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Limited equestrian camping options exist near Eckerman, Michigan. Tahquamenon Falls State Park offers camping facilities at several locations including Rivermouth Modern Campground, though specific horse accommodations are not detailed in available information. The campground provides electric hookups, drinking water, and fire pits at most sites. Bathroom facilities are well-maintained with clean showers. Sites vary in size and privacy, with some riverside locations offering better seclusion than interior spots. The campground is approximately 17 miles from the Lower Falls area and provides access to the Tahquamenon River for fishing and kayaking.
Trail systems in the region include the North Country Scenic Trail, which connects to the park and offers hiking opportunities. Newberry Campground, located in nearby Newberry, provides another camping option with full hookups, a heated pool, and proximity to ATV trails. The surrounding area features natural attractions including Tahquamenon Falls, Whitefish Point with its Shipwreck Museum, and access to Lake Superior. While the region offers beautiful natural settings and recreational opportunities, visitors seeking dedicated horse facilities should contact campgrounds directly to confirm current equestrian policies and available accommodations before planning their trip.
"This has and will remain my favorite campground in Michigan."
"Located just outside of the town of Paradise on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan."
from $20 - $23 / night
Check Availability"The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at."
"Easy drive to the falls, nice clean grounds, and right next to ATV trails"
"Close to town. It's not pretty, just functional."
"What a awesome location. I have been visiting this place for over 15 years. I absolutely love it here. You get to see the ships go by day and night. The shower house are always clean."
"Watch the sunset from your tent on top of a 40 foot over lake MI."
GuideThis has and will remain my favorite campground in Michigan. Easy access to the Tahquamenon River, bathrooms are always clean and showers all work very well, sites are generally private due to surrounding trees, and the overall campground is small relative to most modern campgrounds.
LegendThis beautiful state park is a stunner during the fall colors! Located just outside of the town of Paradise on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It has all the amenities of a state park such as: spacious camp sites with plenty of room for larger RV’s, fire rings, picnic tables, super clean bathrooms and showers, nature programs, a playground, and a camp store. The campsites vary from rustic to those equipped with electricity to camper cabins, depending on your needs.
There are miles of hiking trails, gorgeous waterfalls, fishing boat rentals, paddling/canoeing opportunities, large picnic areas for groups and more. In the winter, they offer snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
Camp site fees vary, but keep in mind that non-residents pay an additional $9 per day for use of Michigan State Parks.
GuideWe stayed in site 38, in the Lower Falls- Portage campground. It's an open area which is shaded. We had 30 amp and access to drinking water on site. Verizon was able to bring in 3G, at best. Bathroom/Showers were about 200 feet from our site. They were extremely clean, even though it was rainy and muddy. As for the rain, our site didn't have standing water, but it was mainly dirt, which was a challenge not to track in our rig. Bring a rug or at least a mat! Nice big fire pits. There is a guy that drives through the park frequently, selling firewood for $5 a bundle. From our campground, it was a short hike, down to the lower falls, store and restaurant. if you make the loop around the lower falls, it's about 3 miles and half of it is through some amazing woods. You can also hike to the Upper falls, that's about a 4 mile hike, one way. But as a reward, there is a Brewery, restaurant, store, big deck with fireplace, at the entrance of the Upper falls. If you truly want to camp to get away from TV, Internet, phones and the daily grind, this place might be for you.
LegendWhat amazing waterfalls there are in Upper Michigan! There are a couple camping areas and after some research we chose to stay in the Upper Falls campground (which seemed less busy than the Lower Falls). Our site was large right near the creek, which was scenic, but I think attracted more mosquitos unfortunately. This campground is very near to a restaurant and a little store. The hike between the lower and upper falls was nice and we enjoyed it a lot!
GuideThe Tahquamenon Falls State Park is gorgeous! The campground that we visited was the one by the river mouth. The campground is well maintained, the toilets and baths - clean. The camp sites are situated in the middle of a river bend and the area is very picturesque. The town of Paradise is close nearby and one can find almost anything in the very well stocked stores. The river has a couple of waterfalls upstream from the Rivermouth Campground - the Lower and Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Other sites of interest nearby are the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, the Point Iroquois Light at Bay Mills on Whitefish Bay. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Mackinac Island are also fairly close (a couple of hours away driving distance) in case you need to enrich your experience. The area is also pierced by the North Country Trail. A very refreshing hike for us was the hike between the Upper and Lower Falls. A nice reward at the end of the trail is a small brewery with some interesting beer selection. The whole area is very beautiful and despite the gloomy weather it was a memorable experience.
GuideWe stayed here on the very last night they were open this season. The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at. It was a bit pricey for camping $40 for a pop up truck camper with only electric and water.
They have hot showers that were clean and looked taken care of. They have a playground, playroom and a pool. None of this was open during our visit but I imagine in the summer it is all going strong and the kids have a blast. My one complaint was it is pretty close to the road and during a heavy tourist season it could probably be pretty loud.
GuideThe campground is nestled in the trees along the Tahquamenon River near the rivermouth of Lake Superior. The campsite was on the end of the loop with the walking path along the river.
There is river access along the back of the campground for fishing or enjoying the beautiful wetlands.
The campground is about a 20-30 minute drive to the main Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
LegendWe stayed in site # 29 at the River mouth Campground. It is a beautiful campground and was quiet most of the time. Our site had water & electric, a picnic table & a nice fire pit. The bathrooms were behind our camper they were nice not that we use them. We drove to the other part of the park I like this campground much better. The other part of the campground is close to the falls & they are beautiful. Root beer falls they call it due to the color of the water. There are many view points you can get very close to the falls.
There isn't much else around but there is whitefish point with the Shipwreck Museum. It's amazing all the shipwrecks, lives lost & stories behind it all. This was well worth the drive to it. The Edmond Fitzgerald display is there with the bell from the ship, they replaced it with a bell that has all the names of the crew on it. There is a lighthouse there & several buildings you can go in, really enjoyed it.
We kayaked the river , went under a small bridge into Lake Superior then turned around it was getting windy. Nice day on the water.
GuideReviews can be so subjective, an employees bad day, the crowed at the campground etc.....
Let's start with the campground on its own merits removing all people involved.
Bathrooms - Centrally located and exceptionally clean and modern with very nice individual shower stalls.
Campground sites - Sites ranged from normal size to no chance for privacy whatsoever. We stayed in site 3, it seemed to be one of the sites with a bit more room.
Ok we arrived at what turned out to be a few minutes before the office closed. The guy working the office seemed to be in a hurry to leave and did not really give us much info on the campground, he just highlighted the available sites and sent me on my way. When we got back to the office, less than ten minutes later, he was gone and it was locked up. So I used the phone service and called my site in.
As I was doing this another state park employee walks up to the office, I inquire about wood, he says it is not available any longer because the cash drawer is closed out already. I was like can you put $5 on the counter and do it in the morning? No He tells me I need to drive to town and find wood, but does not tell me where to get it from.
I was a bit surprised because we had been camping at state parks in Michigan for a week and had nothing but amazing and super helpful park employees at every park.
So we drove to town and finally found someone who had wood in stock.
When we got back to the campground we set up camp, settled in and took the dog for a walk. Headed back to our campsite to get a fire going and relaxed for a bit enjoying the fire. After we settled in for the nite, things got loud, people yelling, dogs barking, it was one of the noisiest campgrounds I have ever been in. I am not sure how late into the night it went but it seemed like there were a lot of campsites that got together to party.
So other then the time around the campfire the stay here really was not our cup of tea so we moved on the next day and most likely will not return to this campground.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park offers multiple campground options for visitors to the Eckerman area. Located in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula, this region receives approximately 70 inches of annual snowfall and features mixed northern hardwood forests. Sites at the Rivermouth Modern Campground include electric hookups and hot showers, while the more remote Rivermouth Pines area provides a rustic camping experience.
Explore local trails: The North Country Scenic Trail connects to multiple access points near Eckerman. Visitors note the variety of terrain: "We loved staying at Tahquamenon Falls State Park hiking along the river between the falls was great and it was total worth the extra few dollars to rent a boat and row out to the island" (Tahquamenon Falls State Park).
Visit nearby attractions: The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point offers maritime history displays. "20 minutes away is the Great Lakes shipwreck museum, if you're into history it's really cool" (Tahquamenon Falls State Park).
Paddle the Tahquamenon River: The river provides opportunities for canoeing and fishing, especially near the rivermouth. "There is river access along the back of the campground for fishing or enjoying the beautiful wetlands" (Newberry Campground).
Fall color viewing: Late September brings vibrant foliage displays throughout the Eckerman region. "I stayed at the Rivermouth Pines rustic campground for a surprisingly warm fall colors weekend. It was a beautiful, quiet campground with stunning views" (St. James Township Campground).
Wildlife watching: Dawn and dusk provide opportunities to spot deer, eagles and smaller mammals. "Watch the sunset from your tent on top of a 40 foot over lake MI" is one camper's recommendation for nearby alternatives when Eckerman sites are full.
Dark skies: The Upper Peninsula offers minimal light pollution for stargazing. For travelers willing to venture further, one visitor notes, "Beaver Island is a designated dark sky area and I've seen the aurora multiple times."
Limited services: Cell phone reception is unreliable throughout the Eckerman area. "Only down side was we had no cell phone service" reports one visitor to Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from May through mid-October, with limited winter facilities. The camping season typically runs "April 22 to November 30" at Tahquamenon Falls State Park and "May 23 to October 15" at Newberry Campground.
Campsite privacy: Campsite layout varies significantly across the region's facilities. At Tahquamenon, "Sites were generous in size but the interior ones did not have any privacy separation," while "the sites are nice enough" at Newberry Campground according to visitor reports.
Pool access: Soo Locks Campground offers a heated swimming pool during summer months. "Very nice heated pool. Campsites are a bit close to each other but otherwise very nice," reports one visitor seeking family-friendly amenities.
Indoor alternatives: Rainy day options include game rooms at several facilities. Newberry Campground has "a playground, playroom and a pool. None of this was open during our visit but I imagine in the summer it is all going strong and the kids have a blast."
Trail difficulty: When hiking with children, select appropriate routes. "The trails are paved so its an easy walk" to the falls, making it accessible for most ability levels.
Water access: Water fill stations may be available even without full hookups. "There is a water fill station on the way into the campground" at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, providing convenience for self-contained units.
Site selection: Look for pull-through sites when available. "We had a pull through site and a cabin booked. The pull-through sites are SMALL! If you happen to have a neighbor, you share campfire and picnic table space."
Equestrian camping near Eckerman, Michigan: Limited options exist for travelers with horses in the immediate Eckerman area. For horse camping near Eckerman, Michigan, contact campgrounds directly as "Very nice camp ground, central location for upper peninsula activities" applies to Newberry Campground, which may accommodate special requests with advance notice.
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