1 campground with availability next weekend
Superior Times at Au Train Lake is one of the premier luxury outdoor stays near Chatham, Michigan, with glamping options housed in upgraded cabins, yurts, and canvas accommodations. Each glamping site comes equipped with comfortable bedding, electricity, and scenic lake views just steps from your door. The resort-style campground boasts direct lake access with a small beach and dock for tying up personal watercraft. "We stayed in a cabin with a newly remodeled bathroom, which was very nice. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was nice too," one guest shared about their experience. Amenities include hot showers, clean bathrooms, and picnic areas with personal fire pits. The campground's waterfront location makes it ideal for guests seeking a boutique camping experience with the convenience of modern comforts while enjoying pristine views of Lake Superior and surrounding wilderness.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore sits minutes away from these glamping destinations, offering stunning hiking trails and famous sandstone cliffs. The Twelvemile Beach Campground within the lakeshore features cabin accommodations with direct access to Lake Superior's shoreline. On-site water sports rentals include jet skis and kayaks available for hourly rental, allowing guests to explore Au Train Lake's scenic waters. According to a camper, "Kids fished, rode Sea Doos, played basketball, and had a great time. We sat around our own firepit and had a chance to unwind and relax." The area's glamping season primarily runs May through October, with peak bookings in summer months requiring reservations several months in advance. Each location serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring nearby waterfalls, hiking trails, and the charming town of Munising with its selection of local eateries and shops offering regional specialties like pasties.
"City run campground on lake superior. Beautiful views, sandy shore. Most sites have water and electricity, some have sewer hookup. Some walk in sites on the shoreline. We camped on site 5."
"This is a busy campground right on Munising Bay on Lake Superior."
from $29 - $45 / night
"Outhouse and showers were clean Electric hook up
Filled water at dump station We stayed in site 10 it was quiet and away from the core of the noise
Friendly staff Seasonals were a little wild and"
"We opted for the rustic campground which still allowed access to the bathroom and showers, but was secluded from the cabin and RV area. The lake access was great! Warm water and good fishing."
from $20 - $200 / night
"The staff at the office gave a helpful map that showed where the local waterfalls are at. There are a lot in the area! The campgrounds aren't anything special and the bathrooms are the nicest."
"This location kept me coming back. The KOA now offers may different activities for kids too."
"Was slightly passed the pin marker on the same unlaced road - only about 1/4-1/2 off the highway."
"Could only find two pull off spots which are both relatively small, and only one has a fire pit in good condition so you’d need to build back up the other a bit."
"Grand Island sits in Lake Superior North of the city of Munising and near-by Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, in fact while hiking the island you will have plenty views of Pictured Rocks! "
"No electricity, no plumbing.. just nature. I suggest Murray Bay group site. Excellent location with your own small beach."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
"Paddlers Village was a nice, small, clean campground right on Lake Superior. We stayed in a Yurt, and had a good experience."
"The fire pits were really nice, too! Make sure to bring bug spray!"
"The lake is very nice,clear water. The biggest complaint I have is it is noisy. There is a significant amount of rd noise and sometimes trains go by blasting the horn at the intersection."
"We were looking for a campsite that we could drive up to, but we ended up going with a walk up campsite, thanks to the camp host. It couldn't have been more perfect."
"Well set up campground with about 25 sites on a loop with maybe 30 sites for $22/night."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $80 / night
"It’s a work in progress but brand new, all gravel no tree all pull thru easy setup sites, 20/30/50amp electric, water & sewer, new bathrooms, showers, washer & dryer coming soon, it’s near the"
"There are no trees for shade, but this is Marquette Michigan, where it’s unusual to get into the 80s during the summertime."
from $35 / night
"No service for TMobile or Verizon, but still a great secluded spot."
"Even though this campground is a decent distance from the main road, the way out is paved. This was unexpected but there are plenty of unpacked side roads to explore."
ScoutGreat spot, easy to get to. Could only find two pull off spots which are both relatively small, and only one has a fire pit in good condition so you’d need to build back up the other a bit. Very convenient spot that met all my needs
GuideThis campground is located directly on Lake Superior and operated by the city of Munising. It has 100 RV sites and 22 tent sites. About 1/4 of the RV sites provide water, sewer, and 50/30/20 electrical hookups. The rest of the RV sites provide shared water spigots (with both line pressure and with pressure reducers) and shared 30/20 electrical pedestals. Depending on the site, the water or electrical hookups may require an extension cord or another hose length to reach your RV. The campground is quite open, only the tent sites have any privacy. Do to lack of obstructions, I saw several starlink antennas on rigs..... The campground offers decent wifi and two very nice bath houses with flush toilets and showers. It also offers a dump station on site with tank flush and potable water fill stations. A beautiful sandy beach fronts the campground. One negative is that Michigan Hwy 28 runs past the campground and it has plenty of traffic at all hours.
We visited with plans to take a Pictured Rocks boat tour, but 3 days of gale force winds scrubbed those plans. The boat tours were canceled.
ScoutPerfect spot to pull off and camp for the night or weekend! Big pull in area where we stayed for the night, there was one other person but we stopped once we noticed the fresh tracks and didn’t go any further back. Perfect overnight spot.
LegendThe first thing we noticed driving in is that the wash house closes today 10/14 at 4 PM for the season, which isn’t an issue for us. Open sites, walkways to a rocky beach, but also trail to a sandy beach. Our site is not level.
GuideNice well kept campground. Plenty of sites along the water. Seems a bit more unknown compared to other sites in the area as I was struggling to find somewhere with open spots until I came here. Also, despite being a small lake it was great for fishing, I caught plenty of northerns and my personal best smallmouth.
RangerThere were no open sites when we got here on a Thursday afternoon so we had to stay in an overgrown site. It was very shaded from the trees so it was not great for our solar capabilities. Loved that there was a cute trail nearby though. No cell service for us with Verizon, only way to get it was to go 10 miles by the main turn in road. There’s no big towns nearby so you had to travel quite a ways for groceries etc. Campsites a bit close to one another for my taste but everyone was respectful so it was peaceful and lovely otherwise! Mosquitos were around definitely.
ScoutThis Campground offers peaceful beauty. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The office ladies will help with your needs like firewood, waterfall locations, hiking trails, recommending great sites (especially if you want to watch the sunrise in the mornings), there is a Campground host and emergency number for anything after hours that may happen (noisey neighbors for example) but those are rare!
Bathrooms are CLEAN, showers (do NOT have the coin machine anymore, so no need for quarters), grounds and campsites & fire rings are clean and kept up on.
Beach is clean and the staff keep dogs off the beach so there's no poop or dog pee in areas where families can swim. BUT there is a designated area for dogs to go swimming! The staff gives treats to dogs in the park (with the owners permission of course)! A pier to go fishing off of, boat launch, kayaking launch areas!
They have several rustic sites, electric &water sites, electric only, and full hook up sites. There are handicap accessibility to the beach and 2 of their shower/ bathroom buildings.
General Store, laundry mat and café right across from the Campground.
Remember as any Campground they do get their busy times but they also have slower times, just ask the ladies in the office and they will tell you the time of seasons that would give you a more quiet relaxing experience if that's what your looking for & don't forget to catch those sunrises!
Trust me tho, this is a unforgettable beautiful place to camp AND with some history!
Make sure to watch Anatomy Of A Murder and don't be afraid to ask the staff and locals about it!
ScoutVery convenient to pictured rocks excursions. 2 miles. $45 water, electric, showers. Toilets (good).close sites, open to the lake, clean. Would recommend this spot again
GuideGreat campground right on the shores of Lake Superior. Great sand beach 15-20 ft below camp sites. Sites are fairly large and feel private. We were in site 5 with direct views of the lake. Multiple, CLEAN (very clean) vault toilets dispersed throughout campground. Campground is isolated from nearby towns (14 miles to nearest town). Campfires allowed but you’ll need to bring wood, hosts are not allowed to sell any. In short, place is a 10/10.
The Upper Peninsula camping region around Chatham averages 160-180 inches of snowfall annually, with summer high temperatures typically between 65-75°F. Lake Superior's influence creates microclimates that affect camping conditions year-round. Campgrounds in this area range from established parks with electric hookups to rustic sites on undeveloped lakeshores with direct water access.
Waterfall exploration: 35-minute drive from Munising Tourist Park Campground to multiple cascades. "We explored area, kayaked Pictured Rocks, hiked Miners Falls (relaxing 1 mile with ability to get down to water), could have stayed longer," notes Beth B., who visited in July.
Yurt camping Chatham, Michigan: Winter activities extend the season for hardy campers. Yurts at Uncle Ducky's Paddlers Village stay open when weather permits. "A treat to fall asleep in one of the yurts to the sound of the waves lapping the shore... Fun to stay in the beginning/end of season for a quieter stay," according to Shawnee.
Local freshwater swimming: Walk-in beach access at several campgrounds offers alternatives to Lake Superior's cold waters. "The lake is very nice, clear water," notes Michael M. about Little Lake State Forest Campground. Camp Seven Lake provides "a small beach and swimming section that many campers used," reports a visitor who stayed during Labor Day weekend.
Boat rentals: Multiple options for watercraft. "The campground offers jet skis, boats, and kayaks for rent," writes Natalie B. about her stay at Superior Times. Rentals typically range from $30-60 per hour depending on watercraft type and campground policies.
Privacy between sites: Several campgrounds offer secluded spots despite popularity. "The tent sites are all walkin, with a tent parking area and then various distances to hike in along a path to the different tent camp sites. The campsites themselves are gorgeous, with tall trees and right on the shore, and privacy in between," writes Janet R. about Munising Tourist Park.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for comfort. "Hot showers with plenty of shower rooms were nice too," notes Quynh V. about Munising Tourist Park. At Camp Seven Lake Campground, "the pit toilets were super clean and the sites were amazing," according to Ellie M.
Year-round accessibility: Seasonal camping options include winter yurt rentals near Chatham. "We will be back in the early fall to see the colors change," writes Tressa B. about Superior Times, highlighting the extended season opportunities in the area.
Lake views: Waterfront sites are highly prized. "All we had to do was step out our door to be looking at the water," shares Deb M. about her Munising Tourist Park experience. At Twelvemile Beach Campground, "there is not a bad site here... some of them aren't as private as other sites, but looking at the lake from the campsite would be just fabulous," according to Roger W.
Cell service variability: Coverage depends on location and carrier. At Hickey Marsh Dispersed Camping, "cell service with Verizon was shockingly good," reports Hunter W., while at Camp 7 Lake Campground, "Internet & cell connectivity was nonexistent with Star Link & TMobile."
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds don't accept walk-ins. "They are by reservation only. No 'walk-in's' if you will," cautions Emilee S. about Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park.
Bug pressure: Insect activity varies by season. "I would warn though that the mosquitoes were pretty bad when we visited," notes Amy Y. about Hickey Marsh Dispersed Camping. At Colwell Lake Campground, "the mosquitos came in droves and were absolutely ravenous... They were unphased by a number of citronella candles, obscene amounts of bug spray," warns Kinni P.
Campsite spacing: Density varies widely between campgrounds. "The sites are really open to one another although the lakefront sites have great beach access to Lake Superior," describes Steph about Munising Tourist Park. In contrast, at Colwell Lake, sites are "nice quiet campsite with privacy."
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with recreational options. "They have a lot of outdoor toys. There were kids everywhere," notes Melissa M. about Superior Times, making it suitable for family yurt camping near Chatham.
Beach safety: Lake Superior temperatures remain cold year-round. "Private beach was cold but we got in every day," shares Beth B. about Munising Tourist Park, suggesting families prepare for chilly swimming conditions even in summer.
Generator-free zones: For tent campers with children, seek out quieter areas. "We tented in site 4 although in the generator loop area we couldn't hear them over the waves of superior," notes Cameron H. about his Twelvemile Beach experience, where designated generator-free zones exist.
Backup plans: Popular sites fill quickly during peak season. "It took us two tries before we landed a site here (Hurricane River is a good backup spot)," advises Amy K. about Twelvemile Beach Campground, suggesting families have alternative options ready.
Site selection: Choose based on rig size and utility needs. "The 30 amp sites are a bit tight but backed up to the woods, so privacy wasn't an issue," reports Michael A. about Superior Times, which accommodates various RV sizes with partial hookups.
Water access logistics: Many sites require planning. "Filled water at dump station. We stayed in site 10 it was quiet and away from the core of the noise," shares Melissa M. about Superior Times, noting the $48 after tax cost for an electric travel trailer site.
Turning radius: Limited space at some locations requires caution. "We pulled in a 15 foot trailer and turned it around but wouldn't go much bigger," warns Naomi L. about Hickey Marsh Dispersed Camping's constraints for larger vehicles.
Hookup locations: Sometimes problematic. "The full hookup sites were well marked but not a lot of shade and septic hook up was far back. There is a dump site on premise so we utilized that," reports Jenni C. about Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park's layout challenges.
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