Top Tent Camping near Marenisco, MI

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Best Tent Sites Near Marenisco, MI (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
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    1. Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

    4 Reviews
    12 Photos
    20 Saves

    Overview

    Planning a trip to the Sylvania Wilderness? Watch for Alerts at the top of the page for any Alerts regarding this facility. The Sylvania Wilderness encompasses 18,327 acres of primitive lands and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Visitors can camp in 50 designated campsites within the Sylvania Wilderness. Visitors enjoy endless canoeing, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

    Recreation

    Sylvania's abundant lakes provide plentiful non-motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities. Other popular activities include hiking and viewing wildlife.

    Natural Features

    The old-growth forests and pristine lakes in the region provide habitat for a wide range of animal and plant life, including rare orchids, bald eagles, loons and osprey. The wilderness contains 34 named lakes, some with sandy beaches and others surrounded by record-size red and white pines. The Ottawa National Forest is comprised of nearly 1 million acres and is located in the western reaches of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The forest's rolling, tree covered hills extend from the south shore of Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border. Lakes, rivers and waterfalls are found throughout this beautiful landscape.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations If you cancel reservation at least 14 days prior to check in date, all recreation fees, minus a $10 cancellation fee and the reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center) will be refunded. If you cancel reservation less than 14 days prior to check in date, all recreation fees, minus $10 cancellation fee, reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center), and first nights use fee will be refunded. The reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center) is non-refundable. No Show Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. For more information about rules and reservation policies, visit the Recreaiton.gov Rules and Reservations Policy page.

    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol

    $15 / night

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    2. Turtle Flambeau

    6 Reviews
    43 Photos
    38 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
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    3. Union River Outpost

    3 Reviews
    14 Photos
    118 Saves

    From the MI DNR Porcupine Mountains website: Union River Outpost is a small three-site rustic campground located on the Union River. The campground offers solitude and a camping experience unlike a typical modern campground. Union River is a classic UP trout stream. The sites are ideal for tent, van or compact campers. There is a vault toilet, but no running water is available at any of the outpost campgrounds. Fill up at park headquarters or visitor center.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Alcohol

    $17 / night

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    4. Potato River Falls Campground

    9 Reviews
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    85 Saves
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
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    5. Wabasso Lake Recreation Area

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    If you are looking to canoe in the glassy waters of Wabasso Lake or enjoy a rustic cozy campground, try the Wabasso Lake Recreation Area off Forest Road 142 west of Lac du Flambeau. The Wabasso Lake Recreation Area on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District consists of a campground with five walk/canoe-in campsites equipped with fire grills and picnic tables. Drinking water and toilets are located at the boat landing. Wabasso Lake Recreation Area is located about one mile west of the Lac du Flambeau and is perfect for primitive camping. Wabasso Lake is 49-acres and has an excellent panfish population and is great for canoeing and fishing. So, if you like to hike, fish, swim, hike, bike, and picnic, then the Wabasso Lake Recreation Area is the place for you, located 5 minutes west of Lac du Flambeau. The Wabasso Lake Recreation Area is pet friendly; see restrictions below for more information.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
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    6. Burned Dam Campground

    2 Reviews
    13 Photos
    25 Saves

    This rustic campground provides visitors with access to deep woods with fishing and canoeing opportunities on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River. This dispersed campground is just a short walk from Mex-i-mine Falls. As you overlook this jewel you can feel the history when loggers used this area to transport their product to the saw mills.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table
    • Drinking Water
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      7. Robbins Pond Campground

      1 Review
      23 Saves

      This deep woods dispersed campground is located on Robbins Pond, a well known trout pond. It features three campsites and is located in the northeast corner of the Watersmeet Ranger District. Currently there are limited services provided at this campground.

      • Tents
      Camper-submitted photo from Newman Lake Shelter
      Camper-submitted photo from Newman Lake Shelter
      Camper-submitted photo from Newman Lake Shelter
      Camper-submitted photo from Newman Lake Shelter

      8. Newman Lake Shelter

      1 Review
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      Overview

      Newman Lake Shelter is a day-use picnicking shelter available for large groups. It is situated within the Newman Lake Recreation Area. A variety of recreational opportunities abound.

      Recreation

      The recreation area contains a boat ramp, beach, accessible fishing dock, horseshoe pits and a playground for children. Visitors enjoy exploring many hiking and biking trails that are located near the picnic shelter. During the winter months, the trails are popular for cross country skiing. The beach provides opportunities for swimming, while the lake is a welcome respite for boaters and anglers alike. Fishing is a popular activity and a typical catch might include bluegill, crappie, various bass and perch.

      Facilities

      The accessible shelter can accommodate up to 50 people. It is equipped with tables, grills and a fire place. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash collection is also available.

      Natural Features

      The picnic shelter is located on the southeastern shores of Newman Lake in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin. The cold water lake and neighboring picnic shelter are nestled in a mixed forest of aspen and pine trees. A variety of birds and wildlife also make their home in the area.

      Nearby Attractions

      Park Falls, Wisconsin is 15 miles from Newman Lake and is a full service community.

      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Trash
      • Picnic Table

      $25 / night

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        9. Lake McDonald Dam County Park

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        The Gogebic County Park at McDonald Lake which is located on McDonald Dam Road in Ironwood, Michigan is unique from the other two campgrounds operated by the Forestry and Parks Commission, as it is a rustic campground. There is no fee at this campground and the campsites are designed for tenting only on a first come first serve basis. (Limit of 15 nights per visit) There is a total of six designated sites. The three sites on the lake shore have tenting pads and fire rings, the island sites do not.

        Amenitites for day use include a fishing dock, a kayak launch, picnic area, vault toilet, and a boat launch available for no fee.

        Fishing is also popular at McDonald Lake and species include Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Blue Gill, and Crappie.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Toilets
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        10. Boulder Junction

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Marenisco

      472 Reviews of 16 Marenisco Campgrounds


      • Adam A.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground
        Oct. 19, 2024

        Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground

        Very quiet and a little out of the way

        Stayed here in September for a few days, and occupied site 1 and 2. Sites are  good sized and clean. Our two sites were great, but if I didn't care about being near the lake, I would look at the new sites they put in the wooded area. They were a little more "remote", The clientele mostly consisted of fisherman and bird hunters when I was here, so it seems to attract the more long term stays and not overnighters. The bathroom / shower combination is adequate and is reminiscent of my younger days at summer camp. They have some playground equipment both at the main loop and the wooded loop, this proved to be a lifesaver for my 4 year old. I also found, since this is further from town, it is very dark here and great for star gazing.

      • LThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from North Trout Lake Campground
        Sep. 24, 2024

        North Trout Lake Campground

        Nice State Campground

        You get a relatively flat site, fire ring, a picnic table, hand pump for water and vault toilets along with a beautiful clear water lake. There's a boat launch and firewood for sale. Reservations need to be made and paid online even if your fcfs. Cell phone and data are okay. There is tire noise from Highway M.

        Very few folks around in September!

        Honeymooned here in 1975. The location on the lake is beautiful. We camped here many times over the years. In tents, VW campers, trailers until about 20 years ago. Got a Sprinter RV this year and we're camped here now.

      • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bose Lake Campsite
        Sep. 14, 2024

        Bose Lake Campsite

        Bose lake campsite

        Single campsite on small lake. Room for small camper in parking less than 15 foot. Fire ring and picknick table. Road to get in is narrow and pot holed.

      • Adam A.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Gogebic State Park
        Aug. 20, 2024

        Lake Gogebic State Park

        Nice Spot, easy on and off highway.

        We stayed here the 2nd week of October. They were actually turning the water off for the year when we left. We had the park mostly to ourselves. They water access is nice and it is right off a main highway, although it was not too noisy. There are some state park hiking trails access from campground, also. Facilities were pretty standard state park fair.  Sites seem to have plenty of room.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Union River Outpost
        Aug. 20, 2024

        Union River Outpost

        Secluded peace

        Very wooded and quiet camp area - only 3 sites total in this loop! Note that there is no cell service here or really nearby. Not an issue if you're prepared for that! Great that we could access hiking trails from camp! Great spot for exploring the Porcupines and also for some privacy compared to the modern campground in the park. Night and day difference and you can use the amenities which are like 5mins away

      • LThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sailor Lake NF Campground
        Aug. 15, 2024

        Sailor Lake NF Campground

        Quiet & Solitude

        There are a lot of sites here, but we were essentially alone with only one other party on our loop! Extremely quiet! We saw only one fishing boat during our four night stay.

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        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!!

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Rustic Outpost Camp
        Aug. 8, 2024

        Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Rustic Outpost Camp

        Great Rustic Campground

        Awesome little campground on the south side of the Porcupines. It’s in a convenient location to the hiking around the park. The sites are large, the campground is small (and quiet) and there’s even a creek that runs along the west side of the campground. We stayed in site 1. If you do cook using the fire pit grates, they do not have them here in the fire pits at this campground. You need to reserve sites and check in at the visitor center before you head to the site. I’d highly recommend this place to anybody in a tent especially!

      • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Lake
        Aug. 5, 2024

        Franklin Lake

        Quiet campground

        Beautiful campground had site 45 one week and site 72 the next both fcfs. Campground was quiet and clean. For those with out power there is outlets in shelter in middle of campground to charge batteries. Had phone service through boost mobile enough to stream movies

      • wThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Arbor Vitae Campground
        Aug. 4, 2024

        Arbor Vitae Campground

        Quiet but nothing going on

        Came to this campground for 3 days to hang out at the fireman’s picnic in arborvitae. The campground is old as dirt, had a nice lake for swimming and fishing but that’s it. Tiny game room with Pac-Man . 2 wash machines and couple dryers. The sites are very small. Electricity has no breakers to shut the juice off before hook up which is very dangerous . Water is good pressure. All in all the campground works if you don’t want to do anything and just sleep.

      • C S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Ontonagon Township Park Campground
        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.

      • Lidia K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Luna White Deer Campground
        Jul. 27, 2024

        Luna White Deer Campground

        Simple, beautiful wooded campground

        We stayed at site 2 in the first loop on White Deer Lake. Site 7 on the water seemed like it would be a good site too, although there were steps on site 7. Site 1 and 2 had a trail between them that would make for a great double site, but they're each private enough that neighbors wouldn't be a bother. Site 2 had about 4 steps down to the tent pad that was easily large enough for our 10 person tent, the ground there mossy and grassy. The rest of the site by the picnic table and fire pit was lightly graveled. The fire pit deep and the removable grill grate perfect for the burgers and steaks we had while there. There is a single stall vault toilet for the white deer loop which was a little unfortunate as many times during the summer weekend, it was occupied when I walked over. Still it was stocked with TP, clean and spacious for a single stall. White Deer lake had a nice swimming beach area, the trail around the lake had many sandy access areas that my husband enjoyed some shoreline fishing. He caught a 9 inch bass and some panfish. Mosquitos were present, but not the worst I've ever experienced, the biting flies were plentiful, but stayed away with the help of a thermacell. Overall, we had a great weekend and would come back.

      • S P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cunnard Lake - Northern Highland-American Legion SF
        Jul. 26, 2024

        Cunnard Lake - Northern Highland-American Legion SF

        Quiet - by design

        Lake Cunard campground was designated a "Quiet" campground several years ago - one of only two in the 18 different Northern Highlands American Legion state forest campgrounds. That means no "noise producing devices", including generators, radios, TV's, video games, guitars, etc. No means none. Prohibited. It's good to know this before booking a reservation!

        Also note that the posted rules for ALL campgrounds read, "At no time may a person engage in.. boisterous, unreasonably loud..or conduct that tends to cause a disturbance" - defined as " interfering with another person's enjoyment of the forest". 

        This transition in 2019 was perhaps difficult for long time visitors at Cunard to adjust to. However, the quieter experience there has become a favorite of many who appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. 👍 It is an older, more rustic property - and could use some updates (ie new toilets), but if you're looking for that serene Northwoods experience - Go!!

      • R
        Camper-submitted photo from Courtney Lake Campground
        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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        Camper-submitted photo from Paint River Forks NF Campground
        Jul. 14, 2024

        Paint River Forks NF Campground

        Nice free spot

        I love it here! However, as the camper above mentioned, probably not a safe place for anyone that is alone. it is free and therefore attracts vagrants. Cell service is 1/10 But it is beautiful and clean

      • Jeff S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Hines Park & Campground
        Jun. 15, 2024

        Hines Park & Campground

        Nice clean, quiet, full hookup sites

        We are just finishing up a six night stay at this nice little campground. All nine sites are full hookup and are just $35 a night. A very clean park and underutilized. We were the only campers for 4 of the six nights and just one other the other two nights. The sites overlook the Flambeau river and there is a nice walking trail alongside the river. We enjoyed our stay.

      • K
        Camper-submitted photo from Potato River Falls Campground
        May. 8, 2024

        Potato River Falls Campground

        Great lesser known spot!

        I love this camp site! I have been here a few times. Definitely for people looking to be secluded. Lots of stairs down to the falls, but lots of great hiking trails to beautiful views.

      • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Black River Harbor Campground
        Oct. 21, 2023

        Black River Harbor Campground

        Very Nice!

        This is one of the nicest USFS campgrounds we’ve stayed in. It’s freshly paved, including each camp spot’s parking area, so they’re relatively flat. It’s more open and clean and cared for than most USFS campgrounds we’ve stayed in.  

        It’s $16/night, self pay at the iron ranger. No host, no dump station, no recycling. There’s water (closed when we were there though), a trash bin, and vault toilets. 

        There’s a nice walk near site 18 to a scenic overlook of the lake, and if you keep going past the overlook there are stairs that take you down to the boat ramp, beach, day use area, trail to the falls, etc. Really nice lush beautiful green trail. 

        A few sites have a “view” of the lake, meaning you can see the water through the trees. #18 has the best view of the water. No cell service at the campground but Verizon and ATT had a very weak sporadic signal from our site (#20). This signal went away everywhere else in the campground though. 

        Flies and mosquitoes were annoying!

      • Jill M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bob Lake Campground
        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.



      Guide to Marenisco

      Camping near Marenisco, Michigan, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, this area has something for everyone.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails in the area. Campers recommend checking out the trails near Union Bay Campground — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park for breathtaking views. One visitor mentioned, "Although there are not many trails leading from this campground, you can drive to many other trailheads."
      • Fishing: Enjoy fishing in the nearby lakes. A camper at Lake Gogebic State Park Campground shared, "Fishing is decent on this big lake," making it a great spot for anglers.
      • Beach Activities: Spend a day at the beach. Campers at Little Girl's Point County Park love the beach, with one saying, "It is a nice long beach to look for colorful rocks."

      What campers like:

      • Scenic Views: Many campers rave about the stunning views. One visitor at Black River Harbor Campground said, "This is probably the most magical camping experience," highlighting the beauty of the area.
      • Clean Facilities: Campgrounds like Union River Big Bear Campground are praised for their cleanliness. A camper noted, "The bathrooms are beautiful! Clean with hot showers."
      • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peaceful environment. A review for Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park mentioned, "The campground was quiet and in the woods, the perfect retreat for those looking to relax."

      What you should know:

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose Spacious Sites: Look for sites that offer more room for kids to play. A family at Union River Big Bear Campground found, "Some sites have more room than others. We had site 16, which was roomy."
      • Activities for Kids: Many campgrounds have playgrounds or nearby hiking trails. One camper at Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park mentioned, "There was also a nice, modern playground."
      • Pack Bug Spray: Don’t forget to bring bug spray to keep the little ones comfortable. A visitor at Lake Gogebic State Park Campground noted, "Lot mosquitoes but you're in woods."

      Tips from RVers:

      Camping near Marenisco, Michigan, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but being prepared will help you have a better experience.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Marenisco, MI?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Marenisco, MI is Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.

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