Best RV Parks & Resorts near Eckerman, MI

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568 Reviews of 74 Eckerman Campgrounds

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  Shu W.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 3, 2024

  Lake Superior North Shore

  Great location for snow camping

  Visited the site in a winter storm. A little worried before getting on the wild cat road. Turned out no issue at all. Road is covered with heavy snow, no issue with an AWD camper van. Snow shoeing in the woods and alone the lake beach. Fantastic!

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  Tori K.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 4, 2024

  Straits State Park Campground

  Bridge views

  amazing views of the straits of Mackinac and the mighty Mac bridge! Absolutely loved camping here despite the nearly hurricane like wind and rain experienced overnight that ended up soaking all of my bedding. Bathroom and shower facility was nice and clean.

  But seriously, the best thing this campground has to offer are the amazing views of the bridge from many of the campsites. I had a waterfront tent site with the best view and it was so inexpensive.

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  k M.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 31, 2024

  French Farm Lake Rd

  Nice, but ....

  stayed at campsite #2 twice in October. Behind the site is a full-size mattress, clothes, shoes, and a remnant of a tent - it looks like it has been there for a while. On the second visit to the same site, I found two 5-gallon pails off to the left in the brush, more trash, and a bottle with liquid in it. Also, the stump that someone left to be used as an additional table was missing. I usually pick up trash and leave the site better than I found it, but I did not dare touch the buckets or the bottle with the suspicious liquid in it. French Farm Lake Road is a beautiful area with the North Country Trail running through it but it seems some folks don't appreciate it. The other sites might be better "kept" (site #3 is sandy and looks like an RV was dragged out). Might go again because it is a nice secluded area.

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  Sydney

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 29, 2024

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  Beautiful views, but goes down to a skeleton crew in the off season!

  We booked site 118 for the third week in October and really enjoyed our stay! A few things to note: 

  - The showers and camp office were both closed when we arrived (10/23/24). I asked a park ranger and he said they typically close around the first week in October. If this is the case when you arrive too, you check in at the camp office using the phone in the yellow box which will direct you to a park employee. You will need your reservation number and license plate number ready. 

  - Don't forget to purchase your Michigan parks vehicle pass, which is separate from your camp reservation. 

  - Surprisingly, the potable water spigot near our campsite (just a short walk away) was still on! I know there was another review on here that said it was off already by mid-October, but it was on for us! 

  - You are a stones throw away from your parking spot, although some spots do align directly with their site most are not actually on their site, but still very close.

  - Pets are not allowed on the beach during piping plover nesting season (April I believe.) 

  The beach front sites like ours are really really neat. You have a pretty good view of the water and your own private path right down to the beach. Keep in mind, you are likely to experience high winds. There were a couple days where our tent was getting buffeted around and starting a fire was challenging. 

  I know a lot of the reviews say it's a pretty loud, busy campground, which I'm sure is the case in the warmer months. When we were here it was a virtual ghost town. All the RV spots next to us were completely closed for the season and we had no neighbors at all until Friday night. When neighbors did arrive they were quiet--but that's always luck of the draw! 

  Site 118 is within view of the vault toilet, which supports around 6 sites so if it had been busier there would have been quite a few people coming and going in front of our site. I think if we went again while the showers and camp office were open we would maybe go for a different site slightly farther from the bathroom and with a bit more tree cover (122 looked quite nice if I remember correctly.) 

  We had no issues at all with wildlife. 

  There is a little store called Cecil's Trading Post 5 min drive away from the campground where they have an honor system for firewood--cash only, of course. The store itself was closed while we were there, but we bought firewood from them. It looked like you could maybe also get ice on the honor system. 

  Mackinaw city is quick to get to and there were plenty of restaurants and attractions still open when we were there even though it was right on the cusp of the off season. If you want to drive over the bridge into the UP, it's a 4 buck toll each way for cars FYI. 

  We stopped at a local brewery very close to the campground called Biere de Mac, which I highly recommend--great beer, good food, big open grassy outdoor area that allows dogs, and super friendly. 

  Happy camping!

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  Alex M.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 2, 2024

  Straits State Park Campground

  Amazing views of Mackinac bridge

  Most sites are all grass, but well maintained. Brand new, clean bathrooms and showers. Views of the lake and bridge can't get any better.

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  Rachel S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 28, 2024

  Search Bay Dispersed

  Great little spot

  Ended up with a flat tire from what we assume was leftover trash metal from the campsites but despite that it was beautiful and we got to see the northern lights 😍

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  Rachel S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 26, 2024

  Lake Superior North Shore

  The best little spot you could imagine

  Absolutely gorgeous! Right on the lake, wouldn’t suggest driving all the way back just park and take all your stuff to your spot. There is a “no drive thru” sign ignore it and drive back the pathway you’ll find it 😍 two other campers there and they were lovely (they also found this place off the dyrt app). You truly can’t beat this place, we even seen the Northern lights

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  Ken G.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Straits State Park Campground

  great view of bridge, but small campsites close together

  This campground was OK.  Just on the north side of the bridge.  The site we had was really small and close to others.  It was a short walk down to the lake and a great view of the bridge.  It was pretty expensive, we paid $39 + $11 for a Michigan park pass.  The place was clean and the restrooms and showers were nice.

  I don't think I'd go back.  There are better places to camp in the upper peninsula.

  Lots of bugs.

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  Djakata S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Andrus Lake State Forest Campground

  Great spot

  This is a lovely place. My spot was right close to the beach. Absolutely beautiful. Took a short walk in the forest and saw a lot of wild mushrooms. Loved it. Definitely come back

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  Kris D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2024

  Muskallonge Lake State Park Campground

  We loved this park

  Friendly staff. Clean park. And the reason you’re UP there, nature!

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  Kris D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2024

  Straits State Park Campground

  Close to town but noisy

  We stayed in a tight site with some not so friendly neighbors. Great views and average campground.

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  Chad H.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 20, 2024

  Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

  Awesome location

  We’ve stayed at Mackinac Millcreek a few times. Awesome campground, definitely need to know the campground a little bit IF you’re planning on bringing a very large RV. But if not, call the office they’ll put you in a good spot. Our first time to the campground was pretty funny, the whole camp ground was sold out. But they squeezed us in by the rally building and apologized about it being by the maintenance area. Turn out to be one of the best spots we’ve camped. There was a lot of partying, so it was perfect for us. But the rest of the campground is pretty chill.

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  Melbourne

  Scout

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  Big Cedar Campground Kayak & Canoe Livery

  Great place. New owners are wonderful.

  The cleanest friendliest campground ever. Lots of canoe, kayak, and tube action going on. So much fun!

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  Wailym C.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 9, 2024

  Lower Falls Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park

  Absolute Perfection

  Our first visit to this park and first stay at campground, and it was absolute bliss!  Absolutely worth the drive to enjoy all the peace, quiet, space, views, amenities, trails and of course the waterfalls.  Words cannot really explain the beauty all around.  The recent upgrades to this park can easily be seen and appreciated in the well kept grounds, available amenities, picnic areas, pavilions , fully functional accessible bathrooms and large personal shower rooms. Not a detail was missed!    And yes, the restaurant is a plus!  We enjoyed delicious bison burgers and beer.  The campground was full of guests but quiet, clean, clean restrooms, self serve firewood machine that accepts cards!  We were surprised to find out that you will need to pay for state park pass even with camping reservations. The $40 annual pass is the best value if visiting for longer than 3 days.  We stayed for 4 nights with 34’ camper on site 188, which is at the very beginning of loop but still very quiet, no road noise. Outer sites are very spacious, inner sites are much smaller.  Convenient trails connect Lower and upper falls, 4 miles.  One mile trail to reach lower falls from campground. the lower falls alone will give you plenty to explore.  We spent two days there, one kayaking around the lower falls and river where you can launch your own kayak from lower falls, next to picnic area and paddle up to the falls and down river. but be mindful, you will paddle upstream heading back. Some areas are low but doable. The park offers canoe rental but only to lower fall and back. We spent another full day just walking around taking everything in, and cooling off in the falls of course.  The upper fall area is just as lovely but you can only view from view points.  We enjoyed an evening walk to upper falls when hardly no one was there.  The park is roughly 30 mins to nearby lighthouses, 90 mins to western points like Munising and pictured rocks.  No need to second guess this place, just go and enjoy responsibly!  And please be respectful of this beautiful park.

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  roy H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Brevoort Lake Campground

  Brevoort

  Great camp ground , large sites right on the lake

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  Kaitlin R.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 28, 2024

  Big Cedar Campground Kayak & Canoe Livery

  Clean and quiet, cramped

  Campground was quaint and bathrooms were well attended to. Campsites were very small; your neighbor's sewer tube was right underneath your picnic table. Neighbors were quiet and respectful, but the campground was right off the highway with a lot of traffic noise.

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  Ron M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2024

  Loons Point RV Park & Campground

  Great place to stay and relax

  Waterfront campsite are very nice... Some are a bit small but overall very comfortable... Awesome friendly people run the place!

  This is our 3rd time staying here and will be back.

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  Emmy H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 21, 2024

  Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground

  Private woodland sleep

  Quiet campground with feeling of privacy due to sites being wooded and spread out. Access to lake and to rustic pit toilets close by. Good potable water. Easy self check in.

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  Teresa R.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2024

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  Nice park, very big park but…..

  Don’t try to arrive early and get in. They don’t allow early entry. Check in is 3 pm period. Not real friendly, not rude either. Give the trading post 5 stars super nice well stocked. Lots of fire wood bundles to choose from. Has snack propane bottles

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  Jaclyn G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 15, 2024

  Search Bay Dispersed

  Stunning

  Absolutely stunning location! This dispersed campsite offers breathtaking views right on the shoreline. The serenity of the water and the peaceful surroundings make for an unforgettable experience. The terrain is slightly rocky, and there’s a constant wind—both to be expected—but it only adds to the rugged charm. Plus, the Verizon cell service was excellent—a cherry on top for staying connected while enjoying nature. Highly recommended!

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  Cory H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 12, 2024

  Blind Sucker #1 State Forest Campground

  Quiet, Clean, & Simple

  Busy weekend in the area, but this little gem had some openings.   My wife and I grabbed a site next to the water.  We were camping in a tent, but their would have been plenty of room for a sizeable RV.   Decent shore fishing near the campground.  Short hike or drive to Lake Superior beaches.   Easy drive to Grand Marias if you needed something.  No hesitation to stay here again.

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  Robert M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 10, 2024

  Search Bay Dispersed

  Your Amenities are Fresh air, Nature, beauty and peace.

  I rated it high because it was as promised. Someone who is looking for a campground with bathrooms and showers would be disappointed, but apparently did not read the description. 

  I had an 18' Thor Scope B class pulling a kayak trailer. I wouldn't try driving anything much bigger to this end of the trail. I did see a vehicle pull one of those boxy 20' camping trailers into a campsite up the road. I was pleased and surprised to find a site I could simply pull into, right on the lake looking out at a million-dollar view of a beautiful bay, with a deep cedar forest on the other side. The soothing sound of what seemed like an almost constant breeze through the cedars was wonderful.

  I don't know if it's just that I came at the right time but didn't see a single mosquito in three days, nor was I bothered by any other bug. 

  There was a 1-3 bar Verizon signal.

  Loved this campsite. My thanks to The Dyrt.

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  Rachel S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 2, 2024

  Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

  Friendly environment

  Very clean and very well ran and organized! Great staff will probably come back to this one

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  Tori R.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 2, 2024

  Wide Waters Dispersed Camping

  Parking pull off

  We spent about an hour exploring the surrounding roads for a better spot but it's all residential with some narrow and overgrown logging roads. Ended up coming back down to this spot which is just a little parking round-about. It's not private but no one drove by until morning and it's flat and spacious for bigger rigs.

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  Dan H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2024

  Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground

  Great Gem, With Flowing Well

  Less than half full. Good non motorized boat launch. Nice forest, most sites well screened. 4 sites with great lake view, on little lake. kayaked around lake. No real navigable access to the larger Bevoort Lake or Lake Michigan. Quiet, no highway noise.

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  Dan H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2024

  Lake Michigan At St. Ignace

  Great dune beach access

  Only 60 to 75 percent full midweek in July. Most sites are first come first served. Most sites are separated by natural forest. Beautiful dunes and beach. Traffic noise from highway is an issue.

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  Dan H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2024

  Straits State Park Campground

  Nice, no views from upper campground

  Somewhere I read there might be lake views from the upper campground... Not with leaves on the trees. Follow the signs down a 500 foot trail to the surveyors lookout to see the bridge. Nice and wooded. You can hear the bridge and interstate traffic. Nice restrooms, showers. I will try lower campground next time.