Best RV Parks near Dollar Bay, MI

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Best RV Sites Near Dollar Bay, MI (34)

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Recent RV Reviews In Dollar Bay

204 Reviews of 34 Dollar Bay 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.”

  • k
    Camper-submitted photo from Van Riper State Park
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Van Riper State Park

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Van Riper State Park
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Van Riper State Park

    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.

  • 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!!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Van Riper State Park
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Van Riper State Park

    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.

  • 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
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Baraga State Park

    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.

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

    McLain State Park

    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!

  • 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.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Van Riper State Park
    Nov. 27, 2023

    Van Riper State Park

    Nice Park

    Older well established state park. Has high usage in summer. Being older, many lots in modern area are close together. Decent restroom/shower building. Poor wifi reception.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Rick G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Van Riper State Park
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Van Riper State Park

    Nice Park - Wrong Time

    Heading across the upper UP from upper Wisconsin and needed a one night stay to dump tanks, etc. The location was great and the park nice enough. Just happened to be there during the last ‘get the camping in with the kids before school starts’ time of the year. Dump station was fine and suited our needs. Verizon signal good as well. Easy in and out with our 28’ pull behind.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from McLain State Park
    Aug. 5, 2023

    McLain State Park

    Awesome Spot!!

    The bathrooms and showers were awesome and made for an easy experience even if tent camping. The view only 200 feet in front of the site was crazy and amazing. The pics are all from right out front of the site. Excellent campground!!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Linden Village Campground
    Aug. 2, 2023

    Lake Linden Village Campground

    Wonderful Campground

    Campground is well laid out. 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.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sturgeon River Campground
    Jul. 31, 2023

    Sturgeon River Campground

    Peace By The River

    This campground was an unexpected awesome surprise! After spending a busy week coming across the UP, and enjoying the "tourist sites" and experiencing the crowded, extremely busy State Park Campgrounds, we found this wonderfully, quiet, absolutely beautiful campground. Away from crowds, away from traffic, away from the hustle bustle of cities ... we found our Peace! Plus it's free!!! Dispersed camping, just a fire ring and a picnic table, plus the view and the sounds of the river as it passes by us just a few feet away. What more could we ask?

  • Greg S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground

    Weekend Trip to the Keweenaw

    Campground was easy to access, and check in to at the front station. Water was easily accessible as not all camper spots had water hookup. We were able to find our spot and get into it relatively easy. We have a 25' rig so we still had quite a bit of space to maneuver. 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. Surprisingly mosquitoes weren't awful which is always a plus this time of year. Water access is nice if you have a boat, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. Definitely would return!

  • super G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Baraga State Park
    Jul. 10, 2023

    Baraga State Park

    Not camper friendly loud

    The campgrond ok the bathrooms nice the site we had was not very good did not like it by road but all site you can hear traffic it was loud and not camper friendly to set out side at all so I will not go back they give you rules and one was don't leave dogwood in site and we had it at our site we went to breakfast one morning came back and the man his wife camping in front was standing outside his slide and peeing just pretty disgusting. So no will not go back was not fun experience



Guide to Dollar Bay

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.

What to do

  • Explore Fort Wilkins Historic State Park: This park has a reconstructed 1844 fort and beautiful views. One visitor mentioned, "The fort was worth exploring; it's really nicely set up." You can also enjoy hiking and fishing in the area.
  • Visit the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park: Known for its stunning landscapes, this park offers hiking trails and breathtaking views. A camper noted, "The East and West trails bordering the Presque Isle River are worth the drive."
  • Relax at McLain State Park: This park is right on the shore of Lake Superior. One reviewer said, "Really nice and level site just a short walk from the beach," making it perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

What campers like

  • Scenic views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One visitor at Union Bay Campground said, "The nearby lake and lush green forest are very beautiful."
  • Clean facilities: Many campgrounds, like McLain State Park, are praised for their cleanliness. A camper mentioned, "The bathrooms and showers were awesome and made for an easy experience."
  • Friendly staff: Campers appreciate the helpfulness of the staff. At Van Riper State Park, one visitor said, "The ranger was very accommodating."

What you should know

  • Limited cell service: Many campgrounds, including Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, have little to no cell service. One camper noted, "No cell service in this entire area, but there’s free wifi at the bathrooms."
  • Reservations recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A long-time visitor at Baraga State Park advised, "Reservations are hard to get for RVs wanting a premiere spot!"
  • Noise levels vary: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during busy times. One camper at Van Riper State Park mentioned, "The campground was so loud with people and kids shouting."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose quieter campgrounds: If you want a peaceful experience, consider sites like Sparrow Rapids Campground, where one reviewer said, "Quiet, no frills campground by a river out in the woods."
  • Look for family-friendly amenities: Parks like McLain State Park offer playgrounds and swimming areas. A visitor noted, "Great park for kids, boating, and swimming."
  • Plan for activities: Bring games and outdoor gear to keep kids entertained. One camper at Union River Big Bear Campground mentioned, "The bathrooms are beautiful! Clean with hot showers."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site levelness: Some sites can be uneven, so it's best to check before booking. A camper at McLain State Park said, "Most of the 'big rig' spots don’t have any privacy."
  • Bring extension cords: Many sites have electric hookups, but you might need a long cord. One RV traveler at Van Riper State Park advised, "Bring an extension cord; required for some sites."
  • Be prepared for tight fits: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger rigs. A visitor at Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground mentioned, "Many sites will be a tight fit for larger rigs."

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

  • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Dollar Bay, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Dollar Bay, MI is City of Houghton RV Park with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.

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