Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Marquette, MI

Marquette Tourist Park Campground accommodates pets at all campsites with a mix of full hookup, electric-only, and primitive tent sites. Dogs remain welcome throughout the 110-acre municipal park that features mature trees providing shade at many sites. The facilities include clean restrooms and shower houses, though campers report the shower facilities are somewhat dated with limited stalls. Campsites vary considerably in size and privacy—some waterfront sites offer excellent views of Dead River Basin while others are tucked into wooded areas providing better separation between neighbors. Sites facing the water typically offer less shade but more spacious layouts compared to the densely arranged full hookup section.

Dogs have immediate access to miles of connected trails directly from the campground, including paved bike paths leading to downtown Marquette (approximately a 10-minute ride). The campground's proximity to Northern Michigan University and Lake Superior (about 1 mile away) makes it an ideal base for exploring with pets. While the campground itself doesn't feature designated pet areas, the adjacent municipal park offers plenty of space for walking dogs. Campers should note that nearby Presque Isle Park doesn't allow dogs outside vehicles. The campground maintains quiet hours that staff enforce, particularly important for preventing disruptive barking. Most sites include a fire pit and picnic table, and the campground offers firewood for purchase on-site. Rippling Rivers RV Resort and Country Village RV Park also accept pets while providing cabin accommodations for those traveling without camping equipment.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Marquette, Michigan (76)

    1. Marquette Tourist Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Marquette, MI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (906) 228-0465

    $20 - $40 / night

    "We have been camping every Labor Day at Marquette Tourist Park for about 8 years. We come up from the mid Michigan area for Marquette’s Blues Fest."

    "We camped right on the lake at number #13 which is the last site towards the back of the camp ground."

    2. Rippling Rivers RV Resort

    23 Reviews
    Marquette, MI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 273-2259

    $40 - $50 / night

    "Rippling River is a really nice campground, very close to downtown Marquette and right in/on a huge mountain bike park."

    "Stayed here while visiting Marquette! Honestly, the campground is not the best. Most sites too open.

    We did enjoy the pool and hot tub... plus the walk up bar with pizza."

    3. Forestville Campground

    10 Reviews
    Marquette, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 235-6861

    $25 / night

    "Great spot if you’re looking for something near to, but away from Marquette."

    "This is by far the best campground in Marquette. Rustic sites only, this is the trail head to a network of snowshoeing, biking, and hiking trails."

    4. Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground

    11 Reviews
    Skandia, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 249-9102

    "Nice, clean, quiet right on the lake. Full hookups, level sites and lots of room for large gatherings at the party pit. A short drive to Marquette."

    "You can walk across the street to the beach along Lake Superior and are drive distance to Black Rock and Pictured Rock. They even have a brewery in the campground."

    5. Country Village RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Ishpeming, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 486-0300

    $35 - $51 / night

    "This park is located about 15 minutes from the town of Marquette and is a great alternative if you can’t get a site in the Marquette Tourist Park (which is closer to town and very popular in the summer"

    "This is our 2nd time staying & both were because of its convenience to ‘civilization’ not to get away from it."

    6. Kona Hills Campground

    3 Reviews
    Marquette, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 376-4132

    $39 / night

    "Note that you can hear the highway from this site. But nice campground if you want to stay close to Marquette."

    "Very neat property with small sites tucked away, nice picnic table and fire ring. Definitely would return."

    7. Chocolay River RV & Campgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Skandia, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 249-8404

    $35 / night

    "There are no trees for shade, but this is Marquette Michigan, where it’s unusual to get into the 80s during the summertime."

    "It’s a work in progress but brand new, all gravel no tree all pull thru easy setup sites, 20/30/50amp electric, water & sewer, new bathrooms, showers, washer & dryer coming soon, it’s near the"

    8. The Ojibwa Casino Baraga RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Skandia, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 353-6333

    "Huge parking lot off the highway, so no road noise. Casino is a bit smoky, but not that bad. It is mostly slots, but still fun. $20 free play when you sign up. Nice little restaurant and bar."

    9. Van Riper State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Champion, MI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 339-4461

    $20 - $34 / night

    "Dogs are not allowed on the beach but also cannot be left unattended in your site. The rules are heavily enforced in this park."

    "We found this campground located along U.S. Hwy 41 about 40 minutes west of Marquette MI. The Park sits on the west shores of Lake Michigamme.   "

    10. Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park

    7 Reviews
    Gwinn, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 250-1081

    "It’s on the back side of the city of Gwinn, which is a smaller more run down little town, 18 miles from Marquette. But this little campground is well kempt!"

    "Full hook-ups, bathrooms with showers, basketball court, fishing, Escanaba River, and hiking trails all right at the park. Close to Marquette, Presque Isle, and many more beautiful spots."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Marquette, MI

454 Reviews of 76 Marquette Campgrounds


  • G
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Forestville Campground

    Nice Small Campground Near Marquette

    Very pleasant and new developed campground. We found this place out of sheer luck while looking for a campsite on the forest road. Great spot if you’re looking for something near to, but away from Marquette.

  • Mary H.
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Little Lake State Forest Campground

    Remote and quiet

    Landed here after trying unsuccessfully to camp along Lake Superior (everything full). It’s a sweet little campground: quiet, dark and removed from the crowds. Close to Laughing Whitefish Falls and also not far from Marquette and Presque Isle. Recommend all!

  • Emilee S.
    May. 25, 2021

    Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park

    We love this campground!

    We love Tourist Park, and will definitely be coming back! It’s on the back side of the city of Gwinn, which is a smaller more run down little town, 18 miles from Marquette. But this little campground is well kempt! Quiet and relaxing, tucked in the woods with a nice hiking trail, picnic tables, swimming area, full hookups or rustic sites. The only down side is that they are by reservation only. No ‘walk-in’s’ if you will.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2017

    Country Village RV Park

    Nice Place to Stay

    This park is located about 15 minutes from the town of Marquette and is a great alternative if you can’t get a site in the Marquette Tourist Park (which is closer to town and very popular in the summer). It is located off US-41 which is a major Upper Peninsula thoroughfare but set back about ½ miles so you don’t get road noise but it is still convenient.  The campground is located behind (and within walking distance of) a shopping area that has a meat market, grocery, gas station, movie theater, bowling alley, a few restaurants and a brewery (which has good, inexpensive beer and food). It is also located next to an RV dealer/service center/camp store which is convenient if you need anything. Nearby are some interesting museums including the National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and the Michigan Iron Museum.  You are only about 20 minutes from the town of Marquette which is worth a visit. 

    The park and facilities are well-maintained. The restrooms were super clean as was the pool and all the grounds. The people in the office were super nice in helping us pick a site and with information about the area. The park has over 105 RV sites with varying services and some being held by seasonal people. There are lots of amenities (which we did not use) including swimming pool, hot tub, playground, basketball courts, and more. The pool was super crowded and noisy so if you don’t want to hear kids screaming, stay away from sites close to the pool. The park does not take online reservations so you must call them directly. 

    We were assigned site #104 but could tell our motorhome was not going to get level in the site so we had to straddle the site and park partly in the adjacent grassy area. Luckily, the ground was dry to we didn’t make any deep ruts. Our site did have a nice shade tree on the patio which was welcomed because of the hot weather. The WiFi never worked at our site. We were able to get a clear view of the sky for our satellite television.

  • Jessica P.
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Country Village RV Park

    A nice in town campground

    Our dd was excited that she could see the McDonald’s golden arches from our site! The campground is clean & well maintained. It was easy for us to park our 35 ft trailer because the sites are large & level, but also because there weren’t any trees along the campground roads. Our kids loved that there is a pool, hot tub & bouncy pillow! This is our 2nd time staying & both were because of its convenience to ‘civilization’ not to get away from it. This time we took the opportunity to enjoy the afternoon shopping in Marquette before heading to the eastern UP the next day for a week’s stay there. It is located in town, near a Camping World & just behind some restaurants, shops, a brewpub & a hotel, but the other sides of the campground are surrounded by trees/forest because it is the UP. A great campground if you want to explore the area’s history or natural beauty, shop in Marquette or if you are checking out Northern Michigan University’s campus (about 20 minutes away). Most sites are full hookup, they also have rustic cabins & a dog play area. I’m sure we will stay here again, as it’s a short trip for us, the kids love the amenities & I’d like to explore the area for more than our usual day trips.

  • Cindy B.
    Feb. 9, 2022

    Rippling Rivers RV Resort

    Great campground in the Upper Peninsula

    Rippling River is a really nice campground, very close to downtown Marquette and right in/on a huge mountain bike park. There is a bar with pizza, beer, wine and a fire pit, a pool and a river running along the edge. Some of the sites are shaded - ours wasn't, but it didn't matter because the weather was very temperate when we were there. There is a really nice little path along the river in the campground and a great hike that goes to Morgan Creek Falls across the highway. We loved the Marquette area. Nice bike paths, breweries, restaurants, health food stores, etc. We also loved visiting Pictured Rocks.

  • S
    Sep. 2, 2022

    Marquette Tourist Park Campground

    Labor Day camping

    We have been camping every Labor Day at Marquette Tourist Park for about 8 years. We come up from the mid Michigan area for Marquette’s Blues Fest. This park is set in a beautiful area around the Northern University. Some sites have full hook up that we love, but this year we didn’t reserve early enough to get one. The site we are on is #2 and it’s very nice, facing the water. It has water and electric and a great big tree for shade. We love Marquette, it’s our “Happy Place”.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2025

    Tourist Park Campground

    Economical, Family Friendly Campground

    Great spot in the city of Marquette, Michigan, on the northern edge of the Upper Peninsula. Stayed two nights during the week of the 4th of July, and there were plenty of open sites. A large number of sites are generous (approx 20 feet on each side.

  • E
    Aug. 2, 2017

    Marquette Tourist Park Campground

    Great Spot!

    We camped right on the lake at number #13 which is the last site towards the back of the camp ground. Even though the signs said it was full, we rolled the dice anyhow and ended up getting a cancelation site for free! The guys at the office were very nice and accommodating. Camp was clean, quiet and dog friendly. Great fishing right off the waters edge, swimming and paddle boarded the lake as well. Super close to downtown Marquette, like a 10 minute bike ride.


Guide to Marquette

Marquette offers pet friendly camping opportunities throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula where summer temperatures typically range from 60-80°F. The city sits at 633 feet above sea level along Lake Superior, with most nearby campgrounds open seasonally from mid-May through mid-October. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing with significant snowfall, making off-season camping limited to hardier adventurers.

What to do

Mountain biking access: Direct trail connections from Forestville Campground make it a popular choice for bikers. "This is the trail head to a network of snowshoeing, biking, and hiking trails. There are 19 sites, three of which line the field while the other 16 are tucked in the woods," shares Emilee S. The campground serves as a starting point for exploring Marquette's extensive trail system.

Beach swimming: Lake access at Van Riper State Park provides summer water recreation. "My kids made some of their best memories ever camping here. Swam and paddled on Lake Michigamme for hours. Huge beach with volleyball net," reports Jenny G. The park offers a swimming area with seasonal floating water features for an additional fee.

Fishing opportunities: River access at Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park connects anglers to trout streams. "Great fishing on Escanaba river," notes Randall J. The park provides access points for fishing along the river with opportunities to catch various species including brook trout.

Winter recreation: Seasonal activities near Rippling Rivers RV Resort include skiing and snowshoeing. "Located next to bike trails, orv trails, and the ski hill. Good location," explains Kyle P. The resort's proximity to Marquette Mountain makes it a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

What campers like

Clean bathroom facilities: Private shower rooms at Van Riper State Park offer comfort for families. "Large bathhouse with private shower rooms," writes Jenny G. The modern campground section includes flush toilets and shower facilities that receive regular maintenance.

Trail connectivity: Multiple activity options surrounding Forestville Campground create recreation opportunities. "Close to Marquette but feels secluded. At the head of some great mountain biking trails and backcountry rock climbing or bouldering. Also just great hiking, our site backed up to the NCT," reports Molly M. The campground provides direct trail connections to both technical mountain biking routes and hiking paths.

River swimming areas: Natural water access at Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park provides cooling options. "Beautiful natural swimming area in the rear of the property and we picked blueberries and raspberries right here on premise," shares Vincent S. The swimming area offers an alternative to Lake Superior's colder waters.

Campground amenities: Recreation options at Country Village RV Park include family-friendly facilities. "Our kids loved that there is a pool, hot tub & bouncy pillow! This is our 2nd time staying & both were because of its convenience to 'civilization' not to get away from it," notes Jessica P. The park combines natural surroundings with recreational amenities.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Booking processes vary between campgrounds. "Self registered system. $15 a night + $5 for firewood. Although they don't always have firewood available because the grounds are taken care of by volunteers," explains Emilee S. about Forestville Campground. Some parks require advance reservations while others operate on a first-come basis.

Site selection considerations: Privacy levels differ significantly. "Most sites are heavily wooded, it would be difficult to navigate a camper here, but it's great for tents! Each site has a picnic table and fire ring," notes Molly M. about Forestville Campground. Research specific site numbers before booking to ensure appropriate fit for your equipment.

Weather preparedness: Seasonal variations affect comfort levels. "Plan on cooler weather," advises Andrea B. about Van Riper State Park. Even summer temperatures can drop significantly at night, necessitating appropriate clothing and sleeping gear.

Water quality issues: Potable water access requires planning at some locations. "There are restrictions on their drinking water so you need to haul in your own drinking water," cautions Andrea B. regarding Van Riper State Park. Check current water advisories before arrival.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Recreation options keep children entertained. "This campground has it all! Rustic or modern you will enjoy the beach, hiking/biking trails (many right from your site), boating, fantastic fishing, kayaking and year round events! Even a park for the kids!" recommends Ashley S. about Van Riper State Park.

Swimming areas: Water safety considerations vary by location. "The tent sites were too small and not level. We had a very hard time finding a place to put our tent," cautions Amie L. about Rippling Rivers Resort, though she notes, "The river was about 10 feet away from our site."

Educational opportunities: Learning experiences near Country Village RV Park include museum visits. "Nearby are some interesting museums including the National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and the Michigan Iron Museum," mentions Nancy W. These attractions provide weather alternatives during rainy days.

Campsite positioning: Noise levels vary within campgrounds. "The pool was super crowded and noisy so if you don't want to hear kids screaming, stay away from sites close to the pool," advises Nancy W. about Country Village RV Park. Request sites further from high-traffic amenities if seeking quieter experiences.

Tips from RVers

Hookup placement: Utility access requires planning. "The hook-ups are not laid out conveniently on some sites which requires extra hoses and electric cords," notes Nancy W. about Country Village RV Park. Pack extension cords and longer water hoses to accommodate various site configurations.

Size constraints: Length limitations affect larger rigs. "Be aware if you are a large RV with tow car that many sites are not long enough so be specific how long you are when you reserve a site," advises Nancy W. Confirm exact site dimensions when booking if traveling with larger equipment.

Leveling challenges: Site conditions impact setup ease. "We were assigned site #104 but could tell our motorhome was not going to get level in the site so we had to straddle the site and park partly in the adjacent grassy area," shares Nancy W. about Country Village RV Park. Bring leveling blocks and stabilization equipment.

Water quality management: Mineral content at Gitche Gumee RV Park requires filtration. "The campground has very hard water, to the point our shower is stained pretty bad even though we had multiple filters and a water softener," reports Noah P. Consider additional filtration systems for longer stays.

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