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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Manistique, MI

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Manistique offers several RV-friendly campgrounds along Lake Michigan's northern shoreline, with concrete pad sites available at Manistique Lakeshore Campground and gravel sites at Indian Lake RV Resort. Full hookup sites with 30/50-amp service, water, and sewer connections are standard at most parks, while BayRidge RV Park accommodates larger rigs with spacious pull-through options. "This was the easiest set up we've ever had. Each site has a long, paved, level pad for your camper and vehicle. The electric and water post is very nice organized," noted one visitor about Manistique Lakeshore. Kewadin Casino Manistique offers convenient overnight parking with electric hookups for travelers passing through, though sites are more utilitarian with fewer amenities.

Seasonal operations affect availability throughout the Upper Peninsula, with most RV parks operating from May through October. Dump stations are limited in the region—Manistique Lakeshore provides on-site disposal while others offer sanitary dump access for a fee. Cell service varies significantly; BayRidge RV Park has zero Verizon coverage despite offering WiFi. Pets are permitted at all major RV facilities with standard leash requirements. Electrical capacity can be a concern during peak summer temperatures, as one reviewer noted at a nearby campground: "We weren't getting enough power coming to our site even for that, and the surge protector shut everything down." Reservations are essential during summer months, particularly for lakefront sites which often book months in advance.

Best RV Sites Near Manistique, Michigan (90)

    1. Indian Lake RV Resort and Campground

    5 Reviews
    Manistique, MI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 202-5472

    $24 - $50 / night

    "This is a cool little retro campground with full hookup sites and lake access. It's close to a bunch of the UP attractions and the rates are very reasonable."

    "Right in Manistique near Kitch-iti-kipi, this campground was easy to book last minute, and had the cleanest camp showers I’ve ever used."

    2. Kewadin Casino Manistique

    4 Reviews
    Manistique, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 341-5172

    "Fine little sites with electric and a picnic table. Nice stop for an overnight. Casino is nice and clean-friendly staff. 2025 rates $20 for 20 amp and $30 for 50 amp"

    "There are power sites along the perimeter of the parking lot, and a dump station and water fill on the way out. It’s $15/night to stay in one of these sites."

    3. BayRidge RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Garden, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 450-7125

    $30 - $45 / night

    "Site Quality: Most sites are back-in but there are about a half dozen pull-through sites. All sites are gravel and there is a varying amount of site size and privacy between sites."

    "Very quiet and peaceful. Very clean facilities. Only one washer and dryer. Well maintained although we never saw anyone in the office, but they'll call you back. No Verizon service."

    4. Pictured Rocks RV Park and Campground

    9 Reviews
    Munising, MI
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 387-4700

    $40 - $45 / night

    "Open, level gravel sites and some concrete pads scattered throughout this pretty new campground. A few baby trees in the open meadow are trying to get started, but other than those there is no shade."

    "This is a very wide open center, or back in to Wooded sites. All site are very large and spacious. Picnic tables and site rings. Check in at noon, check out at noon."

    5. Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed

    6 Reviews
    Escanaba, MI
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 428-5800

    "I can confirm that there is a trailhead, national campground, private campgrounds, and boat launches down this road. Another review mentioned a site, that now has a no camping sign on it."

    "This area is gorgeous, it's surrounded by lake superior, and there is a really neat old lighthouse with pit toilets at the end of the road.."

    6. Whitefish Hill RV Park

    1 Review
    Gladstone, MI
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 241-3933

    $10 - $35 / night

    "It is convient with long 80-90 foot level pull thru's with full hookup sites and free wifi. close to great fishing, plenty of historic and nature sites"

    7. Manistique Lakeshore Campground

    18 Reviews
    Manistique, MI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (906) 286-1696

    $36 - $85 / night

    "We have a travel trailer and this was the easiest set up we’ve ever had. Each site has a long, paved, level pad for your camper and vehicle. The electric and water post is very nice organized."

    "There are about 12-15 lake front sites with awesome views. Accessible nice sandy beaches and this park is very clean. All concrete pads with 30 or 50 amp on every site."

    8. Indian Lake State Park South Campground — Indian Lake State Park

    16 Reviews
    Manistique, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 341-2355

    "This is a great lakeside campsite just outside of Manistique. There is a main bathroom area with showers. Good shallow water to swim (and watch the beautiful sunset) but a little difficult to fish."

    "Nice site with electricity for our 17' travel trailer on the edge of Indian Lake. Could have gone swimming right off our site if later in summer."

    9. Merwin Creek State Forest Campground

    4 Reviews
    Gulliver, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 452-6227

    $15 / night

    "I would not bring any big rigs into it. Right on the river"

    "This campground is 15 minutes away from Manistique but feels quite remote. Campsites are in a couple loops. The first one seems set up for multiple family or friend campers."

    10. Indian Lake State Park West Campground — Indian Lake State Park

    7 Reviews
    Manistique, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 341-2355

    "We drove up to Manistique on a Friday night; I was originally worried that we wouldn't be able to find a first-come-first-served site on a Friday, so I was mentally prepared to find another place to stay"

    "We first checked out the ‘South CG’ and although it was on the lake, it was waaay too crowded for us. So we moved on to the west shore CG and it was def more our style. Quiet and rustic."

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  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Kingston Lake State Forest

    Good State Forest CG

    Kingston SF in Pictured Rocks NP buffer zone. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate primarily based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Cleanliness and care of campground are also taken into consideration. Overall Rating: 4.5. Looks to be on a piece of land that stretches out into Kingston lake. Price 2023: $20 Usage during visit: 3/4 full Site Privacy: pretty good Site Spacing: most sites are very well spaced. Site surface: Dirt covered Gravel Reservations: First come Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No. Boat ramp is at cg entry. Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: A hand pump Generators: ? Bathroom: Pit toilet. Clean Showers: No Pull Throughs: A couple Cell Service (AT&T): No bars Setting: Amazing lake setting. Weather: Partial sun o my Sept 2 visit Solar: Not for fixed panels Host: I didn’t see one. Rig size: 25’ max. Looks too tight for a big rig. Sites: Along lake or Water View: 1-7, 11- 16 , 8,11. All sites, I would be pleased with any site here. Not super private, but so many are right along the water and most of not all have a view of the water . Site 5 looks to have a water view from the campground road. But, it is the most private.

  • Cathy C.
    Sep. 26, 2022

    Little Bay De Noc

    AbsolutelyBeautiful

    We were by ourselves on the first loop site #6. Short walk to sandy beach. (Less than 25-30Yds). Deer in camp when we arrived. $21/night. 1/2 price for those with senior National park pass. Nice fire ring with grill and picnic table. About 1/3 of the 38 sites are first come, rest reservable. Only 2 other campers in area end of September. Could fish, swim or do boating from the site. Need gen if you want electric. No dump station but private campgrounds close and perhaps would let you dump for a fee. Several trails. Lighthouse at end of peninsula about 11 mi away. Fairly level sites. Tent pads with pine needles. Big rigs likely would fit but very narrow and tight squeeze. Length and slides not an issue as sites are large.

  • Sandra D.
    Jul. 28, 2023

    Munising Tourist Park Campground

    Nice campground, but it can't handle all the electrical draw for every site

    This is a busy campground right on Munising Bay on Lake Superior. Reservations for the busy season need to be made months in advance, and even reserving 6 months before our arrival date, we got the last spot. We have a 22 foot travel trailer, so we can fit onto most any site, but this campground draws some huge rigs pulled by tractor trailers.

    The people in the office are great. The beach on the bay is spectacular. Overall nice campground at a very good price.

    But this is an older campground, and the electrical system can't handle the power draw from the big rigs. People at the end of the power line - beware! Bring your surge protector to protect your electrical system.

    We were fine until day 3 where the temps hit 88 degrees, and the big rigs were running their double air conditioners, while we were running just our fridge, water heater and a fan. Draws about 6 amps. We didn't have enough power coming to our site even for that, and the surge protector shut everything down. Thank goodness it did it's job and protected the electrical system on the trailer. At one point the power coming into the site was only 98 instead of 120ish.

    So while the big boys further up the line were running 2 air conditioners, we weren't getting enough power to run a water heater, fridge and a fan. We had to put our water heater and fridge onto propane and do without even a fan in 88 degree heat. Thank goodness our fridge and water heater can run on propane, and the lights work on DC, but the fan runs on 110, so it didn't work. 

    The people in the office were apologetic, and they said we should have power when it cools down and there aren't so many air conditioners running. That was small comfort when we were paying for a 50 amp site for our 30 amp trailer, and we couldn't even run a fan. At least the surge protector kept us from damaging the trailer electrical system - we hope!

  • Kim L.
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Manistique Lakeshore Campground

    Amazing small campground

    There are a limited number of sites here, 6 for tents and the rest for RVs. We have a travel trailer and this was the easiest set up we’ve ever had. Each site has a long, paved, level pad for your camper and vehicle. The electric and water post is very nice organized. Sewer available at all electric sites. Tons of big rigs here bc the spots are spaced appropriately and easy to maneuver. Bathrooms and showers are the nicest I e ever used at a campground. But the jewel are the lake front campsites. We literally walked out our door to the sand beach. Our fire pit was located so we could chill and watch the lake while the kids jumped the waves in the long shallow sandy areas. Dunes are also behind some sites, which is fun for the kids to roll around in. Super dog friendly. Close to grocery and restaurants if needed, but still feel isolated despite the proximity to the highway. The sounds of the waves on the lake put us to sleep at night. A perfect camping paradise. The only downside is that this campground is always booked, so it’s hard to get a reservation. We booked in December for the following June, and all lakefront spots were booked already. A last minute cancellation meant we could snag the lakefront spot, and it’s amazing. Don’t hesitate if there’s a spot open, just book it!

  • Samantha B.
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Hog Island Point State Forest Campground

    Rustic Campground with Lake Michigan access.

    Rustic campground with 46 sites for tents or RVs up to 40ft. Vault toilets, two well hand pumps with potable water. Waterfront and non-water front sites available on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations. Beach area and water access. Open year round. Pet friendly.

  • C
    Sep. 27, 2022

    Fayette State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park

    Isolated, quiet park on Lake Michigan. Nicely spaced and shaded sites. Some level, many not so great. Big fire rings. Picnic tables. Electric hookups only. Bath and shower facilities very new and nice. Spotty phone service. Historic ghost town within walking distance of the campground. Many buildings open during the day with displays of what life was like when the town was occupied. Great history lesson and very interesting. Although town buildings were locked at night, you could still walk the streets. Spooky but fun! Sunsets on the lake are spectacular. Many hiking trails around the park. Not strenuous and fairly short. However, trails could use better markings.

  • S
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Log Cabin Resort and Campground, llc

    Hidden Gem

    An awesome campground tucked away in the U.P. Big rig access(46’ 5th wheel). Nice concrete pads, full hook up and cable. The staff is great and helpful. Secluded and quiet.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    Nice Ambiance

    Hurricane River - Upper: MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE CORRECT CG - Upper or lower - different locations (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4 Price 2023: $ 15 w America the Beautiful pass Usage during visit: Some nights full during the week. Full during Labor Day weekend Site Privacy: Good Site Spacing: Very good Site surface: Sand/Gravel Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Very quiet during our 5 day stay Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes, at the entry kiosk.
    Generators: Allowed, but there is a generator free zone. Bathroom: Pit toilet kept very clean during stay.
    Showers: No Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): No bars.
    Setting: Dreamy forest. Weather: Sunny, rainy, cloudy, calm, thunderstorm, windy. Bugs: Cold nights drove them away. Solar: Too forestry. Host: Not present Rig size:35’maybe. Sites: Most Private from neighbors 1. 8.

  • Jennifer B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 8, 2021

    Pictured Rocks RV Park and Campground

    Excellent new campground

    Open, level gravel sites and some concrete pads scattered throughout this pretty new campground. A few baby trees in the open meadow are trying to get started, but other than those there is no shade. We stayed in a full hook up 50 amp site, and experienced no power issues despite 2 days of freakishly high winds and scorching heat in the 90s. This is an immaculately clean and well run campground. Wi fi is ok for email and phone scrolling social media. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars is due to construction in the campground with dump trucks and beep beep beep of machinery backing up every day. Once they are finished and the shade trees grow this will be a premier campground in a beautiful area. Pets allowed on leash. Trash receptacles convenient to each area of the campground. Bath house with coin laundry machines.

Guide to Manistique

Manistique sits on Michigan's Upper Peninsula where Lake Michigan's northern shoreline meets the limestone bedrock characteristic of the region. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from May through October due to harsh winter conditions, with average summer temperatures reaching 75°F. Visitors will find a mix of state park, private, and dispersed camping options within 20 miles of town, many offering direct water access.

What to do

Visit Kitch-iti-kipi: Located near Indian Lake RV Resort and Campground, this natural spring attraction is a must-see. "Right in Manistique near Kitch-iti-kipi, this campground was easy to book last minute, and had the cleanest camp showers I've ever used," notes Amanda L. The crystal-clear spring water maintains a constant 45°F year-round.

Explore Peninsula Point Lighthouse: A scenic 30-minute drive from Manistique leads to this historic lighthouse with monarch butterfly viewing opportunities. "Beautiful sunset area, pretty drive there. Lighthouse to explore. Would love to be there for the monarch migration," explains Neil T. from Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed.

Fishing at Merwin Creek: Just 15 minutes from town, this quiet spot offers river fishing opportunities. "This is a beautiful little campground with most sites being right on the river. There is a small boat launch," shares Michael M. The river supports various fish species including pike and smallmouth bass.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many campers highlight exceptional maintenance standards. "This was such a surprise and such a great experience. Very clean campground, clean showers, great playground, beautiful beach and view of a lighthouse," remarks Ally H. about Manistique Lakeshore Campground.

Lakefront access: Direct water access ranks high among visitor priorities. "We camped one night at the first dispersed site and had a great view of the lake from the site. The sunset was incredible," says Willow M. about Peninsula Point. Sites along water typically book fastest during peak season.

Quieter alternatives: For those seeking less crowded options, Indian Lake State Park offers two distinct experiences. "After camping at the south shore for a night (way too many people for me personally) I went to the West campground. It's very quiet this week," shares Becky S. about Indian Lake State Park West Campground.

What you should know

Seasonal restrictions: Most campgrounds close entirely from November through April. "Campground is open May-October," notes Lee D. about BayRidge RV Park. Some primitive camping may remain accessible, but services are extremely limited.

Bug protection essential: The Upper Peninsula experiences significant insect activity, particularly in early summer. "Bring your bug spray and fogger and enjoy the woods as it was meant to be enjoyed!" advises Joie V. about Merwin Creek State Forest Campground. Mosquitoes peak in June and July.

Limited cell coverage: Many campgrounds have spotty or non-existent cell service. "No Verizon service. Only T-Mobile and AT&T. WIFI only works around the office/facilities building," explains Alan B. about BayRidge RV Park. Download offline maps before arrival.

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