The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Best Glamping near Ontonagon, MI

165 Reviews

The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park glamping accommodations offer a unique balance of wilderness immersion and comfort in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The park houses several yurts strategically positioned for maximum privacy and scenic views, featuring rustic yet comfortable interiors with real beds, wood-burning stoves, and picnic tables. Nearby, Union River Big Bear Campground includes glamping options with electricity and water access, situated directly across from Lake Superior's pristine shoreline. Twin Lakes State Park also provides glamping accommodations with lake views and modern amenities within natural surroundings. A visitor noted, "This place in the fall is magic. Beautifully wooded, many sites have a view of Lake Superior. You can hear the waves at night."

Access to Lake Superior's shoreline creates exceptional recreational opportunities for glamping guests. The beach across from Union River Big Bear Campground offers sunset viewing spots and stone collecting opportunities, while hiking trails throughout the Porcupine Mountains provide day trip options from glamping sites. Several glamping locations maintain proximity to waterfalls, particularly those near Bond Falls Campground. During winter months, some year-round glamping accommodations serve as cozy basecamps for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing adventures. River Road RV Park maintains a collection of books and DVDs for guests to borrow during their stay. According to one camper, "We decided to go on a two week no plans but travel trip and found this campground by mistake and so happy we did. Super nice family-owned location with showers, wifi and so much more."

Map showing campgrounds near Ontonagon, MichiganExplore the Map

Best Glamping Sites Near Ontonagon, Michigan (15)

    1. River Road RV Park, Campground and Bunkhouse

    7 Reviews
    Ontonagon, MI
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 884-4600

    "Just a few blocks from the Ontonagon city marina. Somewhat close to city beaches on Lake Superior. The bathrooms and showers are always clean. Nice pull through sites and full hookups."

    "Nice fishing on the Ontonagon River and big marina close-by. Porcupine Mountains just minutes down the road. Nice selection of books and DVDs to borrow too. Great play area for kids."

    2. Union River Big Bear Campground

    14 Reviews
    White Pine, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 885-5324

    $28 - $40 / night

    "This is a beautiful campground right next to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park in the U P of Michigan."

    "Campground is surrounded by trees which provide a lot of shade, inner circle sights are close together, some unique set ups but the outside sides are spacious.."

    3. Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    17 Reviews
    White Pine, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 447-2757

    "After driving up from Chicago, checking in, and then driving to Little Carp River Road, finally ready to hike at 4pm."

    "Campsite LS-14 had a lovely location on the lake, but was very muddy/previously submerged with water. It immediately abuts site LS-13."

    4. Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Toivola, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 288-3321

    "My family could not find anywhere to stay and this was the very last campsite on the map in the state of Michigan. We thought F it."

    "Right on a lake. We were site 44 it rained a lot. But it didn't flood the site. So that was a bonus. Bathrooms were outdated but we'll kept."

    5. Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Marenisco, MI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 842-3341

    "Had a great site right on the lake, fire pit was 10 feet from the water, most sites are large with trees but not many are very level."

    "We loved staying at Lake Gogebic!

    There’s a beach a short walk through the campground and the site hosts are super friendly."

    6. Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    36 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 885-5275

    $4 - $20 / night

    "If you are looking for real out door experience with no common amenities except running water this is the place for you. Enjoy amazing waterfalls, rugged camping and gorgeous lake Superior sunsets..."

    "Great location, and has the basics for the camping.  I was in site 44, and most of the sites in the "middle" were more of an open field with a couple of trees. "

    7. Bond Falls Campground

    16 Reviews
    Ottawa National Forest, MI
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 827-3235

    "There are vault toilets and hand-pump well drinking water in several places, and picnic tables and fire pits at each camp site. The sites are well maintained, clean, and reasonably flat."

    "Beautiful sites, some very private and right on the lake. Boat launch nearby. Sites are spacious and privacy depends in the site. Some are isolated, others are mean to camp with friends."

    8. Ontonagon County Park

    4 Reviews
    Bergland, MI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 575-3952

    "For the last 3 years the county has hired a new manager who lives on site. The county put in a new shower house that would make a college locker room look weak."

    9. Ottawa National Forest Black River Harbor Campground

    6 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 932-1330

    "this campground was nice, clean, decent size sites with pressurized water throughout the park, a few sites with nice Lake Superior view, is up on a ridge so can’t actually access water from the campground"

    "This campground is one of the best in/near the Ottawa National Forest. Sites are large and there are lots of trees creating privacy. We loved the hiking trails surrounding the area!"

    10. Alpine Campground & RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 667-0737

    $20 - $40 / night

    "There are tons of hiking trails that start right In the campground. My favorite hike is to the waterfall and walking up the steps to get to the top of it."

    "Right next to Black River. Sites sit back from highway so easy access and quiet. Open year round. Showers. Owner is friendly and very helpful."

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 15 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Ontonagon Contest

Enter to Win

Recent Glamping Photos near Ontonagon, MI

9 Photos of 15 Ontonagon Campgrounds

Glamping Reviews near Ontonagon, MI

165 Reviews of 15 Ontonagon Campgrounds

  • Steph P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2022

    Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    Perfect privacy and well worn trails

    We visited with our dog the first week of October to catch the fall colors. After driving up from Chicago, checking in, and then driving to Little Carp River Road, finally ready to hike at 4pm. Parking lot isn't huge and all sites were booked that weekend but we were able to snag a spot. We took the Little Carp River trail all the way to the site, which was easy to follow, a good bit of up and down but nothing too difficult. Reservation site says 2.3 miles, we did closer to 3.5 by the time we arrived. LC-7 and LC-6 are close to each other but far enough away that you have some privacy, couldn't hear the other party chatting. Fire wood in the area was sparse, everything was damp. Bear pole was tough to find, follow the trail past the site, then a stump, at the second huge tree on your left, turn to your right and climb the hill.

    Site has a fire pit, logs to sit on and plenty of level space to pitch tents. It is right on the trail, so you may see some traffic. Good coverage from old growth trees, enough hills in the area to find privacy for squatting, and the river is easy to access. If I had to choose between LC-6 and LC-7, would pick 6, it's up higher and further from the trail.

    We hiked back the next morning, went to Lake in the Clouds and then Ontonagon for lunch. Visited Squeeze on Main for food and beer, place is brand new, looks nice, price reasonable, food was ok. Then the bar a few doors down for more beer, they had a good selection.

    Then we drove to the Pinkerton Trail head, limited parking on the side of the road, but room enough on the end for a few cars when we arrived. Pinkerton was a pleasant stroll through the woods, lots of boards, dead falls, and mud, and it's a gradual descent. Met up with the Superior Trail 3 miles in, then went left to LS-3.

    LS-3 is everything we came for - right on the lake, plenty of firewood, ultimate in privacy since no other sites are within at least a half mile, perfectly level spot for the tent and a built-out fire pit area. Highly recommend.

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 15, 2023

    Union River Big Bear Campground

    Beautiful Campground!

    This is a beautiful campground right next to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park in the U P of Michigan. After reading the reviews of the Union Bay Campground in the park, I'm glad I could get a reservation here!

     This is a well established campground. There's 50 sites with water & electricity, but no sewer. There is a dump station.

     Some sites have more room than others. We had site 16, which was roomy. Site 20 is also roomy & shady.

     The best sites over look the Union River. Sites 27/28 are nice & site 29 is outstanding. There are a few pull throughs. 

    Any of the perimeter sites would be good. These have a woods view in the back.

    Avoid sites 24A/45&46. these sites are very near the dump station, with 45 right by it. There's a tall fence separating you from it. 

    The bathrooms are beautiful! Clean with hot showers. Decorated nicely, with music also. There's a community fire pit on the front lawn with swings & chairs. A nice view of Lake Superior. The sunsets are outstanding. There's a free beach across the street. You need to take the stairs down to it. Don't try climbing down the rocks! 

    I didn't have much luck looking for Yooper Stones.

    The gift shop is small, but has some nice things. 

    Out of the 3 campgrounds we stayed at this trip, this was our favorite!

  • S
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    Zealot Leash

    Overall a decent Campground. Lots are spacious. Layout of fire pit on sites are poor. For example lot 76, fire is offset to the left of the electrical post. This is a problem since majority of RVs have awnings on the right side and electrical hook up on the back left side. Our fire pit ended up behind the camper. Poor layout by campsite personnel. “DNR Officer” that oversees the grounds is a zealot on dog leashes! “Your dog must be on a six foot leash even while swimming,” he yelled at me. Being an owner of a finely trained Labrador Retriever that I was exercising in the water, I doubt I will be back!!!!!!!!

  • Natalie L.
    Jul. 28, 2018

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Deep in the wilderness

    This a great rustic campground. If you are looking for real out door experience with no common amenities except running water this is the place for you. Enjoy amazing waterfalls, rugged camping and gorgeous lake Superior sunsets... About as perfect as it gets!

  • C N.
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Nice Location, fairly open fields and not marked well.

    Great location, and has the basics for the camping.  I was in site 44, and most of the sites in the "middle" were more of an open field with a couple of trees.  There were no real clear boundary lines .  If you are looking for a little more shade or tree cover, book a perimeter site.  This is also the first campsite I've been to where the fire pit didn't have a grill grate on part of it.  There is water on site, but it is the hand pump style, so it would help to have a large open container to capture the water.  

    Cell service was really spot (can be a good thing when camping), and I wasn't able to pick up a lot of radio stations either.  Still nice to enjoy the quite dark skies.  Short walk down stairs to Lake Superior which offered some great sunset views.  

    Lots of great hiking trails, and close to a lot of other fun attractions.  I would plan on coming back up here another time, and possible pick a different site after being here.

  • Jim W.
    Jul. 27, 2021

    Ottawa National Forest Black River Harbor Campground

    You Are On Your Own

    The first four days were five stars. The campground was mostly full of tents, pop ups, small trailers, and a few 5ers and Class As. The site was clean and groomed. Spacing is nice and provides some privacy. The location is secluded with an easy walk to a quiet stretch of Lake Superior shoreline. The waterfalls in the area are a don't miss attraction. For a longer day trip the State Park to the east was magnificent as was Copper Peak.

    The last three nights were 1 star. A large open frame generator ran 24/7 the entire time. The "camper" said quiet hours were only for TVs and radios. The generator ran even while they left the campsite. The owner ignored all requests to honor the quiet hours and insulted anyone that asked. We were three campsites away and it interfered with our sleep.

    There are no camp hosts, no cellar coverage, and the Rangers do not answer knocks on the door at their offices about 20 miles away. You are on your own.

  • S
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    Great place to camp!

    Stayed here for 3 nights over the July 4th weekend 2020. Had a great site right on the lake, fire pit was 10 feet from the water, most sites are large with trees but not many are very level. Bugs were not a problem during the day but the second that sun goes down have the bug spray ready. The park was clean and very well maintained, bathrooms were very clean. It was still early in the season so the camp store wasn’t well stocked yet but they were working on it. The beach area was nice with a nice big sandy beach for the kids. The Porcupine Mtns were a 30 minute drive north and we had a great time there. I plan to go back here again as soon as I can.

  • Melissa M.
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Union River Big Bear Campground

    Beautiful campground

    Campground is surrounded by trees which provide a lot of shade, inner circle sights are close together, some unique set ups but the outside sides are spacious..

    Electric hook up with water fill station and dump.

    Bathhouse is centrally located

    Staff/ owner very friendly and helpful.

    Store on property sells wood, ice and other goods.

    Cross the street and you arrive at Lake Superior

    20 minutes to town 10 miles to lake of the clouds

    Book early, these sites go fast!

  • Nona A.
    Aug. 10, 2017

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Great Campground for exploring, and for those who love waterfalls.

    If you're a person who loves waterfalls, then I recommend you don’t miss this campground.  Presque Isle Campground is located at the southern edge of the Porcupine Mountains State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.  This campground has bluff overlooking Lake Superior, there is a walkway and stairs that take you down the bluff to the shore.  Walking distance from the campground is the Presque River you can hike along and see all the beautiful waterfalls this river has to offer.  This is a Rustic campground that has vault toilets, and hand pump drinking water. The campground, restrooms and surrounding area’s were kept very clean. There are 50 campsites that are equipped for tents, trailers, and RV’s.  Each site has a fire pit, and picnic table.  There is no electrical hook up, and part of the campground is generator free.  Six of the sites are walk in sites, there are parking spots for these sites, you park and walk in a little ways to your site.  I recommend a site that is located on the outer sides of the campground loop.  They are larger sites and more privacy from your neighbors.  Inner loop sites are closer together and open.  Be prepared for mosquitoes and blackflies.  Blackflies bite, and bug spray does not affect them.  I found keeping a hand towel or fly swatter moving around me helped keep them away.  They are more active when it is humid, and down by the water.  These flies seem to be common up here along the shore.

    There are many things to do around the campground close to your site and others are a little bit of a drive from your site in the Porcupine Mountains State Park.  If you like to stay close to your camp, you can hang out on the beach, hike along the Presque Isle River and discover the Manabezho Falls, Manido Falls, and the Nawadaha Falls.  Also the Lake Superior Trail and North Country Trail are right by the campground.  These trails will connect you with other trails in the Porcupine Mountains.  The Porcupine Mountains have lot’s to offer anyone stopping to visit.  We took and day and seen The Lake of the Clouds, and Summit Peak.  They both are gorgeous areas to explore.  

Guide to Ontonagon

Glamping options in Ontonagon, Michigan provide access to the western Upper Peninsula's remote wilderness areas situated along Lake Superior's southern shore at approximately 620 feet elevation. The region experiences distinct seasonal changes with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing from November through March. Local campsites serve as convenient basecamps for exploring waterfalls, historic mining sites, and over 100 miles of hiking trails within the surrounding Ottawa National Forest.

What to do

Waterfall exploration: 5-minute drives from several campgrounds offer stunning cascade views. River Road RV Park is located near multiple waterfall access points. "Nice selection of books and DVDs to borrow too. Great play area for kids. Porcupine Mountains just minutes down the road," notes a visitor.

Lake Superior stone collecting: The beaches near Union River Big Bear Campground provide excellent opportunities for rock hounding. "Amazing location across from Lake Superior. The best sunsets I've seen west of the pacific," reports one camper who found the site by chance.

Fishing access: Launch boats directly from campgrounds for prime fishing opportunities. "Right on lake Gogebic with showers and bathrooms," reports a visitor to Lake Gogebic State Park Campground, noting the lake's reputation for walleye fishing.

Cross-country skiing: Winter visitors to Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping can access groomed trails directly from some glamping sites. "The park houses many hiking trails that pass and cross numerous lakes and streams. If you are a backpacker this is an excellent place to go. I would suggest later August or Fall," shares one experienced visitor.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many glamping accommodations offer secluded settings. "Sprawling campground with many site options. We loved the rustic sites that were furthest from the sign-in building. You feel 'out in the wilderness' but close enough to town," notes a visitor to Bond Falls Campground.

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers enhance the glamping experience. "The campground is an open field with plenty of pull thrus. Also has tent sites. Clean restrooms & shower stalls," reports a visitor to River Road RV Park who stopped for an overnight stay.

Lake views: Premium glamping sites feature direct water views. "We stayed at a site in the shade, directly on the lake. There were quite a few muddy spots at our & surrounding sites due to a lot of recent rain," mentions a Lake Gogebic State Park visitor, highlighting both the benefits and seasonal considerations.

Access to trails: Many glamping sites connect directly to hiking paths. "Presque Isle is a primitive campground on the western side of the park. There are 50 sites, with generator and non-generator sites clearly separated," explains a visitor to Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park, noting the trailhead to waterfall trails is located within the campground.

What you should know

Seasonal insect considerations: Bugs can be intense during early summer months. "First of all we tent camped… The mosquitoes and flies were so bad that our dogs faces were getting bloody and bug spray and a fire did nothing for us," cautions a visitor to Bond Falls Campground, suggesting fall visits might be better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Ontonagon, MI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Ontonagon, MI is River Road RV Park, Campground and Bunkhouse with a 3.9-star rating from 7 reviews.

What is the best site to find glamping camping near Ontonagon, MI?

TheDyrt.com has all 15 glamping camping locations near Ontonagon, MI, with real photos and reviews from campers.

Keep Exploring