Best Tent Camping near Houghton, MI

Recent Tent Reviews in Houghton

236 Reviews of 9 Houghton Campgrounds

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  Oli

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  Craig Lake State Park Campground

  Good

  The Michigan Recreation Passport Solar does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas.

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  Oli

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  Perkins Park & Campground

  Good

  Many campers have enjoyed the swimming beach and the nearby boat launch, making it easy to get out on the water. Solar  As one happy camper noted,“The beach area for swimming in Lake Independence is nice with a pavilion, volleyball, and ping pong nearby.”

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  Geena B.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 10, 2024

  Hancock 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

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  kevin F.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 12, 2024

  Van Riper State Park Campground

  Campers beware

  Van Riper State park has very unlevel sites with no water and 30 amp service. Unacceptable with today’s campers. Time to update Michigan

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  Micheal S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2024

  Van Riper State Park Campground

  Great campgeound

  We are not a big state park fan as, in Michigan, there are very close sites and tons of noise. This one was relatively quiet. The site were the standard Michigan close but the campgeound was t full and there many options to choose from. The lake is real nice and the beach area is clean, spacious and it has a general store that has firewood for sale. We first reserved a rustic site, then changed to an electrical hook up site after arriving. The ranger was very accomodating.

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  Stephen L.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 14, 2024

  Sunset 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

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  Susan H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 13, 2024

  Ontonagon Township Park Campground

  Been coming here for years…

  We love the area. Very nice people, well run campground. Staying on Lake Superior is almost always beautiful. Sunsets are amazing!! The sites are generous and partially wooded. Drawbacks, no laundry facilities, even in town. Stores, restaurants and gas stations nearby but expensive. (Though there is a dollar store) They do not take reservations, so it’s a gamble to just show up. You really have to be there, in person by 7AM to wait in line to get a site.

  Overall, great place to stay!!

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  Kim E.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 13, 2024

  L'Anse Township Park & Campground

  Peaceful getaway for us and the dogs.

  We come up every year for the meteor shower, and every stay is a great one. New shower rooms, and huge dog park are awesome!

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  Stephanie W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 4, 2024

  Van Riper State Park Campground

  Serenaded by snoring

  I’m a very simple camper used to having space and quiet…this was not the best time to pass through for an overnight. I arrived and the campground was so loud with people and kids shouting. There is zero privacy (they pack you in) so be sure to get a spot along the edge where you’ll at least have trees. I was very surprised and grateful how respectful everyone was of the quiet hrs…other than snoring and some traffic it was quiet. On a positive, the pit toilet was really clean and spacious. And the ranger at check in was so nice.

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  Jeremy B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2024

  Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground

  Great location. Friendly Hosts.

  We really liked this campground mostly for its location and beautiful beach on Lake Superior. It has a long driveway that is gravel and all of the campground loops are also gravel or sand so it can be a little dusty. The lake shore sites have beautiful, full views of the lake but just know that many sites will be a tight fit for larger rigs. We have a 26' travel trailer and stayed in the newer loop a little ways away from the beach. It didn't bother us as it was easier to park and a very short walk to enjoy the beautiful sunsets this campground is all about.

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  C S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 31, 2024

  Ontonagon Township Park Campground

  Holding spots for people who may never even come

  They don't do reservations, but despite having 10+ sites available, they're holding them for people who may never come.

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  Robert G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Courtney Lake Campground

  Very quiet and relaxing

  We tented on lot 7 during the second week of June. It was very quiet. I was lucky to find this gem and you will only have spotty phone service at best. My dog had more fun than I did and we did a lot of hiking.

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  Kat P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 4, 2024

  Baraga State Park Campground

  Camp sites are WAY too close together

  I can hear my neighbors talking at their campsite from mine. We are packed in here like sardines.

  Beautiful area, though. Caught a rainbow just as we were setting up camp. And they had wood and ice.

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  Pat F.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 24, 2024

  Lake Perrault

  Great little overlook of the lake

  Very nice n open for pulling in and doing dispersed camping, nice overview of the lake from the hill , quite too, fire pit made of rocks

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  Eric S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 22, 2024

  McLain State Park Campground

  Amazing campground on the shore of Lake Superior

  Really nice and level site(62) just a short walk from the beach. Really clean and well kept state park. Hiking trails are plentiful. Centrally located on the Keweenaw Peninsula allows time for exploring many sites this location has to offer. Too bad the “Gitch” washed away some of the lakeside campsites, hopefully they rebuild soon! My family will definitely come back!

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  Molly A.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 10, 2024

  Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay

  Absolutely Amazin

  DO NOT BRING A STANDARD CAR DOWN HERE! Road was incredibly rough and no cell service. That being said, risking my lifted 4WD SUV was well worth it. I may have forgotten to get a permit. Oops. There’s a large turnaround at the end of the road with spectacular views. I turned left at the outhouse and found a similar spot. Flies and mosquitos were abundant but didn’t kill my vibe. Make sure to check the weather before you go. If it had rained overnight, I probably wouldn’t have been able to make it out.

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  Chuck M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 29, 2024

  Lake Perrault

  Idyllic camping spot.

  I spent an overnight in this beautiful place. I was all alone in the campground. A few people drove down to the water while I was there. The place is a "lovers lane" of sorts. 

  The road in is AWFUL. But slow driving is the cure for that. 

  There are a few spots suitable for a small travel trailer, but most of them are better suited to tents.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 14, 2023

  Lake Perrault

  Free dispersed

  Nice small lake, easy access from the main road. Road to the lake isn’t paved and there are huge potholes so go slow. A couple of the campers looked like they’re long-termers, but there was still plenty of room. It’s a dispersed area with some sites with fire pits that are cleared and open for camping, maybe about 6 spots or so. A couple of the spots are right down at the water. 

  There’s also a little trail by the water but the mosquitoes were too bad for me to try and hike it. Though this is definitely a local hangout, with trucks coming in and out almost all day and late into the night, everyone was respectful and quiet, and it was really nice and peaceful overnight. 

  There was a little road noise but not bad at all. Some interesting animal calls overnight as well. There was good cell reception for Verizon and ATT.

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  Rick

  Scout

  

  Nov. 27, 2023

  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.

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  Rick

  Scout

  

  Nov. 27, 2023

  Van Riper State Park Campground

  Nice Park

  Older well established state park. Has high usage in summer. Being older, many lots in modern area are close together. Decent restroom/shower building. Poor wifi reception.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 21, 2023

  Agate Beach Park Campground

  Not for us

  The road to this campground wasn’t too bad, it was paved most of the way, though there were a lot of potholes and bumps and dips. The last mile or so was unpaved but not bad at all. 

  We came here intending to stay at this campground right on the water, and maybe find some agates, but it was just not the vibe for us. The camping areas are big grassy open areas, and everyone just finds a spot along the perimeter and sets up camp. It had just such a crazy, chaotic feel to it- ATVs going up and down the road, shirtless barefoot kids on their bikes zooming around, beach going families going to hang out at the water for the day- it seemed like these were locals and they all knew each other, like a group camp. 

  Cost is $20/night, self pay. We didn’t see anyone that looked like a host, but who knows, maybe there was a host parking in there amidst the chaos. There are several day use area parking spots- no camping allowed here. 

  Easy access to the beach from the campground & day use. There’s a playground for the kids, and toilets, and a bunch of picnic tables set up behind the building in the center by the pay station. We didn’t stay the night but I can’t imagine that it’s quiet or calm at night here. No hookups or other amenities other than trash bins.

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  Roger W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 18, 2023

  McLain State Park Campground

  Lake View is Minmal Privacy

  McLain SP - MI:
  (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.0 Price 2023: $35 Usage during visit: Near full, mid-week. Site Privacy: Most sites have little privacy. Lake view sites: do not count on any privacy to the sides. but what you can create with your trailer.
  Site surface: Grass and Gravel sites. Reservations: Yes.
  Campground Noise: Pretty quiet during our stay. Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Yes. Bring an extension cord . Required for some sites.
  Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: There is a dump station on the way in to the camping area. Potable water is there and there are a few scattered spigots. See the map in my photos.
  Generators: All sites have electricity. Bathroom: Pit and flush toilets. Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: See ‘Sites’, below. Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: 1 - 41 in open grass area with few trees. 42 + in nice wooded area Weather: Highs in low 80s during our stay.
  Bugs: Not bad. Probably the breeze from the lake is holding them at bay.
  Solar: All are electric sites Host: Never seen. Rig size: The largest I’ve seen is about 35’.

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  Roger W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 18, 2023

  Twin Lakes State Park Campground

  Good Stop Over

  Twin Lakes MI SP: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 2-3 (A very clean campground, but old facilities, currently. A huge facelift in 2024 is being touted. New paving, new bath/shower rooms,and pavilion are coming. Shutdown during some of 2024 is anticipated. ) Price 2023: Usage during visit: 30% mid week Site Privacy: Poor Site Spacing: Poor Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Seems quiet Road Noise: Right along Hwy 26. Some sites back up to the Hwy. Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Generators: Not needed Bathroom: Flush and pit Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: Some. Most are back in. Cell Service (AT&T): Very good Setting: Some tree cover in between the highway and Lake Roland Weather: High is I low 80s Host: Real nice young and helpful men manning entry booth Rig size: Large rigs Sites: Lakeside sites are the premium here and the only sites that would seduce me to visit. Good stop over place while

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 7, 2023

  Big Erics Bridge State Forest Campground

  Nice but too expensive

  We ended up at this campground sort of on accident- it’s way out of the way and the road there isn’t the most pleasant (it’s mostly paved but in very poor shape). There was absolutely nobody there, other than day use visitors to the creek. 

  Lots of bugs attacking us as we walked around. 

  No trash service here- pack out your trash please. 

  This is a state campground, but it feels like a standard USFS campground. It’s a self pay situation, no host or rangers nearby. Being that it’s a state campground, you pay the $20 camp fee, and then another $11 per day state park fee (unless you have the $39 annual pass). The state park fee feels like a money grab in situations like this. I can see if there’s an actual state park with other activities and facilities that are connected to the campground, but this is literally just a campground, with no amenities other than a vault toilet. Hmph. $31/night is way, way too much for what you get here. 

  Zero cell service in this entire area. The road got worse driving east across the bridge past this campground, so if you are like us and wanted to take the scenic route along the coast to Marquette, I’d recommend not doing that unless you have a beefy vehicle and don’t mind all the bumps.

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  Jill M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 22, 2023

  Bob Lake Campground

  Secluded, serene & beautiful.

  Our campsite possibly was the best one  The Beaver Lodge Interpreted Trail System is a good hike. Bathrooms are conveniently located. Cell phone service isnt good, but didnt come for that.A great get away.. I gave  a 5 star, for the beauty.

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  Langford113

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 13, 2023

  Keweenaw Peninsula High Rock Bay

  Hard to access

  You have to drive like 30 minutes down an old logging road that has atvs and dirt bikes running around. I wouldn’t suggest doing it in a car as some spots got really rough. Any standard suv or truck will make it just take your time. The views are incredible and there’s about 10 spots you can camp. There was some strong winds when I was there.

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  Shane D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 9, 2023

  Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground

  Great little campground on the edge of town

  Very nice place, well set up. It was super hot so the bathroom floors were sweating and wet But over all clean.

  If you don’t have water it’s a bit of a pain but onboard tanks or jugs are doable.