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Forest Lake State Forest Campground offers rustic pet-friendly camping south of Munising with several waterfront sites. Dogs are welcome at all campsites within this small wooded campground, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground provides minimal amenities with vault toilets and a hand pump for water. While the campground doesn't have designated pet areas, the surrounding forest provides ample space for walking dogs on leashes. Superior Times and Au Train Lake Campground also accommodate pets, with both offering various accommodation options including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins at Superior Times. The mosquitoes can be persistent in summer months, so packing appropriate protection for both humans and pets is essential.
The area surrounding these pet-friendly campgrounds provides excellent recreational opportunities for campers with dogs. Forest Lake offers water access for dogs to swim, with an 8-mile lake featuring a boat launch for fishing and water activities. The campground's proximity to Au Train Falls and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore creates convenient access to dog-friendly hiking trails and beaches along Lake Superior. Campground hosts at Au Train Lake ensure sites are meticulously maintained between visitors. Most campsites feature good spacing and privacy with trees between sites, allowing pet owners comfortable separation from neighboring campers. For those requiring more amenities with pets, Superior Times provides electric hookups and shower facilities while maintaining a pet-friendly environment. Quiet hours beginning at 10:00 pm are enforced at all campgrounds to ensure peaceful evenings.
"If you can’t get into the campgrounds in Pictured Rocks this site is a good alternative due to its proximity (three miles) the downtown and the entrance to the park. "
"AMAZING views of Lake Superior just steps away from the camp site. Spots don't stay empty for long. The RV park stays full"
from $29 - $45 / night
Check Availability"It's a small campground, but very near the lake, and the coolest part is the old blast furnace (hence the name of the camp on the bay) on display."
"Wonderful wooded sites and ours had a path to Lake Superior. Can be a little tight for big rigs. Best sites are reservable, rest are first come first served. No electric or water at the sites."
from $26 / night
Check Availability"Tucked away in a silent wooded area. Paved roads all the way in. 15 minutes from Munising. Was a perfect hideaway for us driving from SW michigan over memorial day weekend."
"Small, remote campground, located on a nice size inland lake in Hiawatha National Forest. Close to Au Train, Munising and Pictured Rock National Lakeshore."
from $26 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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"
from $20 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Otter Lake Campground is nestled within the Hiawatha National Forest and a close driving distance to Munising, Michigan."
"Otter the Dog was being lazy Better showers than at home with tankless water heater so always hot water. Big sink so you can wash your dishes. All different kind of hookups spot."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"Near Au Train Falls. On 8 mile Forest Lake, with access. $15/night. Walk-in and lake sites. Beautiful, quiet spot with many regulars. Great for respectful campers. Great Dark Sky View!"
"Clean campground with access to the reservoir."
"Pets allowed on leash. Trash receptacles convenient to each area of the campground. Bath house with coin laundry machines."
"Very close to tourist locations."
from $40 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Super close to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! This KOA is pretty nice. Has a dog run, facilities including showers/bathrooms/laundry, along with a general store!"
"We went in September and it was still mildly warm, bugs were gone the only thing I would recommend is water proof hiking boots which is a must hiking in Michigan anyway."
"You can walk across the street to the beach along Lake Superior and are drive distance to Black Rock and Pictured Rock. They even have a brewery in the campground."
"Nice, clean, quiet right on the lake. Full hookups, level sites and lots of room for large gatherings at the party pit. A short drive to Marquette."
"Rippling River is a really nice campground, very close to downtown Marquette and right in/on a huge mountain bike park."
"Nice new place, located next to bike trails, orv trails, and the ski hill. Good location."
from $40 - $50 / night
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TravelerThis is a great lakeside campsite just outside of Manistique. There is a main bathroom area with showers. Good shallow water to swim (and watch the beautiful sunset) but a little difficult to fish. Staff is friendly. They even do weekly events such as "Traveling Trivia" for kids. Pet friendly too!
RangerWe were in Site# 14. We had electric/water with a paved pull-through. We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.
The site was easy to level but the wheels of our motor home were off of the ground.
Check-in is at the hotel. The RV park is not visible from the hotel (it’s back in the woods). There is a phone at the shower house that can be used to request a free shuttle to the casino.
Our site was not shaded with limited trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.
The lot comes with a picnic table and fire ring.
There was not any WiFi (we used our Starlink). They do not offer Cable TV.
There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.
They do have an indoor Swimming pool at the hotel with a sauna and steam shower.
There is not a Playground. There are not any additional play areas like Bocce ball, shuffleboard, basketball sport court, horseshoe, or volleyball courts.
They have a general store in the parking lot of the casino where you can also get gas.
There are restaurants on site in the hotel as well as a spa. The closest big town with stores is Escanaba (about 20 minutes away).
This is solely an RV park. They do not have any cabins to rent or any tent areas.
They have one shower house. The shower house has individual showers (toilets & sinks are on opposite side of shower house).
The laundry facility is located at the BP gas station (located in the parking lot of the casino/hotel). It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. It is approximately $2 to wash and $2 to dry a load.
They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs.
Bugs did not seem to be an issue.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are to visit the Sandy Point Lighthouse or Ludington Park in Escanaba.
The casino is smoke-free. It states that the tables are open from 10am to 2am. Not all tables are available though (for instance, roulette wasn’t always available and if they did open up the one roulette table, it wasn’t until 6 or 7pm). The slot machine options are abundant.
RangerOnly 2 sites, and they need to be reserved, according to the ass who told me. Both occupied by people with pets, which I don't mind but is supposedly not allowed. 2 stars for the view.
GuideOne of my favorite places to rustic camp! Sites are first come first serve, planning arrival for certain days and times is required so you can land a site. Hiking is the best part of pictured rocks, bring the right shoes and lots of big spray so you can enjoy Mother Nature’s beauty. No pets are allowed which is a bummer but understandable. I’ve seen bear while driving through the park both times I’ve camped in pictured rocks, so they’re definitely around!
ScoutLittle Bay De Noc, Lake Michigan access with a pier. Only a few campsites, but includes group fire pit, playground and proximity to Pictured Rocks, 1 hour. Lots of hiking and great motorized non-motorized off-road trails.
LegendPortage Bay State Forest Campground sits on a little peninsula just outside the Shingleton State Forest Area south of HWY 2 in the Michigan Upper Peninsula. This campground is not hard to find but it is a drive away from the main road. As you head further into the forest and closer to the campground the road narrows. There is still room to drive your RV to the campground but be cautious as some traffic can be coming from the opposite direction so pay attention and be courteous to other drivers.
As you enter the campground you will enter from the South entering on the West end of the looping around to the East shore where the 23 available campsites sit. All sites sit on the shore but some are closer to the shore than others and access to Lake Michigan is more accessible on some sites compared to others. Some sit directly on the lake and some have hills blocking the view, but you can set your tent up on the hill for a spectacular view. Having the hill on your site does help cut down on the cool breeze that can come off the lake. You can tent or RV on these sites and the sites are rather large offering you a variety of camp set up!
Pit toilets are the only toilets available. There are a couple walking trails, nothing difficult or long but they offer beautiful scenery and gorgeous walks in the woods and to the lake.
This is a rustic campground and available by walk-in or drive-in only. People that camp here like to keep things quiet! I am not saying that it is not kid friendly but lacking amenities and being a good distance from any town you might want to reconsider if you have young ones. There are some small towns on the peninsula to pick up some necessities but the nearest town of any size is almost an hour away in Manistique.
LegendThis park is located about 15 minutes from the town of Marquette and is a great alternative if you can’t get a site in the Marquette Tourist Park (which is closer to town and very popular in the summer). It is located off US-41 which is a major Upper Peninsula thoroughfare but set back about ½ miles so you don’t get road noise but it is still convenient. The campground is located behind (and within walking distance of) a shopping area that has a meat market, grocery, gas station, movie theater, bowling alley, a few restaurants and a brewery (which has good, inexpensive beer and food). It is also located next to an RV dealer/service center/camp store which is convenient if you need anything. Nearby are some interesting museums including the National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and the Michigan Iron Museum. You are only about 20 minutes from the town of Marquette which is worth a visit.
The park and facilities are well-maintained. The restrooms were super clean as was the pool and all the grounds. The people in the office were super nice in helping us pick a site and with information about the area. The park has over 105 RV sites with varying services and some being held by seasonal people. There are lots of amenities (which we did not use) including swimming pool, hot tub, playground, basketball courts, and more. The pool was super crowded and noisy so if you don’t want to hear kids screaming, stay away from sites close to the pool. The park does not take online reservations so you must call them directly.
We were assigned site #104 but could tell our motorhome was not going to get level in the site so we had to straddle the site and park partly in the adjacent grassy area. Luckily, the ground was dry to we didn’t make any deep ruts. Our site did have a nice shade tree on the patio which was welcomed because of the hot weather. The WiFi never worked at our site. We were able to get a clear view of the sky for our satellite television.
GuideWe stayed at Van Riper State Park three times during June and July. The park is always clean and well-maintained. The bathrooms and showers and generally always nicely maintained as well, and there are plenty of both. The bathrooms do tend to run out of soap and toilet paper at busy times. Dogs are not allowed on the beach but also cannot be left unattended in your site. The rules are heavily enforced in this park. Park staff will ask you to move vehicles if you have more than two, and you will be asked to turn music completely off upon quiet hours. This is not the place to go if you want to party.
Sites 15 and 17, as well as several other sites along that side of that loop, now have a wooden fence at the back of them, so they are not as large as they appear in the photos online.
We have stayed in sites 14, 90 and 93. We travel with a 34’ trailer.
Site 14 is narrow but manageable. It is well-shaded by large pine trees on the site. Site is entirely dirt. There are trees to hang hammocks or clotheslines in.
Site 90 is on a corner by the propane tanks. It is a large site. It does have some roots and low spots. It is partial grass. It has nice shade and is adjacent to the bathrooms. There are trees to hang hammocks or clotheslines.
Site 93 is a large site that backs up to a small grass/tree buffer. It is across the road from the bathrooms. It has nice shade. There is a place to hang a clothesline but not hammocks.
Pros: Clean, well-maintained park
Quiet
Lots of playground equipment
Bike/scooter pump track
Excellent beach area
Lots of green space
Hiking trails
Wood and ice available for purchase at the entrance
Laundry is available; one washer and two dryers
Very kid and pet friendly
Cons: Park website has out of date information, specifically that there is no longer a store on the beach, nor are there kayaks/SUPs to rent
The Water Warrior Island is no longer in the lake
There are very few sites with buffers between
It is sort of far to the beach and laundry from the modern campsites
No non-reservable sites available
GuideOpen, level gravel sites and some concrete pads scattered throughout this pretty new campground. A few baby trees in the open meadow are trying to get started, but other than those there is no shade. We stayed in a full hook up 50 amp site, and experienced no power issues despite 2 days of freakishly high winds and scorching heat in the 90s. This is an immaculately clean and well run campground. Wi fi is ok for email and phone scrolling social media. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars is due to construction in the campground with dump trucks and beep beep beep of machinery backing up every day. Once they are finished and the shade trees grow this will be a premier campground in a beautiful area. Pets allowed on leash. Trash receptacles convenient to each area of the campground. Bath house with coin laundry machines.
Camping sites near Eben Junction are primarily rustic, with most locations situated between 600-800 feet in elevation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The region experiences significant seasonal temperature variations, with summer highs averaging in the 70s and winter temperatures often below freezing. Most campgrounds in this area remain open from May through October when weather conditions are most favorable for outdoor recreation.
Lake exploration: 8-mile Forest Lake offers a quieter alternative to Lake Superior for paddling and swimming. At Au Train Lake Campground, "there is a beach and boat launch near. We kayaked Au Train River and stood in the Au Train falls. The bird watch site at camp was amazing as well," shares Chelsea & Wes J.
Beach access: Lake Superior shores are just minutes from many campgrounds. "The Campground was quiet and just separated enough from town to feel primitive. Enjoyed the beach, nobody there but campers. Water was 'crisp' lol, another way to say cold, but refreshing. Sand and rocks and driftwood," writes Shelly S. about Bay Furnace Campground.
Historical sites: Bay Furnace ruins provide cultural context to the area. "We love the history of the campground with the bay furnace within the limits. Where they used to smelt iron in a 150 year old furnace is fascinating," notes Corey O. The ruins are within walking distance of most campsites at Bay Furnace.
Waterfront access: Many campers appreciate direct water access. At Munising Tourist Park Campground, "This campground is all about what site you can get. I reserved a full hookup/waterfront site and it was amazing. All we had to do was step out our door to be looking at the water," reports Deb M.
Clean facilities: Campground maintenance stands out in reviews. "The hosts were amazing and made us feel very welcome/cared for. The vault toilets were very clean and well maintained," explains Chelsea & Wes J. about Au Train Lake Campground. "Our campsite was very clean when we arrived to setup camp and the hosts make sure each site looks fabulous before new individuals arrive."
Privacy between sites: Campers value well-spaced sites. At Forest Lake State Forest Campground, "Several lake front spots. All level with picnic table and fire ring," notes Emily V. The small size of this campground (fewer sites than larger facilities) contributes to a more secluded experience.
Insect preparation: Mosquitoes and black flies can be intense in early summer. "May/June quiet with only the sounds of eagles, bull frogs, mosquitoes, and black flies. Bring your bug spray and nets," advises Raquel M., who spent a season hosting at Au Train Lake Campground.
Water conditions: Lake Superior water stays cold even in summer. At Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground, "You can walk across the street to the beach along Lake Superior," shares Erin A. The inland lakes warm up more than Superior, with Raquel M. noting, "The water is beautiful and warmer than Lake Superior. Watch for afternoon thunderstorms."
Limited or no cell service: Connectivity is limited in this remote region. "No cell service, but there is plenty to do to stay busy!" reports Nikki & Mike about Otter Lake Campground. Some campgrounds offer limited WiFi, but it can be unreliable.
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with recreational options. At Superior Times, "We only stayed here one night but the kids had a lot of fun, they have a lot of outdoor toys. There were kids everywhere," notes Melissa M.
Wildlife watching opportunities: Children often enjoy the local wildlife. At Au Train Lake Campground, "Lots of chipmunks in camp that were super cute," mentions Chelsea & Wes J., making it a good spot for nature observation with children.
Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds feature nature trails with informational signs. Jade G. notes about Au Train Lake Campground: "There was a great trail near our campsite that had signs and info about the birds in the area (great for young ones especially)."
Site selection matters: For RVers, finding the right site can make a big difference. "Open, level gravel sites and some concrete pads scattered throughout this pretty new campground," shares Jennifer B. about Pictured Rocks RV Park and Campground.
Water quality concerns: RVers should prepare for hard water. "The campground has very hard water, to the point our shower is stained pretty bad even though we had multiple filters and a water softener," warns Noah P. about Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground.
Check hookup availability: Not all dog friendly campgrounds near Eben Junction offer full hookups. "There are no campgrounds in the National Park itself, so it's about a 15-20 minute drive to see them. The campground had everything I could ask for!" notes Emma W. about Munising Tourist Park Campground, which offers electric, water, and sewer connections.
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