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None of the campgrounds in the Newberry, Michigan area offer dedicated horse facilities according to the data. The JSON information shows that all listed campgrounds are marked with "NO horse-corral" in their features list. While several campgrounds accommodate various camping styles including tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options, none specifically market themselves as equestrian-friendly or provide specialized horse accommodations like corrals, stalls, or dedicated equestrian campsites.
Equestrians planning to camp near Newberry may need to look beyond the immediate area or make alternative arrangements. Nearby campgrounds like Newberry Campground, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, and Jack Pine Lodge provide standard camping amenities such as drinking water, electric hookups, and shower facilities, but lack horse-specific infrastructure. Visitors with horses would need to contact these establishments directly to inquire about possible accommodations or temporary arrangements for horses. The numerous trails and natural areas in Michigan's Upper Peninsula make it a potentially attractive destination for horseback riding, but proper advance planning is essential for those traveling with equine companions.
"The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at."
"Easy drive to the falls, nice clean grounds, and right next to ATV trails"
"This has and will remain my favorite campground in Michigan."
"Located just outside of the town of Paradise on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan."
from $20 - $23 / night
Check Availability"I have absolutely nothing but positive things to say. I am more one to frequent rustic and secluded campgrounds."
"This campground is very close to trailhead. Well maintained, decent wifi. Don't expect any Verizon cell coverage here. Sites are nice and large, staff is friendly and the bar has good food"
from $33 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Was slightly passed the pin marker on the same unlaced road - only about 1/4-1/2 off the highway."
"There was only 1 car drive by in 2 days."
"Watch the sunset from your tent on top of a 40 foot over lake MI."
from $25 - $50 / night
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GuideThis has and will remain my favorite campground in Michigan. Easy access to the Tahquamenon River, bathrooms are always clean and showers all work very well, sites are generally private due to surrounding trees, and the overall campground is small relative to most modern campgrounds.
LegendThis beautiful state park is a stunner during the fall colors! Located just outside of the town of Paradise on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It has all the amenities of a state park such as: spacious camp sites with plenty of room for larger RV’s, fire rings, picnic tables, super clean bathrooms and showers, nature programs, a playground, and a camp store. The campsites vary from rustic to those equipped with electricity to camper cabins, depending on your needs.
There are miles of hiking trails, gorgeous waterfalls, fishing boat rentals, paddling/canoeing opportunities, large picnic areas for groups and more. In the winter, they offer snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
Camp site fees vary, but keep in mind that non-residents pay an additional $9 per day for use of Michigan State Parks.
GuideWe stayed in site 38, in the Lower Falls- Portage campground. It's an open area which is shaded. We had 30 amp and access to drinking water on site. Verizon was able to bring in 3G, at best. Bathroom/Showers were about 200 feet from our site. They were extremely clean, even though it was rainy and muddy. As for the rain, our site didn't have standing water, but it was mainly dirt, which was a challenge not to track in our rig. Bring a rug or at least a mat! Nice big fire pits. There is a guy that drives through the park frequently, selling firewood for $5 a bundle. From our campground, it was a short hike, down to the lower falls, store and restaurant. if you make the loop around the lower falls, it's about 3 miles and half of it is through some amazing woods. You can also hike to the Upper falls, that's about a 4 mile hike, one way. But as a reward, there is a Brewery, restaurant, store, big deck with fireplace, at the entrance of the Upper falls. If you truly want to camp to get away from TV, Internet, phones and the daily grind, this place might be for you.
GuideWe stayed here on the very last night they were open this season. The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at. It was a bit pricey for camping $40 for a pop up truck camper with only electric and water.
They have hot showers that were clean and looked taken care of. They have a playground, playroom and a pool. None of this was open during our visit but I imagine in the summer it is all going strong and the kids have a blast. My one complaint was it is pretty close to the road and during a heavy tourist season it could probably be pretty loud.
LegendWhat amazing waterfalls there are in Upper Michigan! There are a couple camping areas and after some research we chose to stay in the Upper Falls campground (which seemed less busy than the Lower Falls). Our site was large right near the creek, which was scenic, but I think attracted more mosquitos unfortunately. This campground is very near to a restaurant and a little store. The hike between the lower and upper falls was nice and we enjoyed it a lot!
GuideThe Tahquamenon Falls State Park is gorgeous! The campground that we visited was the one by the river mouth. The campground is well maintained, the toilets and baths - clean. The camp sites are situated in the middle of a river bend and the area is very picturesque. The town of Paradise is close nearby and one can find almost anything in the very well stocked stores. The river has a couple of waterfalls upstream from the Rivermouth Campground - the Lower and Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Other sites of interest nearby are the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, the Point Iroquois Light at Bay Mills on Whitefish Bay. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Mackinac Island are also fairly close (a couple of hours away driving distance) in case you need to enrich your experience. The area is also pierced by the North Country Trail. A very refreshing hike for us was the hike between the Upper and Lower Falls. A nice reward at the end of the trail is a small brewery with some interesting beer selection. The whole area is very beautiful and despite the gloomy weather it was a memorable experience.
GuideThe campground is nestled in the trees along the Tahquamenon River near the rivermouth of Lake Superior. The campsite was on the end of the loop with the walking path along the river.
There is river access along the back of the campground for fishing or enjoying the beautiful wetlands.
The campground is about a 20-30 minute drive to the main Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
LegendWe stayed in site # 29 at the River mouth Campground. It is a beautiful campground and was quiet most of the time. Our site had water & electric, a picnic table & a nice fire pit. The bathrooms were behind our camper they were nice not that we use them. We drove to the other part of the park I like this campground much better. The other part of the campground is close to the falls & they are beautiful. Root beer falls they call it due to the color of the water. There are many view points you can get very close to the falls.
There isn't much else around but there is whitefish point with the Shipwreck Museum. It's amazing all the shipwrecks, lives lost & stories behind it all. This was well worth the drive to it. The Edmond Fitzgerald display is there with the bell from the ship, they replaced it with a bell that has all the names of the crew on it. There is a lighthouse there & several buildings you can go in, really enjoyed it.
We kayaked the river , went under a small bridge into Lake Superior then turned around it was getting windy. Nice day on the water.
GuideReviews can be so subjective, an employees bad day, the crowed at the campground etc.....
Let's start with the campground on its own merits removing all people involved.
Bathrooms - Centrally located and exceptionally clean and modern with very nice individual shower stalls.
Campground sites - Sites ranged from normal size to no chance for privacy whatsoever. We stayed in site 3, it seemed to be one of the sites with a bit more room.
Ok we arrived at what turned out to be a few minutes before the office closed. The guy working the office seemed to be in a hurry to leave and did not really give us much info on the campground, he just highlighted the available sites and sent me on my way. When we got back to the office, less than ten minutes later, he was gone and it was locked up. So I used the phone service and called my site in.
As I was doing this another state park employee walks up to the office, I inquire about wood, he says it is not available any longer because the cash drawer is closed out already. I was like can you put $5 on the counter and do it in the morning? No He tells me I need to drive to town and find wood, but does not tell me where to get it from.
I was a bit surprised because we had been camping at state parks in Michigan for a week and had nothing but amazing and super helpful park employees at every park.
So we drove to town and finally found someone who had wood in stock.
When we got back to the campground we set up camp, settled in and took the dog for a walk. Headed back to our campsite to get a fire going and relaxed for a bit enjoying the fire. After we settled in for the nite, things got loud, people yelling, dogs barking, it was one of the noisiest campgrounds I have ever been in. I am not sure how late into the night it went but it seemed like there were a lot of campsites that got together to party.
So other then the time around the campfire the stay here really was not our cup of tea so we moved on the next day and most likely will not return to this campground.
Equestrian camping near Newberry, Michigan presents challenges for travelers with horses. Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with elevations ranging from 600-1,000 feet, the Newberry area experiences humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The region sits at the gateway to Tahquamenon Falls State Park, though most local campgrounds don't provide specialized facilities for horses.
Explore Tahquamenon Falls: A 20-30 minute drive from Rivermouth Modern Campground offers access to this natural wonder. "We loved staying at Tahquamenon Falls State Park hiking along the river between the falls was great and it was total worth the extra few dollars to rent a boat and row out to the island," notes Bryan T.
Visit Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum: Located about 20 minutes from Tahquamenon Falls State Park. "20 minutes away is the Great Lakes shipwreck museum (if you're into history it's really cool)," shares Tom.
Ride ATV/SXS trails: The area offers extensive off-road vehicle trails with direct access from Jack Pine Lodge and Campground. "It has direct trail access from the property, and they provide a free ORV hand washing station and air for tires," explains Erika P.
Stargazing opportunities: The Upper Peninsula offers excellent dark sky viewing. "Beaver Island is a designated dark sky area and I've seen the aurora multiple times," reports Mike M., who stays at St. James Township Campground.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain quality restrooms and showers. At Newberry Campground, Chris M. notes, "Lady at the office is one the nicest people I have ever met. Nice clean sites. A lot of pull through sites, and a lot of different style of sites wooded and grassy."
Family-friendly amenities: Newberry Campground offers recreation for children. "There's a playground a pool for kids. Large wooded sites and friendly staff," comments Hannah.
Restaurant access: On-site dining options save campers from cooking every meal. "The lodge has exceptional food and the camp store carries a little bit of everything," shares Nancy B. about Jack Pine Lodge.
Private campsites: Some locations offer more secluded options than others. According to Yetiman at Newberry Campground, "The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at."
No dedicated horse facilities: Horse owners must make alternative arrangements as none of the campgrounds offer corrals or equestrian-specific campsites near Newberry.
Cell service varies: Coverage can be spotty in this remote region. At Hickey Marsh Dispersed Camping, Hunter W. reports, "Cell service with Verizon was shockingly good," while at Jack Pine Lodge, Hannah notes, "Don't expect any Verizon cell coverage here."
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds close during winter. Newberry Campground operates "May 23 to October 15," while Rivermouth Modern Campground runs "April 22 to November 30."
Bug protection essential: The UP is known for its insect population. "This year, the gnats were just about unbearable, but no fault of the campground (welcome to the UP)," advises Lora H.
Pool access: Catchin' Crickets Campground offers sites with electricity for $45 and without for $35. Though Arash F. notes, "Trees need some time to grow larger to provide any shade if anybody looking for a campsite with shade."
Kid-friendly activities: Newberry Campground features amenities for children. "They have a playground, playroom and a pool. None of this was open during our visit but I imagine in the summer it is all going strong and the kids have a blast," shares Yetiman.
Boat rentals: Consider water activities for family fun. Bryan T. recommends, "It was total worth the extra few dollars to rent a boat and row out to the island" at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Camp selection: Choose sites based on privacy needs. Kelli V. cautions about Newberry Campground: "If you happen to have a neighbor, you share campfire and picnic table space. Luckily enough, this place doesn't seem like it's ever THAT busy."
Site sizes vary: Check campground specifications before booking. At St. James Township Campground, campers can "Watch the sunset from your tent on top of a 40 foot over lake MI," says Casey B., but the space may not accommodate large RVs.
Pull-through availability: Some campgrounds offer easy access for larger rigs. Naomi L. shares about Hickey Marsh, "We pulled in a 15 foot trailer and turned it around but wouldn't go much bigger."
Hookup options: Jack Pine Lodge offers full services for RVs. "Most sites have water/sewage and 30 or 50amp service," notes Erika P.
Internet access considerations: For those working remotely, Chris M. notes Jack Pine Lodge has advantages: "WiFi is great, friendly people. Orv trails right on site super nice if you ride."
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