Best Cabin Camping near Marenisco, MI

Several campgrounds near Marenisco, Michigan provide rustic cabin rentals for visitors seeking shelter beyond traditional tent camping. Lake Gogebic State Park Campground offers pet-friendly cabins with basic amenities including picnic tables and fire rings, while providing access to clean bathrooms and shower facilities. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park features cabin options at both Presque Isle and Little Presque Isle locations, with varying levels of rustic accommodations. According to one visitor, "The sites are large and level with grass or packed sand and have a picnic table and fire ring," though most cabins maintain a deliberately rustic character with limited modern conveniences.

Cabin types range from small, basic structures to more comfortable furnished options depending on the specific location. Most rustic cabins in state parks require guests to bring their own bedding, cooking equipment, and other essentials, while private campgrounds like Hi-Pines Campground and Stargazers U.P. Campground offer more amenities. Reservations are essential during peak summer months, particularly for waterfront cabins with views of Lake Superior or Lake Gogebic. Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins allowing dogs on leash while others restrict pets entirely. One reviewer noted, "The personnel use all the machines to wash linens and towels from the cabins after folks check out," indicating regular cleaning procedures at private cabin rental facilities.

Most forest cabins in the region provide beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from simple fire rings to basic cooking equipment, so planning meals accordingly is important. The nearest full-service grocery stores are located in Ironwood, approximately 20 miles from Marenisco, making it advisable to stock up on supplies before arrival. Firewood is typically available for purchase at campground offices or nearby stores, though prices and availability fluctuate seasonally. During colder months, visitors to heated cabins should still bring warm clothing as nighttime temperatures can drop significantly, especially near Lake Superior.

Best Cabin Sites Near Marenisco, Michigan (15)

    1. Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Marenisco, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 842-3341

    "Great park. Super helpful and friendly staff/hosts. Clean bathrooms, pet friendly. Awesome location on Lake Gogebic shore. Close to Porcupine Mountains and Bond Falls and hiking trails."

    "We loved staying at Lake Gogebic! There’s a beach a short walk through the campground and the site hosts are super friendly."

    2. Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    36 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 885-5275

    $4 - $20 / night

    "Great rustic campground on the far west side of the state park. One loop is generator free which was wonderful. Easy to get other places in the park. Water pump and vault toilets."

    "This campground is rustic with only vault toilets and no hookups. There is a section that allows generators during certain hours of the day, a non-generator area and a few walk-in sites."

    3. Bond Falls Campground

    16 Reviews
    Ottawa National Forest, MI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 827-3235

    "Fire ring picnic table. Beautiful lake full of fish. Amazing waterfall. Clean campground with toilet and hand pump for water. No dump station. West side is near the falls."

    "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."

    4. Little Presque Isle Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    5 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    26 miles
    Website

    "Great location, right in the porcupine mountains. Nice trails to 2 large waterfalls, a staircase to the rocky shores of Lake superior. Just a quick drive to Lake of the Clouds."

    "Great campground with access to Lake Superior. Perfect for watching the sunset or yooperlite hunting. This campground is family friendly and the vault toilets are well maintained."

    5. Copper Falls State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Mellen, WI
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 274-5123

    $20 - $30 / night

    "This campground has well spaced sites with electric.   There are two campgrounds, north and south.   The north has water spigots to fill your RV or water bottles and two toilet buildings.   "

    "The Southern campground doesn’t have any electric and mostly for tent campers, there were still some trailers there."

    6. Hi-Pines Campground

    7 Reviews
    Eagle River, WI
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 479-9124

    "One thing is— do not plan on doing laundry on a Monday. The personnel use all the machines to wash linens and towels from the cabins after folks check out. One dryer did not heat very well."

    "We stayed in a rental trailer here and were very impressed! There is a good mix of open and wooded sites."

    7. Stargazers U.P. Campground

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    Ironwood, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 932-3857

    $50 / night

    8. Patricia Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Minocqua, WI
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 356-3198

    $30 - $43 / night

    "Great location to explore Minocqua. The campground is comprised mostly of seasonal folks, but offers 20 some sights to non-seasonal."

    "Small lake with swimming area. Fishing is good. 100 sites, most with full hookup. Laundry."

    9. Arbor Vitae Campground

    3 Reviews
    Arbor Vitae, WI
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 356-5146

    $28 - $41 / night

    "Clean bathrooms and shower areas. Easy hook up for water, electric and sewer. RV sites nice but would prefer more trees. Nice fire pits. Wood available for purchase."

    10. Indian Shores

    3 Reviews
    Minocqua, WI
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 356-5552

    "The majority of the weekend campsites are located near the prime activity locations; the pool, playground and lake areas. There are full sun and full shade sites available."

    "It’s big and spacious and on the most beautiful clear lake. Good fishing and boating/skiing. Minoqua is easily accessible."

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Cabin Reviews near Marenisco, MI

145 Reviews of 15 Marenisco Campgrounds


  • Emily V.
    Aug. 27, 2018

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Gorgeous views and perfect rustic space

    Great rustic campground on the far west side of the state park. One loop is generator free which was wonderful. Easy to get other places in the park. Water pump and vault toilets. Sites are large and level with grass or packed sand and have a picnic table and fire ring. Dumpsters available for trash.

  • Debra M.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Copper Falls State Park Campground

    Waterfalls and great sites

    This campground has well spaced sites with electric.   There are two campgrounds, north and south.   The north has water spigots to fill your RV or water bottles and two toilet buildings.   The south has a dump station and water fill.

    There is a playground, ballfield, concession stand and lots of picnic areas.   

    The sites are tucked in the trees for privacy and all have a picnic table and fire ring.   There is also a lake and kayaks available to rent.  There  is a town less than 5 miles away and you can find groceries and gas.

  • Stacia R.
    Apr. 27, 2019

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Stunning landscapes

    We camped at Presque Isle in the Porkies for a long weekend in October. The color change was amazing! This campground is rustic with only vault toilets and no hookups. There is a section that allows generators during certain hours of the day, a non-generator area and a few walk-in sites. There are a few sites which are along the cliff side looking down to Lake Superior, we were lucky enough to reserve one of those, site 2. It was a very large site, equipped with the standard picnic table and fire ring. Many of the sites back up to the woods, which were smaller and a little soggy while we were there. This campground is one of two in the park, Union Bay is the other more modern campground located right on the lake. The sites there are much smaller and crowded. I prefer the more remote Presque Isle campground by far. Less amenities but far less people. The hiking throughout this park is unparalleled in its beauty. The campground is close to the Presque Isle river trail which is waterfall after waterfall. The park has a ski lift we rode to check out the views from the top of the mountain, as well as an 18 hole disc course. It’s the hiking and rugged beauty of the area that is the main attraction, especially catching the fall colors surrounding Lake Superior.

  • Nona A.
    Aug. 10, 2017

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Great Campground for exploring, and for those who love waterfalls.

    If you're a person who loves waterfalls, then I recommend you don’t miss this campground.  Presque Isle Campground is located at the southern edge of the Porcupine Mountains State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.  This campground has bluff overlooking Lake Superior, there is a walkway and stairs that take you down the bluff to the shore.  Walking distance from the campground is the Presque River you can hike along and see all the beautiful waterfalls this river has to offer.  This is a Rustic campground that has vault toilets, and hand pump drinking water. The campground, restrooms and surrounding area’s were kept very clean. There are 50 campsites that are equipped for tents, trailers, and RV’s.  Each site has a fire pit, and picnic table.  There is no electrical hook up, and part of the campground is generator free.  Six of the sites are walk in sites, there are parking spots for these sites, you park and walk in a little ways to your site.  I recommend a site that is located on the outer sides of the campground loop.  They are larger sites and more privacy from your neighbors.  Inner loop sites are closer together and open.  Be prepared for mosquitoes and blackflies.  Blackflies bite, and bug spray does not affect them.  I found keeping a hand towel or fly swatter moving around me helped keep them away.  They are more active when it is humid, and down by the water.  These flies seem to be common up here along the shore.

    There are many things to do around the campground close to your site and others are a little bit of a drive from your site in the Porcupine Mountains State Park.  If you like to stay close to your camp, you can hang out on the beach, hike along the Presque Isle River and discover the Manabezho Falls, Manido Falls, and the Nawadaha Falls.  Also the Lake Superior Trail and North Country Trail are right by the campground.  These trails will connect you with other trails in the Porcupine Mountains.  The Porcupine Mountains have lot’s to offer anyone stopping to visit.  We took and day and seen The Lake of the Clouds, and Summit Peak.  They both are gorgeous areas to explore.  

  • B
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Hi-Pines Campground

    Wide open space great if you have kids!

    This campground is wide and very open. We arrived on a Sunday and the weekend crowd had cleared out, so nice and quiet. One thing is— do not plan on doing laundry on a Monday. The personnel use all the machines to wash linens and towels from the cabins after folks check out. One dryer did not heat very well. The entry to the laundry is a step up and I stubbed my toe because the threshold was not secured.

  • LE E.
    May. 14, 2022

    Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    Awesome state park

    Loved this camping trip. Great park. Super helpful and friendly staff/hosts. Clean bathrooms, pet friendly. Awesome location on Lake Gogebic shore. Close to Porcupine Mountains and Bond Falls and hiking trails. Would love to visit again.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Bond Falls Campground

    Awesome lake amazing waterfall

    Best free campground. Fire ring picnic table. Beautiful lake full of fish. Amazing waterfall. Clean campground with toilet and hand pump for water. No dump station. West side is near the falls.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2018

    Copper Falls State Park Campground

    Nice hiking and waterfalls

    Two campgrounds in this state park - South and North but only a total of 56 sites between them, 23 of them with electric. Saw it was filling up even on a weekday in September so made a reservation but still could not get an electric site. Sites were generous in size and most has good separation with lots of trees. Nice hiking on the North Country Scenic Trail to Red Granite Falls and the Doughboys Trail to see the park’s namesake falls plus another and a cascade. We came from camping in Michigan State parks which are much nicer so we were a bit spoiled. My rating would have been higher if there was a bath house with showers in the North campground; the pit toilets were ok but it was too long of a walk to the south campground where there are flush toilets and showers. They were ok but not great (not as nice as Michigan State parks). Lots of hungry mosquitoes as it has not gotten chilly yet so bring bug spray! Very spotty cell service.


Guide to Marenisco

Cabin camping near Marenisco, Michigan provides options across a range of forest settings in the western Upper Peninsula. The area sits at approximately 1,500 feet elevation with winter temperatures often dropping below 0°F while summer averages reach 75°F. The region receives over 200 inches of annual snowfall, creating seasonal considerations that affect cabin accessibility and comfort.

What to do

Waterfall hunting: 30-minute drive to numerous falls in the area. At Bond Falls Campground, "the trail system is fabulous and some trails are handicap accessible," making the cascades viewable for all ability levels.

Fishing: Access from cabin sites on several lakes. At Lake Gogebic, one camper noted "there are campsites right next to the lake with clean facilities and great views of the lake." During colder months, ice fishing becomes popular with many cabins remaining open year-round.

Hiking to Lake Superior: Wilderness trails connect to the shoreline from multiple cabin locations. At Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park, a camper mentioned, "There is a steep trail to the lake (some of this is covered in staircases, but the last scramble is down a steep slope)," highlighting the rugged terrain visitors should expect.

What campers like

Peaceful cabin settings: Many cabins feature strategic placements with natural sound barriers. A visitor at Lake Gogebic State Park Campground wrote, "Being on the lake was nice, and we were entertained by a group of baby ducks that liked hanging out near our campsite."

Proximity to attractions: Several cabin options serve as base camps for regional exploration. At one location, a camper noted, "This was a GREAT campground to stay at for checking out some of the numerous popular waterfalls in upper Michigan. Our grassy site was on the shore of the lake with lots of trees."

Wildlife viewing: Cabins situated near water offer wildlife observation opportunities. "We had a site in the shade, directly on the lake. There were quite a few muddy spots at our & surrounding sites due to a lot of recent rain," reported one Lake Gogebic visitor, highlighting the importance of checking ground conditions before arrival.

What you should know

Supply planning required: Limited shopping options nearby. "Should you need to purchase any other supplies, I would recommend doing so beforehand, as there are not a lot of options nearby," advised one visitor to Copper Falls State Park Campground.

Seasonal conditions affect cabin comfort: Weather extremes impact stays year-round. "Bugs were not a problem during the day but the second that sun goes down have the bug spray ready," noted a summer visitor, while winter cabin guests should prepare for substantial snowfall and cold.

Reservation timing matters: Peak season cabins fill quickly, especially waterfront options. "We originally reserved a space by the lake. But the people at the next site were taking up our space. So we moved to another," shared one camper, suggesting communication with staff if site issues arise.

Tips for camping with families

Pack extra boots and clothing: Weather changes rapidly in all seasons. "We had to move our car to the parking lot to avoid getting stuck," reported a camper at Lake Gogebic during a rainy period.

Consider cabin proximity to bathrooms: Layout varies significantly between locations. "There are 2 bath houses that were clean and had great showers," noted one visitor to Lake Gogebic State Park, though other rustic cabins may require longer walks to facilities.

Choose cabins with nearby activities: Some locations offer dedicated family spaces. At Hi-Pines Campground, "They do have a great bike path that's maybe .5mi. Pond toys and inflatables," making it suitable for families seeking more structured recreation options.

Tips from RVers

Check road access before booking: Not all cabins accommodate large vehicles. "Entry to the laundry is a step up and I stubbed my toe because the threshold was not secured," noted one visitor, highlighting the importance of checking facility conditions.

Generator policies vary: Not all cabin areas permit generator use. At Little Presque Isle Rustic Outpost Camp, a visitor pointed out, "Be warned that half of the campground allows Generators," so check rules when making reservations if noise is a concern.

Water and electrical connections differ: Some cabins offer partial hookups. "Electricity has no breakers to shut the juice off before hook up which is very dangerous. Water is good pressure," observed one camper, underlining the importance of safety awareness when using cabin utilities.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Marenisco, MI is Lake Gogebic State Park Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 26 reviews.

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