Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ontonagon, MI

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ontonagon, Michigan (47)

    1. Ontonagon Township Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Ontonagon, MI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (906) 884-2930

    "Wonderful campground beside Lake Superior. We had a site backed up to the lake and enjoyed the sound of Lake Superior waves!"

    "80 sites on lake. $28-$35. Showers, electric, water. Close to town and nice walking trail."

    2. Ontonagon Township Park and Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ontonagon, MI
    1 mile
    +1 (906) 884-2930

    "We found this campground on a walk around the town of Ontonagon, but didn't get a chance to camp here as it was already closed for the season. "

    "There are a good amount of people here but it is quiet and I had four lake sites to choose from upon evening arrival. Beautiful view to wake up to and close to plenty of hiking."

    3. 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."

    "We might have skipped the step about doing enough research, and we arrived after a 10 hour drive to find that everything in the backcountry and campground were 100% full."

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

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

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

    "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."

    5. Courtney Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    Nisula, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 884-2085

    $22 / night

    "My dog had more fun than I did and we did a lot of hiking."

    "Access road off highway is paved, unlike many other national forest campgrounds. Some sites are very spacious and/or on waterfront."

    6. 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."

    "Beautiful lake, great swimming, too many four wheelers. Local black bears. Close to Lake of the Clouds and the Porcupine mountains."

    7. Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

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

    "Clean bathrooms, pet friendly. Awesome location on Lake Gogebic shore. Close to Porcupine Mountains and Bond Falls and hiking trails. Would love to visit again."

    "This was a GREAT campground to stay at for checking out some of the numerous popular waterfalls in upper Michigan. Our grassy site was on the shore of the lake with lots of trees."

    8. Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

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

    $4 - $20 / night

    "Pet-friendly. Site can be reserved. Shore access & trail access to many waterfalls within a short walking distance."

    "So the drive-in sites are literally all right next to each other, no privacy at all."

    9. Agate Beach Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Toivola, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 482-8319

    "Right next to beach, cozy camping areas, and a great place to look for Yooperlites!Very affordable and easy way to pay!"

    "Beach and Lake Superior right across small road. $20 night. FCFS. Pit toilets available no water or electricity. I ran the generator for a while to charge items up each day."

    10. Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    4 Reviews
    White Pine, MI
    22 miles
    Website

    "The gravel drive was uphill so we ended up turning the camper 90 degrees. 

    2 miles after the main campground check in you will find the small road to the Union River Outpost campsites."

    "There is a bridge and really nice trail along the river with waterfalls right at the end of the campground."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Ontonagon, MI

426 Reviews of 47 Ontonagon Campgrounds


  • Makayla B.
    Sep. 24, 2020

    Union Bay Campground — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    Beautiful park with easy access to Lake Superior

    This was our first time camping in Michigan and we loved being so close to Lake Superior. We're used to MN state parks, so we found the campsites in MI to be a bit small and too close to each other. The fire ring for the site behind ours was very close to the bed area of our camper. Our spot was campsite #98. There's not a lot of shade or vegetation between campsites in that row, but it was easy walking distance to the modern restroom/showers and Lake Superior. Next time we would like to camp along the lake. The trail around Lake of the Clouds was well worth it!

  • Kim E.
    Aug. 13, 2024

    L'Anse Township Park & Campground

    Peaceful getaway for us and the dogs.

    We come up every year for the meteor shower, and every stay is a great one. New shower rooms, and huge dog park are awesome!

  • Debra R.
    Jun. 29, 2020

    L'Anse Township Park & Campground

    Hidden Gem

    Beautiful & clean. Great site overlooking Lake Superior. Need to walk over highway to get to water. Very orderly and great Park Manager. Family & pet friendly with awesome playground.

  • LE E.
    May. 14, 2022

    Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    Awesome state park

    Loved this camping trip. Great park. Super helpful and friendly staff/hosts. Clean bathrooms, pet friendly. Awesome location on Lake Gogebic shore. Close to Porcupine Mountains and Bond Falls and hiking trails. Would love to visit again.

  • D
    Feb. 11, 2019

    Union Bay Campground — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    Campsite #30

    Pet-friendly. Site was able to be reserved online for overnight tent camping - however, it was labeled a "day-use" or "group" area - not sure if this was a fluke or what. Beautiful site right on the shores of Lake Superior with amazing views. The campsite was really busy, the sites looked packed together offering little privacy. This site is tucked away in a corner so you only have one neighboring site. Flooding would be a concern if expecting rain.

  • Emma W.
    Apr. 27, 2019

    Union Bay Campground — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    Crowded, but for great reason

    We absolutely loved camping at Union Bay! There were a lot of people, but they aren’t so close that it’s annoying. There’s electric at all the modern campsites, as well as the typical picnic table, fire pit combo. While the site itself was sort of small (ours was not suitable for anything other than tents) I actually enjoyed having all our stuff close by. When you stay here, don’t forget to put your trash in your car! We didn’t and we’re visited by a pretty sassy raccoon 😂 The sunsets on Lake Superior were amazing, and we even saw an awesome storm coming in that ended up just being a lot of wind. Short drive to tons of hiking trails, including the Escarpment trail which is one of the most amazing hikes in Michigan. If you’re hungry, there’s a great diner in Ontonagon that has amazing pizza and breakfast! Totally recommend and will definitely be back! (ps prepare for black flies, deet doesn’t even scare the little vampires and they are literally everywhere. I recommend bringing a good anti itch stick/spray)

  • CHris B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 17, 2022

    Union Bay Campground — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    It’s Lake Superior

    Right on the lake. Rocky ledges made it very slippery, so no dip in the lake at the campsite. 30 amp service, but no water at the sites. Fill water tanks at the dump station. Plenty to do in the area. Took several day hikes with the family and the kids and dog enjoyed playing in Lake Superior at Presque Isle, about a 25 minute drive away, where they have a semi-sandy beach area and waterfalls. Did a pontoon rental for a day and enjoyed fishing on Lake Superior and taking a leisurely cruise up the Ontonagon River.

  • VB S.
    Jul. 29, 2020

    River Road RV Park, Campground and Bunkhouse

    Unexpected Gem

    This is a very nicely maintained privately owned campground. Really great spaces for long Class A and C Motorhomes. 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.


Guide to Ontonagon

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Ontonagon, Michigan, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

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Tips for camping with dogs near Ontonagon

  • Always keep your dog on a leash while hiking in areas like Courtney Lake Campground to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially when visiting remote spots like Emily Lake State Forest Campground, where amenities may be limited.
  • Make sure to clean up after your dog at campgrounds like Agate Beach Park Campground to maintain a pleasant environment for everyone.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Ontonagon, MI is Ontonagon Township Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 11 reviews.

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