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Cabin Camping near Houghton, MI
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Several campgrounds around Houghton, Michigan rent cabins of various types and comfort levels, from rustic primitive shelters to lakeside cabins with electricity and air conditioning. McLain State Park provides lakeside cabins with electricity and air conditioning that offer scenic views of Lake Superior. The cabins at Van Riper State Park can sleep up to six people comfortably and feature woodstove heating. According to one visitor, "The cabins are clean and well kept with electricity and AC." Trails End Campground in Copper Harbor offers "adorable yurts and bunkhouse cabins for rent" with bike hanging hooks strategically placed on cabin exteriors.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Constellation Farmstead and Hart's Trail Camp LLC provide more basic accommodations, while Sunset Bay RV Resort offers cabins with lake views. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when occupancy peaks. Many cabins remain open year-round for hunting or snowmobiling trips. A camper noted that "The cabins are available for year-round rental and make for a cozy place to come back to after hunting or snowmobiling." Pet policies vary by location, with most state parks allowing pets but requiring they not be left unattended.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities range from none to basic, with some providing fire rings outside. Cabins at Craig Lake State Park are more primitive, while those at Keweenaw Waters Resort feature more amenities. Baraga State Park and Perkins Park & Campground offer cabins with varying amenity levels. The nearest full grocery store is in Houghton, though campground offices often sell firewood, ice, and basic supplies. Visitors should check specific cabin amenities when booking as furnishing levels differ significantly between locations.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Houghton (16)
1. McLain State Park Campground
"A short drive from Houghton brings you to the shore of Lake Superior. McLain sprawls along the shore giving almost every campsite a beautiful view."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $36 - $120 / night
2. Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground
"However, when we drove past the roadside sign, my husband said he wanted to check it out. And we're so glad we did!"
"This is a more modern camp site with a full bathroom and shower for those of us who dont want to make our own Blair witch movie but that doesn't take away from the beautiful lake view and the wonderful"
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $50 / night
3. Baraga State Park Campground
"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)."
"Overall, it’s a very nice park. Sites are mostly level & of adequate size. Bathrooms & showers are top notch (relatively speaking). "
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 - $80 / night
4. Twin Lakes State Park Campground
"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."
"Quite little park, a waterfall about 5 minutes away. Right on a lake. We were site 44 it rained a lot. But it didn't flood the site. So that was a bonus. Bathrooms were outdated but we'll kept."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $32 - $80 / night
5. Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Campground
"Really nice state park and campground. Sites are $30/night, and they all include 30 and 20 amp power. Dump station and water fill is available at the west campground entrance."
"Copper Harbor sits at the tip of the peninsula and if you want to camp here there are really only two choices – the state park and the privately-owned Lake Fanny Hooe Resort and Campground. "
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $35 - $120 / night
6. Constellation Farmstead
"These hosts have put so much care and thought into their property. camping space is available for tents or rvs, and there are hiking trails throughout the property."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $40 / night
7. Keweenaw Waters Resort
Check Availabilityfrom $55 - $90 / night
8. Harts trail camp LLC
9. Ahmeek Copper Mine Camp
Check Availabilityfrom $19 - $85 / night
10. Van Riper State Park Campground
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $120 / night
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 6 min from Wausau, WI
- 3 hrs 27 min from Green Bay, WI
- 3 hrs 44 min from Duluth, MN
- 3 hrs 47 min from Appleton, WI
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Cabin Reviews near Houghton, MI
199 Reviews of 16 Houghton Campgrounds
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GuideFort Wilkins Historic State Park Campground
End of the road campground
US 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.
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richard D.GuideTrails End Campground
Large primitive campground near copper harbor
The 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.
- GGeorgeann M.
TravelerVan Riper State Park Campground
Clean bathhouse. Right on the lake.
The 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
- KKaitlyn N.Scout
Perkins Park & Campground
Gorgeous, peaceful, friendly and clean
This 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!
christy S.GuideFort Wilkins Historic State Park Campground
Beautiful Park
Well maintained park with level, spacious sites, clean facilities. Very quiet considering park was 3/4 occupied. Nice walking paths to Lake Superior, Copper Harbor and Fort Wilkins. Cute little shop at Fort sold ice, ice cream, souvenirs and basic camping equipment. Great play/picnic area.
David L.GuideBaraga State Park Campground
Beautiful place
This state park was just beautiful! It is very well maintained, has clean restrooms and polite and friendly staff. 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. You can even order a pizza at Irene’s and pick it up less than a mile away It was one of our favorite stops!
Andy M.
LegendFort Wilkins Historic State Park Campground
Nice but crowded and noisy.
I liked that we made it to the top of the peninsula. It was beautiful weather and the Lake Superior was beautiful, with beautiful scenery and sunsets.
Joe C.GuideTrails End Campground
Trails End Campground near Copper Harbor
Our base camp became Trails End Campground near Copper Harbor. The Jumping Jack performed exactly as advertised. Fast setup. Comfortable sleeping. Simple living. No unnecessary complications. For a retreat built around disconnecting, it was perfect. Lake Fanny Hooe and Lake Manganese We explored the area's lakes. Lake Fanny Hooe sat practically side-by-side with Lake Superior. Lake Manganese was calm, quiet, and beautiful. Chuck spent time wading and fishing while I found myself simply enjoying the scenery. One thing that struck me throughout the Keweenaw was the absence of crowds. There were people around, certainly. But there was always room. Space. Silence.
Guide to Houghton
Cabin camping near Houghton, Michigan provides access to the Keweenaw Peninsula's unique copper mining history and Lake Superior shoreline. Winter temperatures average 10°F with 200+ inches of snowfall annually, while summer averages 65-70°F. Campgrounds in this region typically remain open from May through October, with some year-round options for winter recreation.
What to do
Hiking accessible trails: Van Riper State Park Campground offers several hiking options directly from camping sites. "There is a great 3/4 mile trail that had a fun activity," notes one visitor who stayed at the park with their family. The park also connects to longer trail systems for more experienced hikers.
Beach swimming: Perkins Park & Campground provides access to Lake Independence with designated swimming areas. "The beach is very nice and the water in Wilderness Lake is clean. There is an older playground that our kids still enjoyed, and an old abandoned railroad line that is now a trail," shares a recent camper. The swimming beach includes pavilions and additional recreation options.
Fall foliage viewing: Autumn camping offers spectacular color displays, especially at lakeside cabins. "Lots of deciduous trees, making the fall truly glorious!" reports a visitor to Perkins Park, who adds, "The campground was about 10% full upon arrival, and everybody left before we did, so we had the place to ourselves."
What campers like
Lake Superior beaches: McLain State Park Campground receives high marks for its shoreline access. "Has beachs. One for humans and one for canines. Great for bicycling, hiking, lazy days at the beach," explains one reviewer. The park's location provides water recreation with stunning views.
Secluded camping options: Visitors appreciate sites with more privacy among the area's cabin accommodations. "We stayed in site 92 that is located right next to the restroom/showers. Which was great having young children with us who seem to need to visit the restroom numerous times," shares a camper at Van Riper State Park. The campground layout varies, with some sites offering more seclusion than others.
Budget-friendly yurts: Trails End Campground in Copper Harbor offers alternatives to traditional cabins. "This campground is massive, but not finished yet. It feels as if your camping on someone's property that they've turned into a campground," notes one visitor. Another mentions the campground has "adorable yurts and bunkhouse cabins" under construction.
What you should know
Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have restrictions on drinking water. At Van Riper, "The water system is getting redone which will remove the orange color in the showers. The water was not drinkable due to high arsenic but a large container of potable water was available."
Road noise considerations: Baraga State Park Campground sits close to a major highway. "It is right next to a state highway that was way busier than I thought it was and was noisy all night long. You have to cross this highway to get to the Keweenaw Bay," warns one reviewer who found the location disappointing.
Shower facilities: McLain State Park provides "amazing showers," according to one camper. Another notes that the bathroom facilities were being renovated: "When I was there, the bathhouse was kind of gross, but they are in the process of renovating it." Most cabin options lack private bathrooms, requiring use of communal facilities.
Tips for camping with families
Beach activities: "Nice sites either blacktop, gravel or grass. Majority of sites have lake superior views. Has beachs... Great for bicycling, hiking, lazy days at the beach," writes a visitor to McLain State Park. These activities keep children entertained throughout the day.
Playground access: Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground provides family-friendly amenities. "This was a last-minute stop for us because we didn't want to stay at the campground we had originally intended... the campground we were on had lots of buffers between the sites in the form of pine trees," notes a visitor, highlighting the balance between recreation and privacy.
Wildlife viewing: "Ask the rangers where to go to look for moose," suggests a Van Riper State Park visitor. The Upper Peninsula offers wildlife viewing opportunities, with ranger-led programs available during summer months that specifically cater to younger campers.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: For larger vehicles, carefully research specific sites. At Perkins Park, "The sites are reasonably sized and well described on the county website, even details about how level each site is. There seem to be sites available for all sizes."
Hookup availability: "Nice for a state park. Exactly what you would expect. Had a nice bath and shower building, firewood for sale, dump station and water fill," reports a visitor to McLain State Park. Electric service is available at most parks, but full hookups are limited.
Seasonal considerations: The camping season varies by location, with many campgrounds closing water systems by mid-October. Fall camping offers fewer crowds but requires preparation for potential freezing temperatures. Perkins Park operates seasonally "from May 15 to September 15," which is typical for many Upper Peninsula campgrounds.
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