Looking for the best campgrounds near Dollar Bay, MI? Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Dollar Bay is surrounded by family-friendly activities. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Dollar Bay, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"Mclain State Park Campground is the first Campground that you will encounter upon entering the Keweenaw peninsula of Michigan."
"When we got close to the park entrance on MI 123 our GPS wanted us to go another.5 mile to the campground(CG) but a trailer was turning into a state park road so we followed."
$15 - $25 / night
"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."
"Loved the location of our spot, as it was on the back edge of the campground. Overall seemed very safe and secure with campground attendents riding around frequently."
"The sites are close but the view and proximity to outdoor walking make this a campground we will return to visit."
"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. "
"Location is on Torch Lake in the town of Lake Linden MI. Well maintained and friendly campers all around.
The college town of Houghton, home of Michigan Tech is nearby as well."
"We enjoyed taking the canoe and kayak out on the lake, cooked a nice steak meal in the pavilion, accessible sites w/electric and water hookups, showers were nice and hot."
"We stumbled upon this location through this app."
"Nice small lake, easy access from the main road. Road to the lake isn’t paved and there are huge potholes so go slow."
"Lake Linden Village Campground is a fairly small, but nice campground. They have a lower portion that's made more for trailers or motorhomes, and an upper rustic portion for tents."
$25 - $50 / night
"However, when we drove past the roadside sign, my husband said he wanted to check it out. And we're so glad we did!"
"We discovered this campground 6 years ago when my nephew wanted to camp as far north in Michigan as we could. Since then we've spent 2 weeks each August tent camping on the shores of Lake Superior."
"Located on the southern side of the Keweenaw Peninsula just south of the Schoolcraft Township Park on Big Traverse Bay, this rustic campground has 5 huge sites right on Lake Superior."
"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’s a 3/4 mile trail at back of park that well short, is quite nice. The campground itself is quiet, the noise from hwy 41 on the other hand, is noticeable yet not a dealbreaker. "
$30 / night
"Things I love about this campground: sites with easy access to private lakeside swimming, clean restrooms with Wifi and laundry, the fort is an interesting piece of history to explore, and the conglomerate"
"Situated on the very tip of Copper Country in Copper Harbor, Michigan and the beginning of U.S. HWY 41 that makes its way all the way to Florida!"
ScoutThe only thing you hear out here are the waves. Extremely peaceful. September 8.
LegendGreat beach. Excellent rock hunting. Thimble berries can be found. Sites offer zero privacy. The toilet is horrific.
LegendThis is one of our favorite beaches with soft sand. The showers are clean. The sites offer zero privacy.
LegendOur site was so tiny that I had to put the picnic table on top of the fire pit just to put up our four person tent and park our compact car. There was no privacy and no shade. The area however, is fantastic. The camp store is well stocked. The showers are clean.
TravelerThe air is cool and crisp, the water is crashing against the rocky shoreline, there are tiny little mountains with tiny little trees, the sky is cloudy, and it's often a little drizzly this is a tiny little Pacific Northwest.
The road in looks intimidating, but isn't that bad.
The nearby town of Copper Harbor is very cute. Check out Jamsen's Bakery for some delicious donuts!
You can buy a state park pass at the nearby Fort Wilkins Historic State Park if you need one.
There are vault toilets but no other facilities.
Nearby attractions include...
No boat ramp, but you could get kayaks or canoes in the water easily enough.
ScoutMy fiancé and I (plus our dog) are doing a week of traveling out of our sprinter van through the UP. We stumbled upon this location through this app. This was a Monday evening and every site was being used or people just had stuff at the sites (not sure if anyone was actually staying at the spots) We were having an enjoyable time but then didn’t have a good interaction with one of the other campers. It was a problem to play fetch with our dog not being on a leash. Our dog was staying in our camp and playing fetch away from others. So we decided to pack up camp due to the interaction. Didn’t feel like any good was going to happen the rest of the night after that.
ScoutFew fire pits and no bathroom, worked well for a night. Believe we left a small stuffed squirrel there, if it’s found let me know, it’s a sort of family heirloom.
TravelerStayed at sight 4 on a Friday night , no one else here. Nice and quiet , only person I saw was a forest ranger . Sights are all easily accessible and kept clean and in good condition . Bathroom and hand pump well on sight
TravelerRv friendly, back-in spots. It wasn't busy for us so we picked any spot. Beach and Lake Superior right across small road. $20 night. FCFS. Pit toilets available no water or electricity. I ran the generator for a while to charge items up each day. Agate beach beautiful to swim daily and rockhound.
Camping near Dollar Bay, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Dollar Bay, Michigan, has something for everyone, from scenic views to family-friendly activities. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Dollar Bay, MI?
According to TheDyrt.com, Dollar Bay, MI offers a wide range of camping options, with 47 campgrounds and RV parks near Dollar Bay, MI and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Dollar Bay, MI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dollar Bay, MI is McLain State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 28 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Dollar Bay, MI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Dollar Bay, MI.
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