolutely nobody there, other than day use visitors to the creek. 

    Lots of bugs attacking us as we walked around. 

    No trash service here- pack out your trash please. 

    This is a state campground, but it feels like a standard USFS campground. It’s a self pay situation, no host or rangers nearby. Being that it’s a state campground, you pay the $20 camp fee, and then another $11 per day state park fee (unless you have the $39 annual pass). The state park fee feels like a money grab in situations like this. I can see if there’s an actual state park with other activities and facilities that are connected to the campground, but this is literally just a campground, with no amenities other than a vault toilet. Hmph. $31/night is way, way too much for what you get here. 

    Zero cell service in this entire area. The road got worse driving east across the bridge past this campground, so if you are like us and wanted to take the scenic route along the coast to Marquette, I’d recommend not doing that unless you have a beefy vehicle and don’t mind all the bumps.

  • Jill M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bob Lake Campground
    Sep. 22, 2023

    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.

  • Langford113 The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay
    Sep. 13, 2023

    Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay

    Hard to access

    You have to drive like 30 minutes down an old logging road that has atvs and dirt bikes running around. I wouldn’t suggest doing it in a car as some spots got really rough. Any standard suv or truck will make it just take your time. The views are incredible and there’s about 10 spots you can camp. There was some strong winds when I was there.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
    Sep. 9, 2023

    Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground

    Great little campground on the edge of town

    Very nice place, well set up. It was super hot so the bathroom floors were sweating and wet But over all clean.

    If you don’t have water it’s a bit of a pain but onboard tanks or jugs are doable.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ahmeek Copper Mine Camp
    Sep. 1, 2023

    Ahmeek Copper Mine Camp

    Stay in a Historic Copper Mine

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  Ahmeek Copper Mine is a cool spot to checkout a historic mine while you camp.  Check them out and share some pics on the Dyrt!

  • tThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
    Aug. 22, 2023

    Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground

    Kind of cramped,

    Very convenient to Houghton and rest of Keweenaw Peninsula. But spots are practically on top of one another. Great if you’re camping with kids and friends, but no so great if you’re looking for some quiet.

  • tThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from L'Anse Township Park & Campground
    Aug. 22, 2023

    L'Anse Township Park & Campground

    Beautiful spot right on Lake Superior

    Stayed on a Wednesday and there was space available but booked solid for weekends. Filled up by 4 pm. Spots are small, side-by-side and no privacy, but they have several spots to watch spectacular sunsets. That was worth the stay.

  • Deb M.
    Camper-submitted photo from L'Anse Township Park & Campground
    Aug. 19, 2023

    L'Anse Township Park & Campground

    Great for an overnight

    This is a small campground, with sites that are somewhat close together. However, there’s a great view of Lake Superior, and the sunset from our site was wonderful. (Site 7) Nice and quiet too. We’d return if we’re in the area again.


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Guide to Calumet

Tent camping near Calumet, Michigan, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the stunning landscapes of the Upper Peninsula. With a variety of campgrounds featuring diverse amenities, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.

Explore Scenic Trails and Water Activities

Amenities for a Comfortable Stay

  • Ahmeek Copper Mine Camp provides well-reviewed amenities including drinking water, showers, and picnic tables, making it a great choice for families.
  • At Emily Lake State Forest Campground, you'll find a hand-pump for water and toilets, ensuring a more comfortable camping experience.
  • Ojibwa RV Park is conveniently located near Lake Baraga and offers easy access to local attractions, making it a popular spot for campers.

Unique Features and Local Charm

  • Lake Perrault is known for its peaceful atmosphere and scenic views, ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
  • The Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay offers a rugged experience with rough access roads, rewarding adventurous campers with stunning vistas.
  • Big Lake State Forest Campground features large sites and a boat launch, perfect for fishing and enjoying the tranquil waters.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Calumet, MI is Lake Perrault with a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.

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