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Craig Lake State Park and Van Riper State Park offer some of the best glamping campgrounds in Michigan's Upper Peninsula near L'Anse. Craig Lake offers secluded yurts accessible only by boat or hiking trails, providing a true wilderness experience with comfortable bedding and rustic amenities in a pristine setting. Van Riper complements with year-round yurts and cabin accommodations equipped with electricity, offering a more accessible luxury outdoor stay while maintaining proximity to natural attractions. One visitor noted, "Craig Lake State Park is my absolute favorite place to camp, kayak, fish, and just get away from it all—the rustic cabins and yurts are a fantastic getaway and great place to take your spouse."
The glamping sites boast exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities with loons, eagles, bears, moose, and deer commonly spotted from accommodation doorsteps. Water activities dominate summer experiences, with Craig Lake providing motorless paddling on its serene waters and excellent fishing for smallmouth bass and northern pike. Winter transforms these destinations into snow-covered retreats perfect for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing directly from your heated yurt. The North Country Trail winds through both parks, creating endless hiking possibilities for day adventures. According to a recent visitor, "If you want seclusion, you can find it here with many remote sites accessible through the water or overland by hiking the trails in the park—the wildlife includes loons, eagles, bears, and the occasional moose." Reservations are essential for these popular glamping campsites near L'Anse, especially during peak summer and fall color seasons—book early to secure a yurt or cabin at these in-demand locations.
"Spent the 4th of July here on site #5. Grounds are very clean and well maintained. Sites 7,8,9,10 have the best water views."
"Great site overlooking Lake Superior. Need to walk over highway to get to water. Very orderly and great Park Manager. Family & pet friendly with awesome playground."
"The Michigan State Forest Campgrounds continue to delight us. For $15 a night you can experience camping like I did as a child – simple, unelectrified, and in beautiful outdoor locations."
"Way off the beaten path but the sites are HUGE! Quiet setting right on Big Lake. Probably my most beautiful site in the UP so far. Vault toilets and no shower. Very clean. Boat launch."
"Nice campground right on Lake Michigamme, variety of sites (tents, cabins, electric hook-ups), big clean beach, showers."
"The bathrooms and showers and generally always nicely maintained as well, and there are plenty of both. The bathrooms do tend to run out of soap and toilet paper at busy times."
from $20 - $120 / night
Check Availability"Big boulders in road/trail. What to expect:
- Park and walk/hike/canoe/kayak in. No motors on lake.
- First few sites near the boat launch are about 1/4 Mile Walk in and are close to each other."
"This is my absolute favorite place to camp, hike, kayak, fish, and just get away from it all."
from $20 - $108 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $32 - $80 / night
Check Availability"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."
"The sites were nothing special, just a somewhat open area and some grassy dirt area to set up on. There were raised fire pits that were very nice. Our site was on the water which I always enjoy."
from $36 - $120 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful lake, great swimming area, secure, full hook ups. Very helpful we came in late night- they left reservation info in the mail box for us."
"My family and I took a 3 week vacation to visit Michigan. We stayed at a few different campgrounds, and did lots of hiking."
"General spots: Varies from right up next to each other to odd shaped spaces that have extra room and trees. Our site: 40."
"On the shores of Independence Lake, just south of Lake Superior, sits this gorgeous, sparkling clean county park with a well-managed campground."
"There are vault toilets and hand-pump well drinking water in several places, and picnic tables and fire pits at each camp site. The sites are well maintained, clean, and reasonably flat."
"Beautiful sites, some very private and right on the lake. Boat launch nearby. Sites are spacious and privacy depends in the site. Some are isolated, others are mean to camp with friends."
"The campground was almost empty, so we had anything we wanted, and majority of the options were on the lake!"
"Found this place to be very welcoming."
from $25 - $50 / night
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TravelerThe 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
ScoutThis 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!
ScoutNot too many bugs, road noise isnt bad, great view of the lake
LegendStayed Sept 28 to October 1st 2025
Site#1, no water or electricity. Cellular, T-Mobile LTE to 5G Awesome view of Lake Superior as long as no one is on site 15.
Shower/Bath, about 100-300 feet depending on how you walk. Newer facilities and clean, separate showers from the shitters.
Staff, 5-stars. Firewood$5 cash only, did not burn well and I didn’t have my moisture meter to measure.
Aurora was out every night after 10pm. Found a few Yooperlites on the beach area.
RangerVery expensive, but what can you do with a useless storm that doesn't go away?
TravelerFirst of all we tent camped…
The first night we stayed on the west side campground and the mosquitoes and flies were pretty bad, along with some people running a generator from 11pm to well past 8am…
We left and went to the east side and found a spot along the lake. Mosquitoes and flies were so bad that our dogs faces were getting bloody and bug spray and a fire did nothing for us. We packed up and canceled our whole trip after that.
Had to give 3 stars because it would be a great place in the fall when the bugs aren’t so bad. If that’s possible?
Also love the private sites on the east side.
LegendThis is a very quiet and remote area. The campground and town are both very calm and quiet. 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. Town is tiny with a store or two . About a mile down the road to Lake Superior shoreline- there's a cool little park with a boardwalk and place to launch kayaks. The full hookup sites were nice and long and well spaced, but they were dirt so could be muddy in the rain. There were a lot of mosquitoes, but we kept them at bay with tiki torches and bug spray. Nice place to chill.
GuideLots of RV and tent sites. Maybe 10 non-reservable sites ($27). Pit toilets and water near camping. Modern bathhouse with amazing showers. I had to buy park admission to select my site ($11), but there's a lighthouse and a few trails.
RangerLong windy road into the the campground resulting in a peaceful area. The lake was nice and there was a small beach. Enjoyed listening to the sandhill cranes every morning.
Rustic camping and luxury glamping options flourish near L'Anse, Michigan, where the Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior meets dense Upper Peninsula forests. The area sits at elevations between 600-1,200 feet with summer temperatures averaging 70-75°F during peak camping season. Winter camping requires preparation for temperatures that regularly drop below 20°F with significant snowfall accumulations.
Waterfall exploration: 5-10 miles from L'Anse. Bond Falls provides accessible viewing platforms with minimal hiking required. "Bond Falls is a very short walk from the car, with longer hiking opportunities nearby. I visited the falls in the wintertime when some of it was frozen, and the ground covered in snow. Very pretty that time of the year," notes Danielle A. from Bond Falls Campground.
Lake Superior rock hunting: Direct shoreline access. The beaches along the Keweenaw Peninsula feature unique red rock formations and agates. "Each site had a gorgeous campfire ring made out of stones pulled off of the beach. It's a red Rock Beach!" explains Amy G., who stayed at Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground.
Winter cross-country skiing: December-March. The North Country Trail sections near L'Anse provide groomed winter routes for skiing enthusiasts. "You can launch your boat or fish from the dock. The views are beautiful," says S G. about the recreational options at Perkins Park, which transforms into a winter recreation area during snow season.
Tent sites directly on Lake Superior: $15-25 per night. The waterfront sites offer unobstructed views and immediate shoreline access. "Beautiful & clean. Great site overlooking Lake Superior. Need to walk over highway to get to water. Very orderly and great Park Manager," shares Debra R. about her experience at L'Anse Township Park & Campground.
Private, secluded campsites: 0.25-1 mile from common areas. Several campgrounds feature isolated sites accessible by short hikes or boat transportation. "Way off the beaten path but the sites are HUGE! Quiet setting right on Big Lake. Probably my most beautiful site in the UP so far," says Tracy W. about the camping experience at Big Lake State Forest Campground.
Family-friendly water amenities: $5-10 daily use fee. Several campgrounds feature dedicated swimming areas with added attractions. "There were several Large floating climbing structures in the swim area. Kids were having a blast. Great sandy beach with resort style lounge chairs," Steve observed at Michigamme Shores Campground.
Remote locations require supply planning: 30+ minutes to stores. Most camping areas have limited or no on-site provisions. "Do your homework before you commit the time and resources to camping at Bond Falls," advises Matt S., noting the importance of preparation when visiting isolated campgrounds.
Weather changes rapidly: Pack for all conditions. The Upper Peninsula experiences dramatic weather shifts even in summer. "In mid-October, we woke up to full on winter one morning, so be prepared for anything in the shoulder season," warns Shari G. about camping at Big Lake.
Insect preparation essential: May-August peak season. Mosquitoes and biting flies can be severe, particularly in early summer. "Mosquitoes and flies were so bad that our dogs faces were getting bloody and bug spray and a fire did nothing for us," reports Nathan W. from his experience at Bond Falls, suggesting fall visits instead.
Beach amenities and playgrounds: All ages welcome. Family-oriented campgrounds feature dedicated recreational facilities. "My kids made some of their best memories ever camping here. Lots of families, positive environment. Swam and paddled on Lake Michigamme for hours. Huge beach with volleyball net," shares Jenny G. about her family's time at Van Riper State Park Campground.
Bring all drinking water: Some sites have advisories. Local water quality can vary and some campgrounds require hauling in potable water. "There are restrictions on their drinking water so you need to haul in your own drinking water," Andrea B. notes from her experience at Van Riper State Park.
Birthday parties and gatherings: Reserve group sites 3+ months ahead. Some campgrounds accommodate special events with dedicated spaces. "Had my son's 6th birthday party here. We were able to grill our food at our camp site then brought it over closer to the beach where we set up in the grassy area," recalls Ashley L. about Van Riper.
Check road conditions: Some access roads unsuitable for large RVs. Certain campgrounds have rough approach roads requiring high clearance vehicles. "Also, the entrance to this campground is not for low clearance vehicles...it is full of HUGE flooded potholes (small ponds really). Not recommended for 2 wheel drive, low clearance vehicles," cautions Shari G. about accessing Big Lake.
Full hookup availability varies: $22-35 per night. Several campgrounds offer complete services including power, water and sewage. "There are 147 sites and 2 Mini Cabins. Sites are equipped for tents, trailers and RV's up to 50'. There are free wifi by the restrooms, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, sanitation station, electric hookups," describes Nona A. about River Road RV Park.
Consider proximity to ATV trails: Noise factors. Some campgrounds serve as bases for motorized recreation enthusiasts. "Nice campground, UTV friendly. Right on trail system. Nice lake boating activities drop watercraft in at launch enjoy," mentions Jeff F. about Twin Lakes State Park's access to trail systems.
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