Best RV Parks & Resorts near Dollar Bay, MI

Several RV parks dot the Keweenaw Peninsula near Dollar Bay, Michigan, providing convenient bases for exploring the Upper Peninsula. City of Houghton RV Park offers 25 paved sites with full hookups including 20/30/50 amp service, cable, and WiFi, operating from May 15 to October 1. The park features wooden decks overlooking the water, though sites are positioned quite close together. Keweenaw Waters Resort accommodates larger rigs with 89 sites featuring full hookups including 30/50 amp service, while Sunset Bay RV Resort provides big-rig friendly sites with 50 amp service and waterfront views. "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," notes one RVer about Houghton RV Park.

Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with AT&T generally performing better than Verizon in the Upper Peninsula. Most RV parks in the area maintain sanitary dump stations, though water fill locations can be limited - one traveler at McLain State Park mentioned, "we had to wait for another rig to get fresh water and dump before we could move forward to the second [spigot] that did screw in." Many parks close for winter, typically operating from May through October, though Twin Lakes State Park Campground and River Road RV Park remain open year-round. Leveling can be challenging at some locations; sites at McLain State Park were described as "very sloped" requiring blocks for rear tires and jacks. Most parks welcome pets, with the notable exception of River Road RV Park which prohibits them. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when parks frequently reach capacity.

Best RV Sites Near Dollar Bay, Michigan (35)

    1. City of Houghton RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Houghton, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 482-8745

    "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. "

    "The sites are close but the view and proximity to outdoor walking make this a campground we will return to visit."

    2. River Road RV Park, Campground and Bunkhouse

    7 Reviews
    Ontonagon, MI
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 884-4600

    "Somewhat close to city beaches on Lake Superior. The bathrooms and showers are always clean. Nice pull through sites and full hookups. You can socialize or keep to yourselves."

    "This is a very nicely maintained privately owned campground. Really great spaces for long Class A and C Motorhomes. Nice fishing on the Ontonagon River and big marina close-by."

    3. Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground

    10 Reviews
    Mohawk, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 337-2494

    $25 - $50 / night

    "We really liked this campground mostly for its location and beautiful beach on Lake Superior."

    "However, when we drove past the roadside sign, my husband said he wanted to check it out. And we're so glad we did!"

    4. Ojibwa RV Park

    1 Review
    Baraga, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 353-6333

    "Campground close to casino and lake Baraga. This is the best campground in the area."

    5. Keweenaw Waters Resort

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    Hancock, MI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 231-9193

    $55 - $90 / night

    6. Ahmeek Copper Mine Camp

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    Mohawk, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 767-8121

    $19 - $85 / night

    7. L'Anse Township Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
    L'Anse, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 524-7377

    "Great site overlooking Lake Superior. Need to walk over highway to get to water. Very orderly and great Park Manager. Family & pet friendly with awesome playground."

    "Restroom and showers not close however. The dump station was so easy since small campground. Very good price."

    8. Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Toivola, MI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 288-3321

    "We broke done 1/4 from park , they let us park our fifth wheel for free till our truck was fixed. Also the local parks market owner was top notch as far as helping us."

    "Beautiful lake, great swimming, too many four wheelers. Local black bears. Close to Lake of the Clouds and the Porcupine mountains."

    9. Fort Wilkins Historic State Park — Fort Wilkins State Historic Park

    55 Reviews
    Copper Harbor, MI
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 289-4215

    $30 / night

    "The west loop seems to have more trees and a little more privacy and wifi. If you can score site #10 it’s the best. Some sites have 50 amp while others are 30/20 amp with fire pits and picnic tables. "

    "Dump station and water fill is available at the west campground entrance. You also need to pay a $11 daily state park fee, unless you have the $39 annual pass."

    10. Constellation Farmstead

    1 Review
    Baraga, MI
    19 miles
    +1 (952) 240-2542

    $25 - $40 / night

    "These hosts have put so much care and thought into their property. camping space is available for tents or rvs, and there are hiking trails throughout the property."

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RV Park Reviews near Dollar Bay, MI

225 Reviews of 35 Dollar Bay Campgrounds


  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2022

    McLain State Park Campground

    Good Base to Explore the Area

    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. Good choice as this was the correct road that led to the gate where you register and checked in. The road the GPS was taking us to is currently only used as an exit from the CG. After a not-so-informative check-in, we headed into the park to find water. From the online map, we believed there was a water spigot near our site so we drove to the site only to find it was not a water hose assessable spigot. Then we headed to the dump station where we did find two potable water spigots on each side of the dump station. There was a permanently fixed hose coming out of the spigots, but the first one’s threads were worn out and wouldn’t stay screwed in. We had to wait for another rig to get fresh water and dump before we could move forward to the second one that did screw in so we could fill our fresh water tank. After that, we headed to site 110 that’s an easy back-in but only electric(50 AMP/30/20). The 100s loop is newer and it's big rig friendly with sites nicely spaced apart. Site 110 is probably the most spacious and private site in the CG as it sits in a little berm. Site 112 is nicely spaced, but you will get highway noise. Concerning RV sites in the main CG area, there is a separate tent-only area on the lake, and RV sites closest to the lake tend to be smaller in site length but we saw a couple of 36 to 40-foot 5th wheels with the tow vehicle parked wherever. In the 20 to 40 numbered sites that are not on the lake, we noticed larger class As and a couple of toy haulers. In the mid-30s sites across from the lakeside, large rigs were parked willy-nilly to make their rig fit. All the original sites are pretty much crammed in together but if you want to be where all the action is i.e. partiers and kids, this would be your area. When you get past site 40 there are 90-degree back-in sites of various lengths with most having a lot of trees and vegetation between sites giving more privacy. The 35ish-foot 5th wheels we saw in there, didn’t seem to care about tree branches scraping the roof. One note about the 41- 60s area is that the power boxes are behind every two sites and shared. Depending on how you are positioned on the pad, and where the power cord connects to the rig, you may need about 60’ of power cord to reach the power box. We also noticed on our walks around the CG that due to the poor to nonexistent cell signal here(1 bar on Verizon), people especially teenagers were sitting around talking to each other versus staring at phones. There were plenty of nearby trails to explore with the dogs, including a dog beach. McLain makes a great staging point to explore the area and take in Eagle River and Copper Bay attractions.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2021

    Trails End Campground

    Enjoyed camping here

    Lots of wooded campsites for tents, camper vans & small rigs. Several sites are in clusters. Didn't see any pull through. No electric & water hookups. 3 his/hers vault toilets; clean. Potable water near campground entrance. Campground, cabins & trails are still under construction. Although close to Lake Superior, no direct access from campground to the lake. Can hear waves crashing. Highly recommend hiking the trails at nearby Hunter's Point Park. Firewood can be purchased from the general store in Copper Harbor. No T-Mobile nor AT&T cell service. Would stay here again

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 12, 2021

    Van Riper State Park Campground

    Great state park for families

    Van Riper State Park is a must-visit if you’re traveling through Michigan's Upper Peninsula.  It’s popular year-round, although camping is only open between May and October. Stop for the day to hike the trails and go for a swim, or stay a week and enjoy the sunsets and serenity.

    The state park covers both sides of the highway with the campground and day-use area on the south side and a huge section of trails and wildlife viewing areas on the north.

    There are 147 sites in the modern campground, including some sites with 50-amp electric service, and there are another 40 sites in the rustic campground. Plus, there are two mini cabins in the modern campground if you don’t own a tent or RV. All of the campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.

    One thing we noticed is that the sites at Van Riper are very large– so much bigger than many sites we’ve seen at other state parks. This means there is plenty of space for your trailer, truck, bikes, screen tent, kids’ toys, etc. without feeling like you’re infringing on your neighbor.

    Another plus for the state park is the laundry facilities. Two washers and dryers are located in the restroom building near the beach.

    Van Riper State Park is extremely family-friendly, with activities for everyone. There are approximately 5 miles of hiking trails on the north side of the state park. One trail provides a very nice overlook of Lake Michigamme and the surrounding area. Other trails run along the Peshekee River or through the woods and may even provide the chance to see the moose that live in the area. The trails are not difficult, but there is some elevation to get to the lookout. If you don’t want to hike the whole 5-plus miles from the campground and back, you can drive and park at the group campground and go from there.

    A sandy beach awaits both kids and adults on Lake Michigamme. The lake is popular as it is much warmer than most of the lakes in the Upper Peninsula. A large, fairly new playscape is also located near the beach, as well as a swing set. One of the most unique activities is a bike pump track. This is the only state park that we saw that had one. It was very popular with the kids and is conveniently located between the campground and the day-use area. The lake is popular for fishing and if you have a boat you can use the launch in the back of the park. It also is a good location for kayaking.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2017

    City of Houghton RV Park

    Nice park, great location

    Loved this park. 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. 

    All the sites are designed to be back-in but we asked if we could pull in forward so the view of the river was out our front window and our door opened right onto the patio. Luckily they didn’t have a problem with that so we had a great view. The patio is a wooden deck that hangs over the river bank and was suck a perfect to sit after a long day of exploring and enjoy a glass of wine. There is a picnic table, bench, BBQ grill, and fire pit and the patio providing nice shade during the day. The park is divided into two tiers and we were lucky enough to be in the lower one that was directly on the water. The upper tier has a view of the water too and the same patios but you are overlooking other RVs.  All sites are paved (as are the roads) with 20/30/50 amp electric, cable with 16 channels, and Wi-Fi. A nice feature about this park is that they do allow washing vehicles and your RV for a nominal fee.

    The park is small with just 25 sites so book early if you are coming during the summer and they do have seasonal stays with good rates. We called with just a couple weeks notice but scored a site because someone cancelled. Added bonus is that this park is next door to a large waterfront park which is great for kids with lots of things for them to play on (just know dogs are not allowed). There are also picnic areas, sandy beach, and a boat launch. Continuing past the park is a four-mile paved, non-motorized pathway leading to downtown. 

    There are no bathrooms or showers in the park so you must have a self-contained RV meaning pop-up campers and tents are not allowed. There are flush toilets in the waterfront park just outside the campground but were used heavily and not always clean if the park was very busy.

    Loved that fact that you could walk to town. We strolled into the Keewenaw Brewery for a beer a couple of afternoons, checked out a museum that pays homage to the birthplace of American hockey (which started in Houghton), did a little window shopping, and ate the best pasties at Roy’s Pasties and Bakery. It is well worth the time to venture up the Keewenaw Peninsula to explore the other towns like Copper Harbor and Calumet. Calumet is an old copper mining town and there are lots of museums and interesting sites to see there including a very nice National Park Service visitor center. We toured the Quincy Mine and really enjoyed that. 

    Pros:

    ·        Great water view

    ·        Nice patio with picnic table and bench

    ·        Within walking distance of town

    ·        Nice walking path

    ·        Lots to do and see in the area

    ·        Paved sites and roads

    ·        Full hook-up with cable and good WiFi

    Cons:

    ·        Must have a self-contained RV

    ·        Sites are close to each other with very little privacy

    ·        Most sites have no shade

    ·        May be hard to get a site if you don’t book early

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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’.

  • Nikki P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2022

    Lake Linden Village Campground

    Nice city campground

    We stayed for about a week and a half and used Starlink as our everyday internet source (60+ mbps download, no interruptions). AT&T cell signal was decent. 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. There is a dump station at the front of the park. Only downside is that the campground is located right next to some sort of waste treatment field. We saw a few bald eagles and a snowy owl during our stay, very cool

  • J
    Sep. 18, 2021

    Baraga State Park Campground

    Centralized spot

    We are on site 22. Very spacious have room for our 20ft TT and could have put up a large screen tent but there is a big dip in the site which caused a huge puddle where we would have placed it. 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 are a few pull through sites. Some of the sites (the ones a crossed from us) have a huge dip right at the edge of the site to get in out of the site that can cause some issues with low sitting vehicles. Hosts were very friendly and informative, offered some scheduled programs through out the week and free coffee and doughnuts Saturday morning at the host site. DNR staff almost always available. Serves as a great base point to see probably hundreds of water falls. Some are located just down the street from the campground. Mordern shower clean and had hot water and restroom, clean but toilets are a little tricky to flush...doesn't seem to have enough flushing power. Verizon phone works great... hotspot from Verizon phone works great as well. there is also some WiFi available from somewhere that works but doesn't work(cuts in and out) not sure if it is the parks or a nearby place. The roads in the campground are narrrow but manageable. The park is located on a main highway (41) so you get the noise from the traffic on the road...sometimes this noise can make it hard to have a quiet conversation with those in your camping party....it quiets down some at night but still a lot of noise. Also train tracks runs along the back of the campground which can be quite noisy. We've been here almost a week and have heard only one train(we aren't here a lot during the day we are out exploring). Nice day park across the road from the campground. Located about 30 min. From Houghton (and a Walmart) and about an hour drive to the porcupine mountains.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 4, 2022

    Ontonagon Township Park and Campground

    Take a chance that you can get a spot

    General: 76 site (including five tent sites) campground stretched out on both sides of Lakeshore Drive. 50 sites are on the lakeside of the road with the remainder on the other side. Some have 50-amp electric, and some have 30-amp. No reservations are taken, and the campground appeared full when we were there on a Tuesday in September. It is located adjacent to the town park/playground/picnic area. The office is open 8 am– 8 pm and if you arrive after hours and are lucky enough to find a site, you use the pay station. 

    Site Quality: Sites 65-70, located directly on Lake Superior are considered Premium. There are 12 other lakefront sites (not considered premium). Sites 39-44 are located directly on the road so road noise will be an issue if that bothers you. Sites are close together with no physical separation between them. 

    Bathhouse: Was clean and well-lighted. Two pay showers were available.

    Activities/Amenities: Wilderness trail (approx. ¾ mile), basketball hoops, disk golf, the beach, playground at the adjacent park plus a playground in the campsites across the street. 

    We had stopped at the picnic area next to the campground, so I checked it out for a possible future stay. As long as we don’t get one of the roadside spots, it would be good for passing through. Probably would not stay here more than one night as we prefer campgrounds with more privacy. Also, not sure why ATVs would be welcome here – for us, the noise would be an issue.


Guide to Dollar Bay

Discover the charm of RV camping near Dollar Bay, Michigan, where stunning landscapes and welcoming campgrounds await outdoor enthusiasts.

Big rigs should check out Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground

  • Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground offers spacious sites with electric hookups and is big rig friendly, making it a comfortable choice for larger RVs.
  • Located along the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, it features tent sites perfect for sunset views and rock picking.
  • With amenities like showers, toilets, and a market, Sunset Bay ensures a convenient stay for all guests.

RVers like these nearby activities

Experience the beauty of Lake Superior at Ojibwa RV Park

  • Situated close to Lake Baraga, Ojibwa RV Park offers a serene environment for fishing and enjoying the lakeside.
  • The campground's proximity to local attractions, including a casino, makes it a convenient stop for entertainment and relaxation.
  • With year-round availability, the park is perfect for those looking to experience the natural beauty of Michigan in any season.

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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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