1 campground with availability this weekend
Several cabin camping options exist within an hour's drive of Gwinn, Michigan. Rippling Rivers RV Resort offers both deluxe and basic cabins with varying amenities. The basic cabins provide simple shelter with access to shared bathrooms, while deluxe cabins include more comforts for extended stays. According to one visitor, the cabins are "very clean and super nice" with bathhouses that are "immaculate" and feature button-lock entry systems. Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground provides cabin accommodations with full hookups across from Lake Superior, though reviews note their strict no-refund policy.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Superior Times, Country Village RV Park, and Pictured Rocks RV Park all offer cabin options with varying levels of amenities. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when tourism peaks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Pet policies vary by location, with Rippling Rivers and several other campgrounds allowing pets in designated cabins. One reviewer noted that their cabin at Rippling Rivers "smelled like fresh cut wood" and was exceptionally clean, making it ideal for a weekend getaway.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely - some provide kitchenettes while others offer only access to communal fire pits or grills. Rippling Rivers features a camp store with pizza and a bar serving alcohol, which many reviewers appreciated. The Munising-Pictured Rocks KOA has cabins with more extensive amenities, particularly beneficial for families seeking a balance between rustic experiences and modern comforts. Winter cabin options are limited, but Rippling Rivers maintains some cabins for winter visitors interested in skiing at the adjacent Marquette Mountain.
"Lovely campground in a good location. I stayed in the top area with electric only hook ups. This area is pretty secluded. The full hook up area is pretty busy with several activities."
"Full hook up, luxury cabins, rustic cabins, electric sites, walk in tent sites. Location is perfect. Only wish would be that they add more bathrooms/shower rooms."
from $40 - $50 / night
"Don’t judge a book by its cover. The campgrounds are a bit “quirky”…lots of art and signs etc. BUT the owner and his family were really sweet and cared about the guests."
"Everywhere else was booked so I wasn’t hopeful. The owner answered the phone, even gave me a little background about the place- and was happy to take my booking."
"Located just off the highway but out of earshot of the major noise, this campground is awesome!
The sites are well maintained and we required no additional leveling.""This 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"
from $35 - $51 / night
"We found this campground located along U.S. Hwy 41 about 40 minutes west of Marquette MI. The Park sits on the west shores of Lake Michigamme. "
"We stayed at Van Riper State Park three times during June and July. The park is always clean and well-maintained."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $120 / night
"Very nice private campground that offers rustic, electric, and cabins. We stayed in a 30 amp electric site. The 30 amp sites are a bit tight but backed up to the woods, so privacy wasn't an issue."
"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."
from $20 - $200 / night
"I have been to the Silver Lake State Park campground several times. I absolutely love it and go back as often as possible."
"The campground is on the water and only a few minutes away from the dunes! The rates are reasonable. The trees provide great shade, but also attract mosquitos."
"Beautiful lake, great swimming area, secure, full hook ups. Very helpful we came in late night- they left reservation info in the mail box for us."
"My family and I took a 3 week vacation to visit Michigan. We stayed at a few different campgrounds, and did lots of hiking."
"The office ladies will help with your needs like firewood, waterfall locations, hiking trails, recommending great sites (especially if you want to watch the sunrise in the mornings), there is a Campground"
"On the shores of Independence Lake, just south of Lake Superior, sits this gorgeous, sparkling clean county park with a well-managed campground."
"This location kept me coming back. The KOA now offers may different activities for kids too."
"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!"
"Picnic tables and site rings. Check in at noon, check out at noon. Just make sure to leave by noon or they charge you $100."
"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."
from $40 - $45 / night
ScoutGreat spot, easy to get to. Could only find two pull off spots which are both relatively small, and only one has a fire pit in good condition so you’d need to build back up the other a bit. Very convenient spot that met all my needs
ScoutPerfect spot to pull off and camp for the night or weekend! Big pull in area where we stayed for the night, there was one other person but we stopped once we noticed the fresh tracks and didn’t go any further back. Perfect overnight spot.
TravelerThe campsites are very close together so not for anyone looking for solitude. Other campers are very friendly. It is right on Lake Michigamma? Nice beach for swimming. Boat launch with dock for fishing. Big playground
ScoutThis Campground offers peaceful beauty. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The office ladies will help with your needs like firewood, waterfall locations, hiking trails, recommending great sites (especially if you want to watch the sunrise in the mornings), there is a Campground host and emergency number for anything after hours that may happen (noisey neighbors for example) but those are rare!
Bathrooms are CLEAN, showers (do NOT have the coin machine anymore, so no need for quarters), grounds and campsites & fire rings are clean and kept up on.
Beach is clean and the staff keep dogs off the beach so there's no poop or dog pee in areas where families can swim. BUT there is a designated area for dogs to go swimming! The staff gives treats to dogs in the park (with the owners permission of course)! A pier to go fishing off of, boat launch, kayaking launch areas!
They have several rustic sites, electric &water sites, electric only, and full hook up sites. There are handicap accessibility to the beach and 2 of their shower/ bathroom buildings.
General Store, laundry mat and café right across from the Campground.
Remember as any Campground they do get their busy times but they also have slower times, just ask the ladies in the office and they will tell you the time of seasons that would give you a more quiet relaxing experience if that's what your looking for & don't forget to catch those sunrises!
Trust me tho, this is a unforgettable beautiful place to camp AND with some history!
Make sure to watch Anatomy Of A Murder and don't be afraid to ask the staff and locals about it!
TravelerTurned us away after calling ahead and telling us to come, said he didn’t need the money and I politely said ok even though I was miffed about being told to come. He started taking photos of our vehicles even though we told him calmly we were leaving and had no visible aggression towards him. Turned into a weird altercation.
TravelerThis was a great campsite, bathroom was super nice, the owners came and said hi to everyone and gave advice on where to visit in the area. Super relaxed environment and very clean, also the water from the pump actually tastes pretty good. Not rusty at all.
TravelerCampground staff is friendly, sites are nice and shades, pool is a nice amenity. I do think the showers could use a bit of an updating. The water pressue was almost non existent. Otherwise, a good campground.
LegendIf you are looking for some great views and relatively easy hiking and an adventure then look no further than Grand Island! Grand Island sits in Lake Superior North of the city of Munising and near-by Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, in fact while hiking the island you will have plenty views of Pictured Rocks! You will start your experience at the Grand Island Ferry Service where you will purchase you ticket and book your time to cross over to the island. I planned ahead and got there a day early and checked in with the staff to make sure times and tickets were available for my preferred departure. The ferry service offers a building that offers gifts and souvenirs available as well as maps of the island and some hiking needs like mosquito nets and bug spray if needed. I would recommend if you're interested in souvenirs or gifts to purchase after your trip back from the island. Parking was free overnight at the ferry station.
Once you depart for the Island it is maybe a 10 minute ride to the Island. After getting off the boat you are given clear instructions on how to get back to the mainland when you are ready.
While camping you can book reservations for campsites (or cabins) at www.recreation.gov but it is not necessary as you can camp anywhere on the Island as long as you are 100 ft from cliff edges, roads, other campsites, inland lakes and creeks and trails. I would recommend booking a reservation as those sites offer bear poles to hang your food from the many bears on the island. I did not see any bears on my visit but a couple people on the ferry ride back to mainland did see some.
The hike is relatively easy with a few steep climbs. I was told to hike counter clockwise but I wish I would have hiked clockwise instead as it seems there would have been less inclines as well as better on coming views instead of looking back to get views on the west side of the island. I was able to hike halfway around the island in a matter of about 3.5 hours and camp out at just around mile 11 where I had water access from Lake Superior to fill up the next morning to complete the entire trip around the island for my hike back to dock. I had to gather and chop my own wood for fire at night but some campgrounds do offer stocked wood for fires, check the Grand Island website to find which ones.
ScoutAwesome
Cabin camping near Gwinn, Michigan offers year-round access to the region's extensive trail networks and waterfronts. The area sits at approximately 1,150 feet above sea level, featuring dense northern hardwood forests that provide substantial shade during summer months. Winter temperatures often drop below 10°F, making winter-ready cabins essential for cold-weather trips to the Upper Peninsula.
Hiking trails access: Van Riper State Park Campground features connections to multiple hiking paths including the North Country Trail. "There is a fine sandy beach, and playground. The park offers areas for boating, kayaking, and jet skiing, and fishing," notes a visitor who found the park conveniently located "along U.S. Hwy 41 about 40 minutes west of Marquette."
Mountain biking adventures: Rippling Rivers RV Resort stands out for biking enthusiasts with direct trail access. According to one camper, "If you love mountain biking or hiking you stay here. Period. You are right on the trails." Another reviewer mentions the trail access, stating it's "located next to bike trails, orv trails, and the ski hill. Good location."
Water recreation: Several campgrounds offer lake access for swimming and boating. At Superior Times, visitors appreciate the lake activities: "The lake access was great! Warm water and good fishing." Another visitor noted they "enjoyed our time at Superior Times. Kids fished, rode Sea Doos - rented them for $60/hour, played basketball, and had a great time."
Winter accessibility: Unlike many seasonal operations, some cabin rentals maintain winter availability. Perkins Park & Campground offers year-round options with varied amenities. A visitor shared, "We stayed in our tents at this site. The sites are reasonably sized and well described on the county website, even details about how level each site is."
Cabin construction quality: The woodwork in many cabins receives positive comments from visitors. The craftsmanship provides both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits. One camper described their cabin experience: "The cabins are very nice and wooded. 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."
On-site entertainment: Country Village RV Park offers amenities beyond basic accommodations. A visitor mentions, "Awesome park. Playground which they are expanding. Large sites as it is a big rig park. Very clean bathrooms. They are adding a large game area and they have a swimming pool and hot tub."
Booking requirements: Most cabin facilities require advance payment. At Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground, payment policies are strict. One reviewer warned about their experience: "Their policy as stated on their website is no refunds for any reason. I get that, if you can't rent it out to someone else."
Site privacy considerations: Spacing between cabins varies significantly between campgrounds. Many reviewers note the proximity to neighbors: "The sites are well layout, with a good amount a space between sites. Full hookups and everything worked well."
Seasonal insects: Upper Peninsula camping means dealing with insects during warmer months. One visitor noted, "There were a lot of bugs while we were there, so it was hard to stay outdoors for a long period of time during certain times of the day. But this is the Mid-west and it is just part of this region of the US."
Water play structures: Several campgrounds feature specialized water equipment. A family visiting Michigamme Shores Campground reported: "There were several Large floating climbing structures in the swim area. Kids were having a blast. Great sandy beach with resort style lounge chairs. Large grassy area adjacent to the beach."
Kid-friendly amenities: Munising-Pictured Rocks KOA offers family-oriented facilities. One visitor notes, "Has a dog run, facilities including showers/bathrooms/laundry, along with a general store! Decent lot sizes for tents and cabins."
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds maintain playgrounds for younger visitors. A camper at Van Riper State Park mentioned, "My kids made some of their best memories ever camping here. Lots of families, positive environment. Clean campground and park, helpful staff. Swam and paddled on Lake Michigamme for hours. Huge beach with volleyball net."
Site selection strategies: At Pictured Rocks RV Park and Campground, specific sites offer advantages. A reviewer noted, "This is a very wide open center, or back in to Wooded sites. All site are very large and spacious. Picnic tables and site rings. Check in at noon, check out at noon."
Full hookup availability: Many cabins sit within campgrounds offering complete RV services. According to visitors, "Newer campground, not much shade but outer ring surrounded by trees. Site 50 has beautiful view. Hook ups are very nice quality."
Off-season advantages: Several visitors recommend booking cabins outside peak summer months. One camper noted, "We were there in the fall so not as packed in, but would imagine it would be tight during peak season."
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