Best Tent Camping near Hancock, MI
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Best Tent Sites Near Hancock, Michigan (10)
2. Ahmeek Copper Mine Camp
1 Review•16 Photos•5 SavesMohawk, MichiganLocated on the property of the old Historic Ahmeek Copper Mine in the Keweenaw's Copper Country! We have tent sites, shipping containers covered to rustic cabins, along with multiple rv/camper sites. A rockhound and metal detectors paradise! Just minutes from multiple beaches on Lake Superior!!
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$19 - $85 / night
4. Emily Lake State Forest Campground
2 Reviews•2 Photos•29 SavesNisula, MichiganMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-ppl
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
6. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness
3 Reviews•2 Photos•37 SavesWatton, MichiganThe Wild and Scenic Sturgeon River rushes out of the northern portion of this wilderness, over the 20 foot volcanic outcroppings of Sturgeon Falls, and through a gorge that reaches 350 feet in depth and a mile in width. Throughout this rugged, steep Wilderness, the Sturgeon and Little Silver Rivers and their tributaries have carved falls, rapids, ponds, oxbows, and terraces. Stunning views are possible from the eastern rim of the gorge. Except for a few naturally bare slopes, most of the land is forested with pine, hemlock, aspen, sugar maple, birch, and basswood. When the leaves of the hardwoods change color in the fall, they form a vivid tapestry. There are few established trails in Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, and the few overgrown logging roads are hard to find and follow. The North Country National Scenic Trail parallels the northern and eastern boundaries for about eight miles. Sturgeon River Campground offers seven sites on the southeastern boundary. In spring and during peak runoff, kayaking and white water canoeing are challenging, and only recommended for advanced paddlers. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness Map
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
7. Big Lake State Forest Campground
3 Reviews•23 Photos•25 SavesCovington, MichiganMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
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8. Craig Lake State Park Campground
4 Reviews•22 Photos•31 SavesMichigamme, MichiganMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
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10. Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay
2 Reviews•7 Photos•87 SavesCopper Harbor, Michigan- Fires
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Recent Tent Reviews near Hancock, MI
203 Reviews of 10 Hancock Campgrounds
- Mindi M.
Scout
Village Park
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!
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. We stayed on a tent site, which was huge! It easily fit our 14 person tent and a 6 person tent. Most of the other tent sites were smaller though. 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. It was quiet and nice. I'd definitely stay there again if I'm ever back in the area!
- KKyle P.
Guide
Perkins Park & Campground
Nice place
Tent camped here one night, nice quiet place
- Tyler S.Guide
Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground
Lake side camping at its best
Tent camping right on the lake. Camper camping right next to it.
- AAdamGuide
Emily Lake State Forest Campground
Super secluded
Several great sites to tent camp. Caught some blue gills. Good times
- JJohn E.Scout
Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
Hancock recreation
Nice campground, bathrooms aren’t the best. Tent camping sites are nice some are spacious, some are close to each other.
Paige H.GuidePerkins Park & Campground
Nice!
This campground was really nice! I’ve tent camped here and camped in a hammock. Both were so fun!
- Audra F.Scout
Courtney Lake Campground
Love this place
Out of the way. Very private. Camped all the way in the back with only a few others in the campground. Would definitely be back to tent camp here.
Anna A.
Traveler
Fanny Hooe Resort & Campground
Pricy and Packed
We went to try and get a tent camping spot here and they told us it would be$35 a night! just for a tent! That paired with the campground being packed with loud people, we decided to go somewhere else.
- HHudson G.Scout
McLain State Park Campground
Awesome Spot!!
The bathrooms and showers were awesome and made for an easy experience even if tent camping. The view only 200 feet in front of the site was crazy and amazing. The pics are all from right out front of the site. Excellent campground!!
- RRJ W.Traveler
Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground
Our Happy Place
We discovered this campground 6 years ago when my nephew wanted to camp as far north in Michigan as we could. Since then we've spent 2 weeks each August tent camping on the shores of Lake Superior. The facilities are well maintained and the owner and camp host are the some of the most down to earth people we have met. There's a camp store that has limited supplies but have the essentials. Everything is based on the honor system
Melanie R.ScoutHancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
Feels like backwoods camping
We like camping in the woods, but this has some of the same feel. The tent sites have lots of trees that makes it seem like you are roughin' it. It is nice to have access to real bathrooms though.
- TTim L.Scout
Perkins Park & Campground
Great for Tents
Good campground for tenting. Our no electric tent site was right on the water which was great for a quick cool off in the hot weather. Bathrooms were clean. Full hook up sites looked to be pretty uneven so be sure to bring options to help with leveling.
Shawnee ..Guide
Ontonagon Township Park Campground
Close to Lake Superior
We stayed for a night while road-tripping north, and the proximity to Lake Superior was a wonderful surprise. Snagged a tent site day-of on the loop across the road. Cold morning swim at the beach down the road to wake up.
Stephen L.ScoutSunset Bay RV Resort and Campground
Just awesome
This place is way off the beaten path. Long dirt road to get back here. There are tent sites all along the beach front to watch the sunset and pick rocks. Most sites are fairly level. I feel like we got one of the only ones that wasn't but I'm not real picky. @ramblinsmurf
Dan N.
Ranger
Bob Lake Campground
Very private & green along the lake
This is a small simple campground with lovely lakeside tent sites among rather dense trees. If you walk east you’ll find a sandy beach to splash in. You can also find a long nature trail and a connection to the interstate North Country Trail. Excellent birding, including sandhill cranes, and wildlife. Pit toilets and seasonal water is provided. There are no reservations but you should be able to get a spot year-round.
Michael V.RangerMcLain State Park Campground
Revisiting McLain after 7 years.
The wife and I are about to return to McLain after stumbling across it 7 years ago. We stayed in one of the cabins last time, this year we will be in a tent. Campground has beautiful sunsets, the lake is a stones throw away from anywhere you camp here. Showers were clean. Lots to see on the Keweenaw.
I’ll do another review after my next trip end of August.
Lee D.
Legend
Ontonagon Township Park and Campground
Take a chance that you can get a spot
General: 76 site (including five tent sites) campground stretched out on both sides of Lakeshore Drive. 50 sites are on the lakeside of the road with the remainder on the other side. Some have 50-amp electric, and some have 30-amp. No reservations are taken, and the campground appeared full when we were there on a Tuesday in September. It is located adjacent to the town park/playground/picnic area. The office is open 8 am– 8 pm and if you arrive after hours and are lucky enough to find a site, you use the pay station.
Site Quality: Sites 65-70, located directly on Lake Superior are considered Premium. There are 12 other lakefront sites (not considered premium). Sites 39-44 are located directly on the road so road noise will be an issue if that bothers you. Sites are close together with no physical separation between them.
Bathhouse: Was clean and well-lighted. Two pay showers were available.
Activities/Amenities: Wilderness trail (approx. ¾ mile), basketball hoops, disk golf, the beach, playground at the adjacent park plus a playground in the campsites across the street.
We had stopped at the picnic area next to the campground, so I checked it out for a possible future stay. As long as we don’t get one of the roadside spots, it would be good for passing through. Probably would not stay here more than one night as we prefer campgrounds with more privacy. Also, not sure why ATVs would be welcome here – for us, the noise would be an issue.
- RRickScout
Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
Good location for base camp
City run operation. Close to downtown Hancock. A few sites right along the canal. Variety of site configurations - from remote tent pads to open areas that permit families to set up camp units close together. Limited sites that have sewer, water, and/or electric.
Geena B.TravelerHancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground
Nice spacious spots
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. Also, it’s about a 33 minute walk to some restaurants and shops in town. Clean, heated restrooms. As of October 2024 when im writing this, their dryer is out of order, so laundry unavailable. Campground attendant is very nice as well
- Dalton B.Guide
McLain State Park Campground
Great Campground, Awsome Views
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. Big park area, beach with both sandy and rocky places, a ice shop, and not far from Houghton/Hancock.
- Wendy L.Traveler
McLain State Park Campground
Beautiful Michigan park
Nice sites either blacktop, gravel or grass. 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! Has jetty near beach with lighthouse. Great for fishing. Canal to Houghton/Hancock empties into lake next to beach. On western side of keeweenaw peninsula. Has very beautiful sunsets.
Hailey O.Guide
Hancock Campgrounds
Small Town Campground
The campground is located on the west side of Hancock on the Portage canal. You have the option to camp on the top of the hill closer to the highway or down by the boat launch and biking trails. It has electric and water hookup at most sites as well as a public bathroom and showers. This is a very popular campground so expect it to be a little crowded. The biking trails connect to the newly remodeled public beach and the boat launch is very conveniently located.
- Richie C.Traveler
Baraga State Park Campground
Why would anyone pay to stay here..
I will be totally transparent and say I definitely prefer rustic or dispersed campsites.. however, I always give state parks an honest chance.
Baraga State Park... I have tried. Ohh, have I tried to like you over the years.
However, this is the WORST example of what a Michigan DNR campground can be. They squeezed in WAY too many sites in this place. You can hear the campers next to you fart in their sleep.
Not even a stones throw from US-41 makes for constant road noise... and 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.
The only reason I give this TWO stars is because of the well-kept and nice bathhouse.
I stop here solely to shower during my travels. I will stay on the side of the road before I set up camp here again.
- Lydia T.Legend
Baraga State Park Campground
Campground on Lake Baraga.
The campsites are very close together and the whole campground is next to very busy road. My tent was under a flood light all night.
- Melanie R.Scout
Baraga State Park Campground
As expected for a state park
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.
- Miranda M.Guide
Sparrow Rapids Campground
Quiet and beautiful
This campground has 6 campsites that can accomodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes. It a limited service campground, first come first served
- Kelly M.Scout
Baraga State Park Campground
Small campground right on a bay
Nice being in the bay of Lake Superior, but the highway is loud, and in between us and the bay. Teepee optional, for campers who don’t want to set up tents- with bunks and furniture inside!!!
Guide to Hancock
Tent camping near Hancock, Michigan offers a chance to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the area, with various options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to set up camp.
Tips for tent camping near Hancock
- For a peaceful experience, consider staying at Lake Perrault, where you can enjoy a quiet atmosphere and a lovely view of the lake from the hill.
- If you're up for a bit of adventure, Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay requires a rugged vehicle to access, but the breathtaking views make it worthwhile.
- Be prepared for some rough roads when heading to Big Lake State Forest Campground, as the entrance is known for its large potholes.
Tent campers should check out Emily Lake State Forest Campground
- This well-reviewed spot offers a serene environment with drinking water and picnic tables, making it a great choice for families at Emily Lake State Forest Campground.
- Enjoy fishing and a secluded atmosphere at Ahmeek Copper Mine Camp, where you can also explore the historic copper mine nearby.
- For those seeking a rustic experience, Schoolcraft Township Rustic Campground provides beachfront camping with easy access to Lake Superior.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Ojibwa RV Park is conveniently located near Lake Baraga and offers a friendly atmosphere for tent campers.
- At Craig Lake State Park Campground, you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and kayaking, while staying in a remote setting.
- The Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness offers a unique hiking experience with breathtaking views, perfect for those who love to combine camping with outdoor exploration.
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