2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
McLain State Park Campground accommodates pets throughout its tent, RV, and cabin sites with fire pits and picnic tables. The campground features electric hookups, showers, and drinking water for campers with pets. Nearby Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground provides wooded tent sites that feel secluded despite being close to town, with tent campers noting the spaces are nicely hidden and shaded. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain on leash at all times, with designated pet waste disposal areas. City of Houghton RV Park offers full hookup sites along the waterfront where pets are welcome, though the sites are positioned quite close together with limited privacy between neighbors.
Lake Superior's shoreline provides excellent opportunities for dogs to enjoy the water, with McLain State Park featuring a dedicated dog-friendly beach section separate from the main swimming areas. Trails throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula accommodate leashed pets, offering scenic hiking through wooded areas. Weather considerations for pet camping include monitoring for excessive heat during summer months, as shaded sites can be limited at certain campgrounds. The Hancock Recreation Area campground sits within walking distance (approximately 33 minutes) of restaurants and shops in town, making it convenient for pet owners needing supplies. Some camping loops at McLain State Park provide more privacy between sites than others, with the 100s loop noted for having spacious, big-rig friendly sites where pets have more room to relax on longer tie-outs while still respecting leash requirements.
"Majority of sites have lake superior views. Has beachs. One for humans and one for canines. Great for bicycling, hiking, lazy days at the beach. Lake superior water is cold!"
"Located in the heart of the Keweenaw with nice sites that have a great view of the lake if you get one of the sites near the shore."
from $36 - $120 / night
"Lower level sites near the canal would be great, but can be windy. The dump station is design with one lane, so can get a backup. Some site have had fresh gravel applied."
"Hancock campground has LOTS of RV sites as well as some really nicely hidden/shaded tent spots. You can walk down to the beach as well as some hiking trails nearby down the road."
from $15 - $25 / night
"My fiancé and I (plus our dog) are doing a week of traveling out of our sprinter van through the UP. We stumbled upon this location through this app."
"Great small lake for kayaking and canoeing or just sitting and watching loon and eagles. Lakeside or wooded. Nice!!! Find a place and setup."
"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."
"Location is on Torch Lake in the town of Lake Linden MI. Well maintained and friendly campers all around. The college town of Houghton, home of Michigan Tech is nearby as well."
"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."
"However, when we drove past the roadside sign, my husband said he wanted to check it out. And we're so glad we did!"
"We really liked this campground mostly for its location and beautiful beach on Lake Superior."
from $25 - $50 / night
"Right next to beach, cozy camping areas, and a great place to look for Yooperlites!Very affordable and easy way to pay!"
"Nice quiet campground right on Lake Superior No electric sites"
"Lake Linden Village Campground is a fairly small, but nice campground. They have a lower portion that's made more for trailers or motorhomes, and an upper rustic portion for tents."
"My family could not find anywhere to stay and this was the very last campsite on the map in the state of Michigan. We thought F it."
"Beautiful lake, great swimming, too many four wheelers. Local black bears. Close to Lake of the Clouds and the Porcupine mountains."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $32 - $80 / night
"It is right beside the highway, but if you’re in a hard sided camper, you do not hear the noise. It has a great area to walk, very dog friendly, & an exceptionally nice playground for kids."
"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)."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 - $80 / night
ScoutIdk if we hit the most busy weekend, but the campground was so over crowded, people all over the place, our site was almost smaller then our car... and someone got hit crossing the bridge next to our site. Showers were flooded. It happened to be a very rough weekend to camp there.
ScoutAmazing view of the sunset!! Rock hunting is cool! Owners are decent.
LegendPoint Abbaye County Park is located in Baraga County. Be prepared as cellphone service is unreliable here. It is located on the Abbaye Peninsula which offers other camping spots and sandy beaches along the way! If you come into L’Anse Michigan through downtown(Main Street/Skanee Road) continue up the hill out of town. Follow this for about 10miles until you come to Townline Road. Turn left here and go 5miles until you reach Point Abbaye Road. You can only go right here, DO NOT GO STRAIGHT! There should be signs but locals often damage these signs as they don't want visitors. If you follow this road it will take you to the end. It is about a 30 min drive to the end. In the spring Point Abbaye Road can be quite muddy in places. For most of the warmer months the road is easily passable by most vehicles but there are some areas you may need to navigate around mud puddles. Point Abbaye Road is not plowed all the way to the end in winter and drivers should use caution in the late-fall as may become sloppy quickly. Point Abbaye County Park is a mix of forest and rock and pertrudes out into Lake Superior. At the end of the road there is area for parking as well as a picnic area with tables and a well kept outhouse. A short hiking trail is baracaded with rocks to keep vehicles off the hiking trail. This trail takes you to the point.
The view from Point Abbaye is FANTASTIC from the Keweenaw Bay and Peninsula to the Huron Mountains. I have seen high water levels and low water levels here, just be careful! Low water creates steep drops into Lake Superior high water means caution with the waves! On the trail ( Which loops) there are 3 campsites free of charge first come basis. All have a picnic table and make shift fire rings that sit on the shore of Lake Superior 2 on the North side and 1 on the South. It is a short walk back to the parking area if you need to use the restroom or throw out your trash. just remember this is rustic camping at its finest and please leave no trace when visiting!
RangerThe only caveats to this place were lack of privacy on the lakefront (although there seemed to be a bit more privacy in the spots by the river, but that would take away from the beauty of staying here) and the fact it is an obviously well known place to camp. A bit windy, but I’m sure that’s to be expected in mid October. People were kayaking and fishing and while there were a good handful of people around, everyone was respectful and it was just an overall great experience.
RangerBeautiful lakefront camping with a few spots to choose from. Not a whole lot of space/privacy between sites once you enter the camping area, which is the only reason it did not receive 5 stars. Easy to get to and the road seemed well maintained. Verizon service was available.
ScoutNice quiet campground right on Lake Superior No electric sites
GuideUS Highway 41 starts in Miami, FL and ends in a cul-de-sac about a half mile past this campground. This Michigan state park campground is part of the historic Ft Wilkins park.
I camped in the West campground extension (sites 140-160). The access road is paved, as are all the mostly level parking pads in this portion of the campground. In the extension the campsites closer to Fanny Hooe lake are pull throughs, the sites further back from the lake are back in sites. All sites are nicely treed. Some sites are more private than others, depending on vegetation.
The west campground has a new bath house with flush toilets, showers, and an outside sink for dishwashing. Electric pedestals have 30 and 20 amp outlets. There is a double sided dump station on the access road into the campground with tank flush outlets and potable water outlets. The water sources in the campground itself are bucket fill only with no threaded hose outlet. Firewood is normally available at the park contact station and at the general store in Copper Harbor about a mile away, though both were sold out when I was there.
The campground was over 80% full at midweek in October with license plates from all corners on the US.
GuideHad all the amenities. No cell coverage but slooooooooowwwwww WiFi. Location is everything. Amazing place.
GuideThe a large primitive campground located very near copper Harbor in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Although it is very close to Lake superior, you cannot see it from anywhere in the campground. There is a large man-made pond at the center of the campground. The best part of this campground is its location. With easy access to High Rock Bay and Brockway Mountain overlook, and lots of places to go trail riding with your 4x4.
We were there for KOAR 2026 sponsored by Northology. It was a blast and the campground worked very well for that purpose.
The grounds are kept in good condition and the pit toilets were clean. It looks like they are installing another pit toilet now.
I have included some pictures from the general area around Copper Harbor that we visited.
McLain State Park Campground occupies 443 acres along two miles of Lake Superior shoreline, approximately 10 miles northwest of Hancock. The campground sits at an elevation of 620 feet and experiences summer temperatures averaging 70-75°F during peak camping season. Winter camping is available with temperatures often dropping below freezing between November and March.
Rock hunting on Lake Superior shoreline: Agate Beach Park Campground offers excellent opportunities for rock hunting, particularly searching for the region's distinctive agates. "Great beach. Excellent rock hunting. Thimble berries can be found," notes Kay K. in her review of the campground.
Boating on local lakes: Lake Linden Village Campground provides waterfront access for boating enthusiasts. "Good value with electric, water and dump station. Nice place for boating!" according to GoWhereYouAreDraw N., who gave the campground 4 stars.
Wildlife observation: The Keweenaw Peninsula offers chances to spot native wildlife. At Lake Linden Village Campground, campers report seeing "a few bald eagles and a snowy owl" during their stays, adding an unexpected nature viewing opportunity to your trip.
Secluded tent camping: Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground receives positive reviews for its wooded tent sites. "Tent sites are wooded and secluded. Great restroom and shower facilities. Enjoyed walking down by the water," shares Cheryl K., highlighting the privacy tent campers appreciate.
Waterfront views: Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground offers prime waterfront camping. "Great campground with lots of space. One of the longest running campgrounds on Lake Superior. Family owned, very clean and the bathrooms are very nice," writes Samantha B., emphasizing the spacious sites with lake views.
Natural campfire rings: Many campers appreciate the authentic fire ring setups at Sunset Bay RV Resort. "Each site had a gorgeous campfire ring made out of stones pulled off of the beach. It's a red Rock Beach!" notes Amy G., describing a distinctive feature not found at typical campgrounds.
Road noise considerations: Baraga State Park Campground sits close to a major highway. "While the park itself is nice, it is right next to the road. So if you tent or hammock camp, there is a lot of road noise," warns Melanie R., providing important information for light sleepers.
Seasonal weather challenges: Twin Lakes State Park experiences significant seasonal changes. "Fall colors were stunning! Hiked Sturgeon River Falls about an hour away," reports Meredith J., suggesting autumn as a particularly scenic time to visit despite cooler temperatures.
Campsite drainage issues: Some campgrounds in the area can become waterlogged after rain. At Baraga State Park, you may find "sites that have been submerged in water a day following rainfall. You always see campers here moving their tents, RV's, etc... to drier portions of their sites," according to Richie C.
Playground access: Lake Perrault offers basic camping with nearby recreational options. "Few fire pits and no bathroom, worked well for a night," shares Mason V., suggesting this location works for short family stays with minimal amenities.
Swimming opportunities: Twin Lakes State Park Campground provides lake access for swimming. "Beautiful lake, great swimming, too many four wheelers. Local black bears," notes Jack T., highlighting both recreational opportunities and wildlife awareness needs for families.
Trail activities: McLain State Park features family-friendly paths. "Has a very nice beach and a dog friendly beach. All sites had a very nice fire pit though there was no grate," reports Thomas S., mentioning multiple beach options suitable for families with children and pets.
Site positioning: City of Houghton RV Park offers flexibility for optimal views. "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," advises Nancy W.
Water access considerations: At Lake Linden Village Campground, RVers should note water access limitations. "There was one shared water spigot for all the tent sites, and a very nice port a potty. And it was just a walk down the hill to the showers, which were also very nice," explains Mindi M.
Site selection for larger rigs: McLain State Park accommodates various RV sizes. "Nice sites either blacktop, gravel or grass. Majority of sites have lake superior views," mentions Wendy L., noting the surface variations that may affect leveling and stabilization for larger vehicles.
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