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    Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness State Park Camping
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Wilderness State Park Camping

    Beautiful views, but goes down to a skeleton crew in the off season!

    We booked site 118 for the third week in October and really enjoyed our stay! A few things to note: 

    - The showers and camp office were both closed when we arrived (10/23/24). I asked a park ranger and he said they typically close around the first week in October. If this is the case when you arrive too, you check in at the camp office using the phone in the yellow box which will direct you to a park employee. You will need your reservation number and license plate number ready. 

    - Don't forget to purchase your Michigan parks vehicle pass, which is separate from your camp reservation. 

    - Surprisingly, the potable water spigot near our campsite (just a short walk away) was still on! I know there was another review on here that said it was off already by mid-October, but it was on for us! 

    - You are a stones throw away from your parking spot, although some spots do align directly with their site most are not actually on their site, but still very close.

    - Pets are not allowed on the beach during piping plover nesting season (April I believe.) 

    The beach front sites like ours are really really neat. You have a pretty good view of the water and your own private path right down to the beach. Keep in mind, you are likely to experience high winds. There were a couple days where our tent was getting buffeted around and starting a fire was challenging. 

    I know a lot of the reviews say it's a pretty loud, busy campground, which I'm sure is the case in the warmer months. When we were here it was a virtual ghost town. All the RV spots next to us were completely closed for the season and we had no neighbors at all until Friday night. When neighbors did arrive they were quiet--but that's always luck of the draw! 

    Site 118 is within view of the vault toilet, which supports around 6 sites so if it had been busier there would have been quite a few people coming and going in front of our site. I think if we went again while the showers and camp office were open we would maybe go for a different site slightly farther from the bathroom and with a bit more tree cover (122 looked quite nice if I remember correctly.) 

    We had no issues at all with wildlife. 

    There is a little store called Cecil's Trading Post 5 min drive away from the campground where they have an honor system for firewood--cash only, of course. The store itself was closed while we were there, but we bought firewood from them. It looked like you could maybe also get ice on the honor system. 

    Mackinaw city is quick to get to and there were plenty of restaurants and attractions still open when we were there even though it was right on the cusp of the off season. If you want to drive over the bridge into the UP, it's a 4 buck toll each way for cars FYI. 

    We stopped at a local brewery very close to the campground called Biere de Mac, which I highly recommend--great beer, good food, big open grassy outdoor area that allows dogs, and super friendly. 

    Happy camping!

  • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Search Bay Dispersed
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Search Bay Dispersed

    Great little spot

    Ended up with a flat tire from what we assume was leftover trash metal from the campsites but despite that it was beautiful and we got to see the northern lights 😍

  • Chad H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

    Awesome location

    We’ve stayed at Mackinac Millcreek a few times. Awesome campground, definitely need to know the campground a little bit IF you’re planning on bringing a very large RV. But if not, call the office they’ll put you in a good spot. Our first time to the campground was pretty funny, the whole camp ground was sold out. But they squeezed us in by the rally building and apologized about it being by the maintenance area. Turn out to be one of the best spots we’ve camped. There was a lot of partying, so it was perfect for us. But the rest of the campground is pretty chill.

  • Wailym C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Falls - Tahquamenon Falls State Park
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Lower Falls - Tahquamenon Falls State Park

    Absolute Perfection

    Our first visit to this park and first stay at campground, and it was absolute bliss!  Absolutely worth the drive to enjoy all the peace, quiet, space, views, amenities, trails and of course the waterfalls.  Words cannot really explain the beauty all around.  The recent upgrades to this park can easily be seen and appreciated in the well kept grounds, available amenities, picnic areas, pavilions , fully functional accessible bathrooms and large personal shower rooms. Not a detail was missed!    And yes, the restaurant is a plus!  We enjoyed delicious bison burgers and beer.  The campground was full of guests but quiet, clean, clean restrooms, self serve firewood machine that accepts cards!  We were surprised to find out that you will need to pay for state park pass even with camping reservations. The $40 annual pass is the best value if visiting for longer than 3 days.  We stayed for 4 nights with 34’ camper on site 188, which is at the very beginning of loop but still very quiet, no road noise. Outer sites are very spacious, inner sites are much smaller.  Convenient trails connect Lower and upper falls, 4 miles.  One mile trail to reach lower falls from campground. the lower falls alone will give you plenty to explore.  We spent two days there, one kayaking around the lower falls and river where you can launch your own kayak from lower falls, next to picnic area and paddle up to the falls and down river. but be mindful, you will paddle upstream heading back. Some areas are low but doable. The park offers canoe rental but only to lower fall and back. We spent another full day just walking around taking everything in, and cooling off in the falls of course.  The upper fall area is just as lovely but you can only view from view points.  We enjoyed an evening walk to upper falls when hardly no one was there.  The park is roughly 30 mins to nearby lighthouses, 90 mins to western points like Munising and pictured rocks.  No need to second guess this place, just go and enjoy responsibly!  And please be respectful of this beautiful park.

  • Kaitlin R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery

    Clean and quiet, cramped

    Campground was quaint and bathrooms were well attended to. Campsites were very small; your neighbor's sewer tube was right underneath your picnic table. Neighbors were quiet and respectful, but the campground was right off the highway with a lot of traffic noise.

  • Teresa R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness State Park Camping
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Wilderness State Park Camping

    Nice park, very big park but…..

    Don’t try to arrive early and get in. They don’t allow early entry. Check in is 3 pm period. Not real friendly, not rude either. Give the trading post 5 stars super nice well stocked. Lots of fire wood bundles to choose from. Has snack propane bottles

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Search Bay Dispersed
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Search Bay Dispersed

    Stunning

    Absolutely stunning location! This dispersed campsite offers breathtaking views right on the shoreline. The serenity of the water and the peaceful surroundings make for an unforgettable experience. The terrain is slightly rocky, and there’s a constant wind—both to be expected—but it only adds to the rugged charm. Plus, the Verizon cell service was excellent—a cherry on top for staying connected while enjoying nature. Highly recommended!

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Lake RV Resort and Campground
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Indian Lake RV Resort and Campground

    Older campground

    Campground is older and I understand it was purchased a year ago. Some of the spaces are a little tight but managable. Hostess was very polite and helpfull! The last day they had updated the wifii and it worked great! Every site is close to the lake. We were there for 8 days and would stay there again. Didn’t use the bathrooms or the showers but they looked clean when I checked them out.

  • Cory H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blind Sucker #1 State Forest Campground
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Blind Sucker #1 State Forest Campground

    Quiet, Clean, & Simple

    Busy weekend in the area, but this little gem had some openings.   My wife and I grabbed a site next to the water.  We were camping in a tent, but their would have been plenty of room for a sizeable RV.   Decent shore fishing near the campground.  Short hike or drive to Lake Superior beaches.   Easy drive to Grand Marias if you needed something.  No hesitation to stay here again.

  • Robert M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Search Bay Dispersed
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Search Bay Dispersed

    Your Amenities are Fresh air, Nature, beauty and peace.

    I rated it high because it was as promised. Someone who is looking for a campground with bathrooms and showers would be disappointed, but apparently did not read the description. 

    I had an 18' Thor Scope B class pulling a kayak trailer. I wouldn't try driving anything much bigger to this end of the trail. I did see a vehicle pull one of those boxy 20' camping trailers into a campsite up the road. I was pleased and surprised to find a site I could simply pull into, right on the lake looking out at a million-dollar view of a beautiful bay, with a deep cedar forest on the other side. The soothing sound of what seemed like an almost constant breeze through the cedars was wonderful.

    I don't know if it's just that I came at the right time but didn't see a single mosquito in three days, nor was I bothered by any other bug. 

    There was a 1-3 bar Verizon signal.

    Loved this campsite. My thanks to The Dyrt.

  • Tori R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wide Waters Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Wide Waters Dispersed Camping

    Parking pull off

    We spent about an hour exploring the surrounding roads for a better spot but it's all residential with some narrow and overgrown logging roads. Ended up coming back down to this spot which is just a little parking round-about. It's not private but no one drove by until morning and it's flat and spacious for bigger rigs.

  • Dan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground

    Great Gem, With Flowing Well

    Less than half full. Good non motorized boat launch. Nice forest, most sites well screened. 4 sites with great lake view, on little lake. kayaked around lake. No real navigable access to the larger Bevoort Lake or Lake Michigan. Quiet, no highway noise.

  • Dan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan At St. Ignace
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Lake Michigan At St. Ignace

    Great dune beach access

    Only 60 to 75 percent full midweek in July. Most sites are first come first served. Most sites are separated by natural forest. Beautiful dunes and beach. Traffic noise from highway is an issue.

  • Dan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Brimley State Park
    Jul. 23, 2024

    Brimley State Park

    On the lake awesome beach

    Lucky to get a site along the beach. Bathhouses are new, in great shape. Sites along lake are small. Big campground, not a lot of screening between sites. Tends to fill up, even midweek in July.

  • Alex A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Clear Lake Campsite
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Clear Lake Campsite

    RV camping doesn't get much more beautiful and secluded than this

    This was such a gem of a site. I couldn't believe it was available as late as we reserved it. Only 20-30 minutes from the National Lakeshore and reserved for $8 on Recreation.gov.

    No hookups, no trash, no water, but so worth it for the landscape and isolation.

    It's right on a gorgeous lake, and you're the only ones there. Perfect place to set up camp!

  • Tony C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wide Waters Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Wide Waters Dispersed Camping

    Bondocking near Root bear falls

    Easy in and out. open area and trees on perimeter. Looks like its an ATV staging area. No starlink, no Cell service. Bring your bug spray!

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Bodi Lake State Forest Campground
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Bodi Lake State Forest Campground

    Beautiful Lakefront Camping

    Arrived here late after finding no sites at Mouth of the Two Hearted. Found an excellent tent site that comfortably accommodated 2 tents and a sleeping hammock. Site also had beach access so our kayaks could launch easily. There seemed to be to be a decent number of fishermen in the morning, but our own fishing attempts were unsuccessful.

    Bodi Lake trail looked interesting, but my feet were killing me from hiking Taquamenon earlier that day, and we were eager to get back to 2 Heart. Looking forward to coming back at a future date to try it out.

  • Robert S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Monocle Lake
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Monocle Lake

    Quick outting on nice little lake

    Nice USFS campground on a little inland lake at the bottom of Mission Hill. The campground had big sites. No problem fitting are 32 footer. The lake is good for swimming. We brought our paddle board and kayaks and a great time. We tried a little fishing and did catch a small mouth and a few small perch. Had to fill out water tank just down the road at the casino campground. Big pine day use on Lake Superior is just a few miles down the road. Kids love the cold water. Vault toilets were clean. Only negative was a noisy neighbor. There was no host on the host site.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carp River Campground
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Carp River Campground

    Cozy campground

    We really enjoyed this small, cozy campground. The sites are nicely spaced out for privacy. We stayed in site #15. It was very spacious and right near the bathrooms. Our only complaints are that there were some potholes in the road that could be filled in, and the mosquitoes were horrendous. No amount of bug spray or tiki candles helped. We will definitely be staying at this campground again the next time we visit the area.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mackinaw City / Mackinac Island KOA
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Mackinaw City / Mackinac Island KOA

    Great park near Mackinac Island ferries

    Our site was $99.89 night.

    We were in Site# 98. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
    We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep. The site was easy to level.

    Our site was not shaded with limited trees (many were shaded though). This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

    This lot (a premium lot) comes with a concrete patio with a round table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs and a fire pit and a charcoal box grill.

    It is an easy access to the campground from highway -(approximately 1 mile from highway).

    There is free WiFi. They offer Cable TV and there are many channels.

    There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
    They sell wood for $7 a bundle.

    They pickup your garbage at your site daily.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent regular bicycles and e-bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

    They do have a Swimming pool. There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball,horseshoe, and corn hole. There is a Reading lending library and board games to borrow.

    They have a great general store. There is an electric car charging station. They sell propane.

    There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.

    The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes.

    There are great places to ride bikes outside of campground. From the campground, there is a nature trail that you can take your bike that leads you to the. North Western State Trail.

    They have cabins for rent and tent areas.

    They have one shower house. The shower house has individual showers. Toilets with sinks are in a shared bathroom. These are kept very clean.

    There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility. There are approximately 5 washers and 5 dryers. It is approximately $2.50 to wash and $1.50 to dry a load.

    They have a fenced in dog park.

    Bugs (mosquitoes/flies)did not seem to be an issue.

    There were trails to hike off of the campground.

    Some fun things to do outside of the campground are go to the beach (1 mile away); visit Mackinac Island (both major ferries will transport you for free - this KOA provides you information for Shepler’s Ferry). Both ferries offer packages that include horse drawn carriage rides, Fort Mackinac admission, Island Hotel Admission, Butterfly House admission, Mystery Town admission, and Parking options). There is a Jack Pine Lumberjack show.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Castle Rock Lakefront Mackinac Trail Campground
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Castle Rock Lakefront Mackinac Trail Campground

    Great campground on Lake Huron

    Certainly! Here’s a review for the campground:


    I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful campground next to Lake Huron, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The location is absolutely stunning, with beautiful lake views and easy beach access that made our stay truly memorable. The rates were very reasonable, providing great value for the exceptional amenities offered.

    One of the highlights of our visit was the recreation and game area, which kept the whole family entertained. The facilities were well-maintained and offered a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy.

    What truly set this campground apart, though, was the staff. They were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. I was particularly touched by their kindness and attentiveness when my youngest daughter fell ill. They went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable and that we had everything we needed.

    Overall, I highly recommend this campground to anyone looking for a beautiful, affordable, and family-friendly place to stay by Lake Huron. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be returning!




Guide to Naubinway

Camping near Naubinway, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Explore the beaches: Many campgrounds, like Hog Island Point State Forest Campground, provide easy access to stunning beaches. One camper mentioned, "The sites were spaced out perfectly. Our site was just steps from Lake Michigan."
  • Kayaking and canoeing: Campers at Northland Outfitters enjoyed renting watercraft. A review noted, "We rented a canoe trip right there in the campground."
  • Hiking: The area is great for hiking, with trails nearby. One visitor said, "There is some great hiking in the area," when talking about Trout Lake Campground.

What campers like

  • Scenic views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. A review for Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground said, "Our site was right on Brevoort Lake, the campsite was absolutely gorgeous."
  • Clean facilities: Many campgrounds, such as Brevoort Lake Campground, are praised for their cleanliness. One camper mentioned, "The vault toilets were the cleanest I've ever seen anywhere!"
  • Friendly staff: Campers appreciate helpful staff at places like St. Ignace-Mackinac Island KOA. A review noted, "Staff is very helpful and pleasant."

What you should know

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially if they are near roads. A camper at Hog Island Point State Forest Campground mentioned, "The only real complaint is how close to the main road you are."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Brevoort Lake Campground lacks electric hookups and showers, which some campers found inconvenient.
  • Booking in advance: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A visitor at Wilderness State Park Camping advised, "Book early to get a campsite on the beach!"

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites, like Lake Michigan At St. Ignace, where "Most sites are separated by natural forest."
  • Activities for kids: Many campgrounds offer fun activities. One camper at Northland Outfitters mentioned, "There is a horseshoe pit, volleyball court, canoe, and kayak rentals available."
  • Safety first: Ensure your campsite is safe for kids. A review for Trout Lake Campground noted, "The fire pit was less than desirable. Small and no concrete base which made me weary of littles."

Tips from RVers

Camping near Naubinway, Michigan, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

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