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Limited options for horse camping exist near Kinross, Michigan based on available campground data. None of the three nearest campgrounds specifically feature horse corrals or designated equestrian facilities. Tahquamenon Falls State Park's Rivermouth Modern Campground, Soo Locks Campground, and Newberry Campground all accept various accommodation types but lack dedicated horse amenities. Campers seeking horse camping near Kinross should contact these facilities directly to inquire about policies for bringing horses, as none explicitly prohibit horses in their listings. The campground data indicates these locations have electric hookups, drinking water, and allow fires, but their horse policies remain undefined.
Trails in the broader Upper Peninsula region provide riding opportunities, though specific bridle paths near these campgrounds are not documented. Tahquamenon Falls State Park offers hiking trails that connect to the river and falls approximately 20 minutes away, but their suitability for horses is not specified in the available information. Campsites at Rivermouth Modern Campground provide spacious, wooded settings with some sites backing up to the Tahquamenon River, offering natural scenery for all campers. The park remains accessible from April through November, with September visits noted for reduced insects and pleasant weather conditions. Horse owners planning to visit should contact park management regarding trailer parking, access restrictions, and any seasonal regulations affecting equestrian activities.
"This has and will remain my favorite campground in Michigan."
"Located just outside of the town of Paradise on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan."
from $44 - $49 / night
Check Availability"Close to town. It's not pretty, just functional."
"What a awesome location. I have been visiting this place for over 15 years. I absolutely love it here. You get to see the ships go by day and night. The shower house are always clean."
"The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at."
"Easy drive to the falls, nice clean grounds, and right next to ATV trails"
GuideThis has and will remain my favorite campground in Michigan. Easy access to the Tahquamenon River, bathrooms are always clean and showers all work very well, sites are generally private due to surrounding trees, and the overall campground is small relative to most modern campgrounds.
LegendThis beautiful state park is a stunner during the fall colors! Located just outside of the town of Paradise on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It has all the amenities of a state park such as: spacious camp sites with plenty of room for larger RV’s, fire rings, picnic tables, super clean bathrooms and showers, nature programs, a playground, and a camp store. The campsites vary from rustic to those equipped with electricity to camper cabins, depending on your needs.
There are miles of hiking trails, gorgeous waterfalls, fishing boat rentals, paddling/canoeing opportunities, large picnic areas for groups and more. In the winter, they offer snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
Camp site fees vary, but keep in mind that non-residents pay an additional $9 per day for use of Michigan State Parks.
GuideWe stayed in site 38, in the Lower Falls- Portage campground. It's an open area which is shaded. We had 30 amp and access to drinking water on site. Verizon was able to bring in 3G, at best. Bathroom/Showers were about 200 feet from our site. They were extremely clean, even though it was rainy and muddy. As for the rain, our site didn't have standing water, but it was mainly dirt, which was a challenge not to track in our rig. Bring a rug or at least a mat! Nice big fire pits. There is a guy that drives through the park frequently, selling firewood for $5 a bundle. From our campground, it was a short hike, down to the lower falls, store and restaurant. if you make the loop around the lower falls, it's about 3 miles and half of it is through some amazing woods. You can also hike to the Upper falls, that's about a 4 mile hike, one way. But as a reward, there is a Brewery, restaurant, store, big deck with fireplace, at the entrance of the Upper falls. If you truly want to camp to get away from TV, Internet, phones and the daily grind, this place might be for you.
GuideThe Tahquamenon Falls State Park is gorgeous! The campground that we visited was the one by the river mouth. The campground is well maintained, the toilets and baths - clean. The camp sites are situated in the middle of a river bend and the area is very picturesque. The town of Paradise is close nearby and one can find almost anything in the very well stocked stores. The river has a couple of waterfalls upstream from the Rivermouth Campground - the Lower and Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Other sites of interest nearby are the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, the Point Iroquois Light at Bay Mills on Whitefish Bay. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Mackinac Island are also fairly close (a couple of hours away driving distance) in case you need to enrich your experience. The area is also pierced by the North Country Trail. A very refreshing hike for us was the hike between the Upper and Lower Falls. A nice reward at the end of the trail is a small brewery with some interesting beer selection. The whole area is very beautiful and despite the gloomy weather it was a memorable experience.
GuideThe campground is nestled in the trees along the Tahquamenon River near the rivermouth of Lake Superior. The campsite was on the end of the loop with the walking path along the river.
There is river access along the back of the campground for fishing or enjoying the beautiful wetlands.
The campground is about a 20-30 minute drive to the main Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
LegendWhat amazing waterfalls there are in Upper Michigan! There are a couple camping areas and after some research we chose to stay in the Upper Falls campground (which seemed less busy than the Lower Falls). Our site was large right near the creek, which was scenic, but I think attracted more mosquitos unfortunately. This campground is very near to a restaurant and a little store. The hike between the lower and upper falls was nice and we enjoyed it a lot!
GuideWe stayed here on the very last night they were open this season. The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at. It was a bit pricey for camping $40 for a pop up truck camper with only electric and water.
They have hot showers that were clean and looked taken care of. They have a playground, playroom and a pool. None of this was open during our visit but I imagine in the summer it is all going strong and the kids have a blast. My one complaint was it is pretty close to the road and during a heavy tourist season it could probably be pretty loud.
LegendWe stayed in site # 29 at the River mouth Campground. It is a beautiful campground and was quiet most of the time. Our site had water & electric, a picnic table & a nice fire pit. The bathrooms were behind our camper they were nice not that we use them. We drove to the other part of the park I like this campground much better. The other part of the campground is close to the falls & they are beautiful. Root beer falls they call it due to the color of the water. There are many view points you can get very close to the falls.
There isn't much else around but there is whitefish point with the Shipwreck Museum. It's amazing all the shipwrecks, lives lost & stories behind it all. This was well worth the drive to it. The Edmond Fitzgerald display is there with the bell from the ship, they replaced it with a bell that has all the names of the crew on it. There is a lighthouse there & several buildings you can go in, really enjoyed it.
We kayaked the river , went under a small bridge into Lake Superior then turned around it was getting windy. Nice day on the water.
GuideReviews can be so subjective, an employees bad day, the crowed at the campground etc.....
Let's start with the campground on its own merits removing all people involved.
Bathrooms - Centrally located and exceptionally clean and modern with very nice individual shower stalls.
Campground sites - Sites ranged from normal size to no chance for privacy whatsoever. We stayed in site 3, it seemed to be one of the sites with a bit more room.
Ok we arrived at what turned out to be a few minutes before the office closed. The guy working the office seemed to be in a hurry to leave and did not really give us much info on the campground, he just highlighted the available sites and sent me on my way. When we got back to the office, less than ten minutes later, he was gone and it was locked up. So I used the phone service and called my site in.
As I was doing this another state park employee walks up to the office, I inquire about wood, he says it is not available any longer because the cash drawer is closed out already. I was like can you put $5 on the counter and do it in the morning? No He tells me I need to drive to town and find wood, but does not tell me where to get it from.
I was a bit surprised because we had been camping at state parks in Michigan for a week and had nothing but amazing and super helpful park employees at every park.
So we drove to town and finally found someone who had wood in stock.
When we got back to the campground we set up camp, settled in and took the dog for a walk. Headed back to our campsite to get a fire going and relaxed for a bit enjoying the fire. After we settled in for the nite, things got loud, people yelling, dogs barking, it was one of the noisiest campgrounds I have ever been in. I am not sure how late into the night it went but it seemed like there were a lot of campsites that got together to party.
So other then the time around the campfire the stay here really was not our cup of tea so we moved on the next day and most likely will not return to this campground.
Equestrian camping options near Kinross, Michigan remain limited despite the surrounding natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula region. Located between the Straits of Mackinac and Sault Ste. Marie, this area experiences distinct seasonal changes with winter temperatures often dropping below 0°F and summer averages around 75°F. While dedicated horse facilities aren't common at local campgrounds, several locations can accommodate visitors seeking both standard camping and potential horse-friendly arrangements with advance planning.
Explore the Tahquamenon River: The Rivermouth Modern Campground provides river access for fishing and viewing wetlands. According to Cody S., "The campground is nestled in the trees along the Tahquamenon River near the rivermouth of Lake Superior. There is river access along the back of the campground for fishing or enjoying the beautiful wetlands."
Watch ships on St. Mary's River: The Soo Locks Campground in Sault Ste. Marie offers unique maritime viewing. Megan A. notes, "You get to see the ships go by day and night. The shower house are always clean. In the fall when it's freezing cold the shower houses are always warm."
Visit Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum: Located about 20 minutes from Tahquamenon Falls State Park campgrounds. Tom mentions, "20 minutes away is the Great Lakes shipwreck museum (if you're into history it's really cool)."
Fall camping season: September-October visits offer cooler temperatures and fewer insects. Ashleigh M. shares, "I stayed at the Rivermouth Pines rustic campground for a surprisingly warm fall colors weekend. It was a beautiful, quiet campground with stunning views."
Central location for exploring: Newberry Campground offers a strategic base. Cherry notes, "Very nice camp ground, central location for upper peninsula activities. Very nice heated pool. Campsites are a bit close to each other but otherwise very nice."
Spacious wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the natural settings at certain campgrounds. Hannah comments about Newberry Campground, "Always a quiet and beautiful stay. There's a playground a pool for kids. Large wooded sites and friendly staff."
Site spacing varies significantly: Some campgrounds offer more privacy than others. At Soo Locks Campground, Kristin G. warns, "This campground has tiny little sites in an industrial area of Sault Ste Marie. It was super quiet at night but it's next door to a military base and 5 Chinook helicopters ran drills in the morning from 8:30-11am and it felt like we were in a war zone."
Weather impacts: Summer rain can create challenges at some sites. One visitor to Tahquamenon Falls State Park reported, "Due to recent heavy rains our site was under several inches of water. The campground was crowded and because of the mud, cars were parked anywhere they could to try and not be stuck."
Cell service limitations: Coverage can be spotty throughout the region. Susan C. notes about Tahquamenon Falls State Park, "Beautiful scenery and trails to the falls. The trails are paved so its an easy walk. Only down side was we had no cell phone service."
Pool access: Newberry Campground offers additional recreation. Chris M. explains, "Nice clean sites. A lot of pull through sites, and a lot of different style of sites wooded and grassy."
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children, though quality varies. Kelli V. observes about Newberry Campground, "There wasn't much for the kids to do. They are all 11 and older and the playground was less than appealing to them. The pool was just recently opened and was SUPER warm. They also had a little game room and store."
Trail difficulty considerations: When hiking with children, assess trail conditions first. At Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Bryan T. shares, "We loved staying at Tahquamenon Falls State Park hiking along the river between the falls was great and it was total worth the extra few dollars to rent a boat and row out to the island."
Limited pull-through availability: Book early for easier access sites. According to Yetiman at Newberry Campground, "They actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at. It was a bit pricey for camping $40 for a pop up truck camper with only electric and water."
Water hookup locations: Water access points vary by campground. Tom notes about Tahquamenon Falls State Park, "Bath/Shower house is very well maintained, attending rangers and other staff have been hospitable. There is a water fill station on the way into the campground."
Site selection for privacy: Outer loop sites often provide more seclusion. Lee D. advises about Tahquamenon Falls State Park, "Sites were generous in size but the interior ones did not have any privacy separation. Try and snag an outside site for more privacy."
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