Best Tent Camping near Covington, MI
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Best Tent Sites Near Covington, MI (22)
1. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
Watton, Michigan3 Reviews•2 Photos•36 SavesThe Wild and Scenic Sturgeon River rushes out of the northern portion of this wilderness, over the 20 foot volcanic outcroppings of Sturgeon Falls, and through a gorge that reaches 350 feet in depth and a mile in width. Throughout this rugged, steep Wilderness, the Sturgeon and Little Silver Rivers and their tributaries have carved falls, rapids, ponds, oxbows, and terraces. Stunning views are possible from the eastern rim of the gorge. Except for a few naturally bare slopes, most of the land is forested with pine, hemlock, aspen, sugar maple, birch, and basswood. When the leaves of the hardwoods change color in the fall, they form a vivid tapestry. There are few established trails in Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, and the few overgrown logging roads are hard to find and follow. The North Country National Scenic Trail parallels the northern and eastern boundaries for about eight miles. Sturgeon River Campground offers seven sites on the southeastern boundary. In spring and during peak runoff, kayaking and white water canoeing are challenging, and only recommended for advanced paddlers. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness Map
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2. Craig Lake State Park Campground
Michigamme, Michigan4 Reviews•22 Photos•30 SavesMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
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3. Big Lake State Forest Campground
Covington, Michigan3 Reviews•23 Photos•25 SavesMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
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5. Emily Lake State Forest Campground
Nisula, Michigan2 Reviews•2 Photos•29 SavesMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-ppl
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7. Burned Dam Campground
Watersmeet, Michigan2 Reviews•13 Photos•25 SavesThis rustic campground provides visitors with access to deep woods with fishing and canoeing opportunities on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River. This dispersed campground is just a short walk from Mex-i-mine Falls. As you overlook this jewel you can feel the history when loggers used this area to transport their product to the saw mills.
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8. Paint River Forks NF Campground
Iron River, Michigan2 Reviews•4 SavesThis campground is a small rural campground that offers river bank camping. Located at the fork of the South and North Branch of the Paint River it offers canoeing and fishing opportunities.
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10. Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
Watersmeet, Michigan4 Reviews•12 Photos•20 SavesOverview
Planning a trip to the Sylvania Wilderness? Watch for Alerts at the top of the page for any Alerts regarding this facility. The Sylvania Wilderness encompasses 18,327 acres of primitive lands and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Visitors can camp in 50 designated campsites within the Sylvania Wilderness. Visitors enjoy endless canoeing, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Recreation
Sylvania's abundant lakes provide plentiful non-motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities. Other popular activities include hiking and viewing wildlife.
Natural Features
The old-growth forests and pristine lakes in the region provide habitat for a wide range of animal and plant life, including rare orchids, bald eagles, loons and osprey. The wilderness contains 34 named lakes, some with sandy beaches and others surrounded by record-size red and white pines. The Ottawa National Forest is comprised of nearly 1 million acres and is located in the western reaches of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The forest's rolling, tree covered hills extend from the south shore of Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border. Lakes, rivers and waterfalls are found throughout this beautiful landscape.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations If you cancel reservation at least 14 days prior to check in date, all recreation fees, minus a $10 cancellation fee and the reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center) will be refunded. If you cancel reservation less than 14 days prior to check in date, all recreation fees, minus $10 cancellation fee, reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center), and first nights use fee will be refunded. The reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center) is non-refundable. No Show Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. For more information about rules and reservation policies, visit the Recreaiton.gov Rules and Reservations Policy page.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Covington
405 Reviews of 22 Covington Campgrounds
Oli
Traveler
Craig Lake State Park Campground
Good
The Michigan Recreation Passport Solar does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas.
- OliTraveler
Country Village RV Park
Good
Whether you’re here for a quick stop or a longer stay, Solar Country Village RV Park offers a comfortable base for your Upper Peninsula adventures.
- OliTraveler
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.Traveler
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
- jjuliana
Guide
Sylvania (clark Lake) Campground
Quiet and beautiful
We stayed for 3 nights. Lovely old and second growth trees. Bear and Wolf precautions, please. Hiking was good, fishing was good.
hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuideRobinson Lake Dispersed Campsite
Nice secluded spot
Two sites on lake some distance apart. Sand bottom on shore, picknick table and fire ring. No fee for camping can stay 14 days.
- hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuide
Forest Pond Campground
Small campground
Stopped here to use shower it's a small campground had permanent sites and walkin tent sites. It was clean quiet bathroom was nice,long hot shower has dump station.
- hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuide
Bose Lake Campsite
Bose lake campsite
Single campsite on small lake. Room for small camper in parking less than 15 foot. Fire ring and picknick table. Road to get in is narrow and pot holed.
- hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuide
Harriet Lake Campsite
Harriet lake campsite
On small lake has fire ring and picknick table. Room for small camper 10to 15 foot also tents wilderness toilet. No motor lake
- kkevin F.
Scout
Van Riper State Park Campground
Campers beware
Van Riper State park has very unlevel sites with no water and 30 amp service. Unacceptable with today’s campers. Time to update Michigan
Micheal S.TravelerVan Riper State Park Campground
Great campgeound
We are not a big state park fan as, in Michigan, there are very close sites and tons of noise. This one was relatively quiet. The site were the standard Michigan close but the campgeound was t full and there many options to choose from. The lake is real nice and the beach area is clean, spacious and it has a general store that has firewood for sale. We first reserved a rustic site, then changed to an electrical hook up site after arriving. The ranger was very accomodating.
Adam A.Guide
Lake Gogebic State Park Campground
Nice Spot, easy on and off highway.
We stayed here the 2nd week of October. They were actually turning the water off for the year when we left. We had the park mostly to ourselves. They water access is nice and it is right off a main highway, although it was not too noisy. There are some state park hiking trails access from campground, also. Facilities were pretty standard state park fair. Sites seem to have plenty of room.
- SSusan H.Traveler
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!!
Kim E.Traveler
L'Anse Township Park & Campground
Peaceful getaway for us and the dogs.
We come up every year for the meteor shower, and every stay is a great one. New shower rooms, and huge dog park are awesome!
- hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuide
Franklin Lake
Quiet campground
Beautiful campground had site 45 one week and site 72 the next both fcfs. Campground was quiet and clean. For those with out power there is outlets in shelter in middle of campground to charge batteries. Had phone service through boost mobile enough to stream movies
- hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuide
McKinley Lake Dispersed
McKinley lake camp site
A single campsite can park next to tent only. Access to lake
- SStephanie W.Guide
Van Riper State Park Campground
Serenaded by snoring
I’m a very simple camper used to having space and quiet…this was not the best time to pass through for an overnight. I arrived and the campground was so loud with people and kids shouting. There is zero privacy (they pack you in) so be sure to get a spot along the edge where you’ll at least have trees. I was very surprised and grateful how respectful everyone was of the quiet hrs…other than snoring and some traffic it was quiet. On a positive, the pit toilet was really clean and spacious. And the ranger at check in was so nice.
- hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuide
Three Johns Lake Dispersed
Walk in campsite
Tents only. Short walk to campsite only one on lake. 5 dollar parking national Forest.
C S.ScoutOntonagon 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.
Lidia K.Scout
Luna White Deer Campground
Simple, beautiful wooded campground
We stayed at site 2 in the first loop on White Deer Lake. Site 7 on the water seemed like it would be a good site too, although there were steps on site 7. Site 1 and 2 had a trail between them that would make for a great double site, but they're each private enough that neighbors wouldn't be a bother. Site 2 had about 4 steps down to the tent pad that was easily large enough for our 10 person tent, the ground there mossy and grassy. The rest of the site by the picnic table and fire pit was lightly graveled. The fire pit deep and the removable grill grate perfect for the burgers and steaks we had while there. There is a single stall vault toilet for the white deer loop which was a little unfortunate as many times during the summer weekend, it was occupied when I walked over. Still it was stocked with TP, clean and spacious for a single stall. White Deer lake had a nice swimming beach area, the trail around the lake had many sandy access areas that my husband enjoyed some shoreline fishing. He caught a 9 inch bass and some panfish. Mosquitos were present, but not the worst I've ever experienced, the biting flies were plentiful, but stayed away with the help of a thermacell. Overall, we had a great weekend and would come back.
- RRyan G.Traveler
Bergland Township Park & Campground
Great stop!
Excellent place to stop. Close to the lake. Great site. Peaceful. Reasonably priced
- RRobert G.Traveler
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.
- aabbi G.Scout
Paint River Forks NF Campground
Nice free spot
I love it here! However, as the camper above mentioned, probably not a safe place for anyone that is alone. it is free and therefore attracts vagrants. Cell service is 1/10 But it is beautiful and clean
Colin R.Traveler
Bond Falls Campground
10 days of relaxation
Beautiful spots, friendly staff, clean toilet and trash canat each site. Will definitely return.
- ddanny H.Scout
Brasswire Campground
Brasswire Campground
Quiet rustic campground located on the RAMBA Mountain Bike Trail System
- KKat P.Scout
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.Guide
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
Guide to Covington
Tent camping near Covington, Michigan offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking tranquility and adventure.
Tent campers should check out Craig Lake State Park Campground
- Experience the beauty of the remote sites at Craig Lake State Park Campground, where access is primarily by hiking or boating, ensuring a peaceful escape.
- Enjoy the serene atmosphere of a quiet lake, perfect for canoeing or kayaking, while camping at Craig Lake State Park Campground.
- With no electric hookups and a strict no-fire policy, Craig Lake State Park Campground encourages a true back-to-basics camping experience.
Tips for tent camping near Covington
- For a secluded getaway, consider Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, where you can hike in and enjoy breathtaking views of the gorge and waterfalls.
- Pack your hiking gear for Big Lake State Forest Campground, which offers a mix of drive-in and hike-in sites, perfect for those looking to explore the North Country Trail.
- If you're seeking a rustic experience, Paint River Forks NF Campground provides a free camping option, though it's best suited for groups due to safety concerns.
Unique activities for tent campers
- Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunities at Craig Lake State Park Campground, known for its variety of fish species in a tranquil setting.
- Explore the scenic trails at Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, where you can hike and enjoy the untouched beauty of the Ottawa National Forest.
- Experience the charm of Burned Dam Campground, located right on the river, offering a perfect spot for relaxing by the water and enjoying nature's sounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Covington, MI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Covington, MI is Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness with a 5-star rating from 3 reviews.
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