2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
McLain State Park Campground offers multiple pet-friendly camping options on the shores of Lake Superior. Pets are allowed at all sites including tent areas, RV spaces, and cabin accommodations. The campground maintains clean facilities with recently renovated bathrooms and showers, making extended stays with pets more comfortable. All pet-friendly sites include fire pits and picnic tables, with most offering electrical hookups. The facilities are well maintained and the bathrooms are in good repair, allowing for a more comfortable experience when camping with animals.
Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground provides waterfront pet-friendly camping with spacious sites for dogs to enjoy. The campground's beach access is ideal for pets that enjoy water activities, though animals must remain leashed in common areas. The campground is located off a long dirt road, offering a secluded setting with fewer disruptions for pets who may be sensitive to noise or crowds. Both tent sites along the beach and RV sites accommodate pets, with many campers mentioning the property is well-suited for morning and evening dog walks. Lake Linden Village Campground also permits pets, featuring accessible sites with electric and water hookups near Torch Lake, providing additional pet-friendly camping options in the Mohawk area.
"When we got close to the park entrance on MI 123 our GPS wanted us to go another.5 mile to the campground(CG) but a trailer was turning into a state park road so we followed."
"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."
from $36 - $120 / night
"However, when we drove past the roadside sign, my husband said he wanted to check it out. And we're so glad we did!"
"We really liked this campground mostly for its location and beautiful beach on Lake Superior."
from $25 - $50 / night
"Things I love about this campground: sites with easy access to private lakeside swimming, clean restrooms with Wifi and laundry, the fort is an interesting piece of history to explore, and the conglomerate"
"The center is blacktopped surrounded by grass and trees. Grass sites are around the perimeter- they are still great. There is nothing better than to walk on the pier at night and star gaze."
Available this weekend
from $35 - $120 / night
"Location is on Torch Lake in the town of Lake Linden MI. Well maintained and friendly campers all around. The college town of Houghton, home of Michigan Tech is nearby as well."
"We enjoyed taking the canoe and kayak out on the lake, cooked a nice steak meal in the pavilion, accessible sites w/electric and water hookups, showers were nice and hot."
"Lower level sites near the canal would be great, but can be windy. The dump station is design with one lane, so can get a backup. Some site have had fresh gravel applied."
"You can walk down to the beach as well as some hiking trails nearby down the road. Also, it’s about a 33 minute walk to some restaurants and shops in town. Clean, heated restrooms."
from $15 - $25 / night
"Lake Linden Village Campground is a fairly small, but nice campground. They have a lower portion that's made more for trailers or motorhomes, and an upper rustic portion for tents."
"Some sites are more tucked away in the trees which makes you feel more secluded. The CG was never anywhere close to full when we were there. Lots of rustic cabins being built."
"The a large primitive campground located very near copper Harbor in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Although it is very close to Lake superior, you cannot see it from anywhere in the campground."
from $20 - $95 / night
"Despite the sites being pretty close, you have great water views, within walking distance to downtown and a short car ride away from lots of things to do and places to visit. "
"The sites are close but the view and proximity to outdoor walking make this a campground we will return to visit."
"My fiancé and I (plus our dog) are doing a week of traveling out of our sprinter van through the UP. We stumbled upon this location through this app."
"Great small lake for kayaking and canoeing or just sitting and watching loon and eagles. Lakeside or wooded. Nice!!! Find a place and setup."
"The only caveats to this place were lack of privacy on the lakefront (although there seemed to be a bit more privacy in the spots by the river, but that would take away from the beauty of staying here)"
"Camp area is directly next to the water. Beautiful sunrise and sun set. Fire rings not fire pits. Port-a potties not vault toilets."
ScoutIdk if we hit the most busy weekend, but the campground was so over crowded, people all over the place, our site was almost smaller then our car... and someone got hit crossing the bridge next to our site. Showers were flooded. It happened to be a very rough weekend to camp there.
ScoutAmazing view of the sunset!! Rock hunting is cool! Owners are decent.
LegendPoint Abbaye County Park is located in Baraga County. Be prepared as cellphone service is unreliable here. It is located on the Abbaye Peninsula which offers other camping spots and sandy beaches along the way! If you come into L’Anse Michigan through downtown(Main Street/Skanee Road) continue up the hill out of town. Follow this for about 10miles until you come to Townline Road. Turn left here and go 5miles until you reach Point Abbaye Road. You can only go right here, DO NOT GO STRAIGHT! There should be signs but locals often damage these signs as they don't want visitors. If you follow this road it will take you to the end. It is about a 30 min drive to the end. In the spring Point Abbaye Road can be quite muddy in places. For most of the warmer months the road is easily passable by most vehicles but there are some areas you may need to navigate around mud puddles. Point Abbaye Road is not plowed all the way to the end in winter and drivers should use caution in the late-fall as may become sloppy quickly. Point Abbaye County Park is a mix of forest and rock and pertrudes out into Lake Superior. At the end of the road there is area for parking as well as a picnic area with tables and a well kept outhouse. A short hiking trail is baracaded with rocks to keep vehicles off the hiking trail. This trail takes you to the point.
The view from Point Abbaye is FANTASTIC from the Keweenaw Bay and Peninsula to the Huron Mountains. I have seen high water levels and low water levels here, just be careful! Low water creates steep drops into Lake Superior high water means caution with the waves! On the trail ( Which loops) there are 3 campsites free of charge first come basis. All have a picnic table and make shift fire rings that sit on the shore of Lake Superior 2 on the North side and 1 on the South. It is a short walk back to the parking area if you need to use the restroom or throw out your trash. just remember this is rustic camping at its finest and please leave no trace when visiting!
RangerThe only caveats to this place were lack of privacy on the lakefront (although there seemed to be a bit more privacy in the spots by the river, but that would take away from the beauty of staying here) and the fact it is an obviously well known place to camp. A bit windy, but I’m sure that’s to be expected in mid October. People were kayaking and fishing and while there were a good handful of people around, everyone was respectful and it was just an overall great experience.
RangerBeautiful lakefront camping with a few spots to choose from. Not a whole lot of space/privacy between sites once you enter the camping area, which is the only reason it did not receive 5 stars. Easy to get to and the road seemed well maintained. Verizon service was available.
ScoutNice quiet campground right on Lake Superior No electric sites
GuideUS Highway 41 starts in Miami, FL and ends in a cul-de-sac about a half mile past this campground. This Michigan state park campground is part of the historic Ft Wilkins park.
I camped in the West campground extension (sites 140-160). The access road is paved, as are all the mostly level parking pads in this portion of the campground. In the extension the campsites closer to Fanny Hooe lake are pull throughs, the sites further back from the lake are back in sites. All sites are nicely treed. Some sites are more private than others, depending on vegetation.
The west campground has a new bath house with flush toilets, showers, and an outside sink for dishwashing. Electric pedestals have 30 and 20 amp outlets. There is a double sided dump station on the access road into the campground with tank flush outlets and potable water outlets. The water sources in the campground itself are bucket fill only with no threaded hose outlet. Firewood is normally available at the park contact station and at the general store in Copper Harbor about a mile away, though both were sold out when I was there.
The campground was over 80% full at midweek in October with license plates from all corners on the US.
GuideHad all the amenities. No cell coverage but slooooooooowwwwww WiFi. Location is everything. Amazing place.
GuideThe a large primitive campground located very near copper Harbor in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Although it is very close to Lake superior, you cannot see it from anywhere in the campground. There is a large man-made pond at the center of the campground. The best part of this campground is its location. With easy access to High Rock Bay and Brockway Mountain overlook, and lots of places to go trail riding with your 4x4.
We were there for KOAR 2026 sponsored by Northology. It was a blast and the campground worked very well for that purpose.
The grounds are kept in good condition and the pit toilets were clean. It looks like they are installing another pit toilet now.
I have included some pictures from the general area around Copper Harbor that we visited.
Lake Superior dominates the landscape around Mohawk, Michigan, with 1,729 miles of shoreline and maximum depths of 1,332 feet. The Keweenaw Peninsula extends into the lake, creating a unique microclimate that affects camping conditions throughout the year. Winter temperatures often drop below 0°F while summer highs rarely exceed 75°F, making late June through early September the primary camping season.
**Beach activities: Lake Superior offers swimming opportunities during summer months. At McLain State Park Campground, separate beaches accommodate both humans and pets. "The campground has a very nice beach and a dog friendly beach. All sites had a very nice fire pit though there was no grate," notes Thomas S.
**Historical exploration: Visit restored mining-era buildings in the area. Fort Wilkins Historic State Park provides access to preserved military structures from the 1840s. A camper explains, "We enjoyed visiting the historic fort - they've done a great job of making history understandable." The fort offers daily interpretive programs during peak season.
**Mountain biking: The Copper Harbor trail system provides 35+ miles of singletrack. Nearby, Trails End Campground offers convenient access. "Close to one entrance to the mountain bike trail system and about a mile bike ride into town on a gravel trail," reports Jeanie P. The trails range from beginner-friendly paths to advanced technical routes.
**Lake views: Waterfront camping options with superior vistas. At City of Houghton RV Park, Nancy W. describes, "Despite the sites being pretty close, you have great water views, within walking distance to downtown and a short car ride away from lots of things to do and places to visit."
**Secluded spots: Several campgrounds offer private sites away from crowds. Lydia T. describes her stay at McLain State Park: "Great campground with secluded sites. I really enjoyed staying here. We stayed on campsite 75 and had a beautiful view of lake superior."
**Clean facilities: Recently upgraded amenities enhance comfort. "The facilities are well maintained and the bathrooms are in good repair," states a reviewer at Hancock Recreation Area Beach & Campground. "Great restroom and shower facilities. Enjoyed walking down by the water."
**Reservation needs: During summer months, advance booking is essential. "We called with just a couple weeks notice but scored a site because someone cancelled," shares Nancy W. about Houghton RV Park. Some campgrounds like Trails End operate on first-come, first-served basis.
**Weather variability: Lake effect conditions change rapidly even in summer. "Lake superior water is cold!" warns Wendy L. about McLain State Park. Pack extra layers even for July/August trips.
**Limited services: Some campgrounds offer minimal amenities. Michael U. reports at McLain State Park: "Maybe 10 non-reservable sites ($27). Pit toilets and water near camping. Modern bathhouse with amazing showers."
**Access challenges: Road conditions vary, especially to more remote locations. "The road in is AWFUL. But slow driving is the cure for that," advises Chuck M. about Lake Perrault, a dispersed camping option.
**Beach-friendly sites: Locations with safe swimming access work best for children. Lake Linden Village Campground provides waterfront options. Michael B. notes, "Location is on Torch Lake in the town of Lake Linden MI. Well maintained and friendly campers all around."
**Recreation areas: Parks with dedicated play spaces enhance family trips. "There is a city beach/park adjacent to the campground," mentions Carol W. about Houghton RV Park, adding that restroom access is available at this beach area.
**Tent-friendly zones: For families on a budget, designated tent areas offer economical options. "They have a lower portion that's made more for trailers or motorhomes, and an upper rustic portion for tents. We stayed on a tent site, which was huge! It easily fit our 14 person tent and a 6 person tent," shares Mindi M. about Village Park.
**Wildlife viewing: Animal sightings create memorable experiences. "We saw a few bald eagles and a snowy owl during our stay, very cool," reports Nikki P. at Lake Linden Village Campground.
**Site selection: Choose locations based on RV size and needed hookups. At Fort Wilkins, one camper advises, "Campground offers variety of type sites with mixed amenities and sun or shade. More secluded sites may not be suited to larger length camping units."
**Utility access: Water and electric availability varies between campgrounds. "Nice for a state park. Exactly what you would expect. Had a nice bath and shower building, firewood for sale, dump station and water fill," notes Kelly L. about McLain State Park.
**Connectivity considerations: Internet and cell service fluctuate throughout the region. "We stayed for about a week and a half and used Starlink as our everyday internet source (60+ mbps download, no interruptions). AT&T cell signal was decent," reports Nikki P. about her stay at Lake Linden Village Campground.
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