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This rustic campground is located on Lake Superior at the mouth of the Two Hearted River. The campground offers excellent opportunities for fishing, paddlesports and hiking on the national North Country Trail. There is a day-use area on the banks of the river that has picnic tables and a charcoal grill. A developed boat launch and skid pier are adjacent to the day-use area. Visitors can cross the Two Hearted River via a suspension bridge on the west side of the campground to reach the shores of Lake Superior.
There are 36 sites for tent and small trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 31.5 miles northeast of Newberry via M-123 and County Roads 500, 414, 412 and 423. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.
$20 / night
This rustic campground sits on the coast of Lake Superior. Located six miles west of Muskallonge Lake State Park and 12 miles east of Grand Marais, this campground is in a great location for a weekend of adventure. Explore the sandy beach of Lake Superior or take a hike on the 7.3-mile Blind Sucker Pathway which runs alongside the campground. The Blind Sucker No. 1 state forest campground is one mile southeast of the campground and is located on the Blind Sucker Flooding, which offers opportunities for fishing and paddlesports.
There are 18 sites for tent and small trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 34 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 and County Road 407. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.
$10 - $20 / night
This rustic campground is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. Most campsites have direct access to the shoreline. Part of the shoreline is composed of large rocks, but could be hiked with caution. Near the picnic area, on the east side of the campground, there is access to the day-use beach. The beach is sandy and provides a nice area to swim and walk along the shore. There is parking for day-use visitors adjacent to the picnic area. The picnic area has tables, a fire ring and a charcoal grill.
There are 42 sites for tent and small trailer use. Campsites 7 and 32 are pull-through sites. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 7.7 miles east of Naubinway via US-2.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
$15 / night
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
$5 - $8 / night
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
Scout
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.
Traveler
it’s very lovely here, my favourite part is that lake superior is a walk away. If you are an adventurous person as well there is a trail that goes through the woods that leads to sable falls! People are kind and respectful for the most part. It can be hard tent camping in a campground because any outside noise is rough on sleep. But the campground in her real is lovely all around.
Ranger
Great area with tons to do, but the campsites themselves aren’t exceptional. Bathrooms etc. are relatively modern. Tent sites kind of small. Definitely make reservations if you’re there in summer. Plan to spend most of your time off site as the park itself is small. Nice wooded area, sandy, waterfront. Go out to the bay itself for more activities. Oh and I could see Canada from my camp site.
ScoutI took my wife here in 1981 when we were dating. Tent site along the beach drinking Stroh's beer. Beach is still as beautiful as I remembered. Park facilities are a bit out of date but nice and quiet. We took our maiden voyage in the RV we just bought to remember tge old times. Brimley nice small town with good whitefish dinners at Cozy Inn. Pickles goid bar too. Visited shipwreck museum on Whitefish point which was good.
Guide
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.
ScoutI stayed at Bodi Lake on 9/23/21 in site 11. It was a nice secluded site not far from the vault toilets and quiet which is always a plus. The only downside to my stay and a warning to those who may be planning to visit is that it rained heavily and the site flooded very quickly. I've camped other places in the rain but this was the worse I've experienced in terms of flooding. Not knocking the campground in any way, just saying that if you are tent camping and rain is in the forecast, maybe don't pick site 11. I can see why they don't, but it would be nice if the SFC's had raised tent pads like some other campgrounds.
Scout
Rustic, well pump water, vaulted toilets. There are 23 campsite all within close walking distance to the water, bug spray is a must.
We have camped here for 7 years and look forward to coming back each year. We do camp on non-holiday weekends to avoid crowds. This camp ground is always fairly empty. In seven years we have seen maybe a total of 9 other sites occupied.
There are hiking trails that have some beautiful scenery (bring bug spray) and a beach front that is just amazing. Depending on the water level there is plenty of beach and great for a day in the water.
Perfect place for tent camping but it can also accommodated small to medium RV/campers.
This place is great for relaxation and getting in touch with nature.
RangerI unexpectedly ended up staying here, and I'm so glad the circumstances led me to it. I had my heart set on stay at Twelve Mile Beach Campground but that and Hurricane River were both full. I drove back to Grand Marias and stayed here. Overall a wonderful experienc. Tons of spots. For a township park rates were reasonable. A little better signage for the tent only area would have been nice, i ended up setting up on a full hookup site and payed significantly more than a tent site would have costed. Restrooms were clean and nice, awesome hot showered, BUT they are all closed for an hour in the morning for cleaning. I'm all for a good clean bathroom, but 9 to 10 a.m. is prime bathroom time in my experience. So semi inconvenient.
Traveler
Muskallonge Lake is a little bit off the beaten path of the typical UP camping trip but if you can make it, it's an amazing stop. Facilities are fine but the main draw is the combination of the small inland lake (Muskallonge) and big lake right across the street. We stayed at a tent site right near Muskallonge Lake and caught the sunset on the big lake and stargazed out by the small dock they have on Muskallonge. Staff was more than helpful in accommodating us to park our car near the entrance (this stay was the beginning of a week long bikepacking trip). Overall a great stay
Other things to note: Very minimal cell service, as is most of the Upper Peninsula. There is a store just down the road that has all the necessities asl. Photo is of the sunset on the big lake.
Legend
This park pretty much lacks any character as it is an open area with a bunch of scattered campsites but it makes up for that with its location. Most people come to the town of Sault Ste. Marie (called the “Soo”) to check out the famous Soo Locks and watch massive Great Lakes freighters pass through them on their way from Lake Superior to Lake Michigan.
This is a city run park that is 20 acres right on the St. Mary’s River so you get a great view of the ships passing by. When we arrived it had been rainy during the day and there was lots of water in the roads and at people’s campsites. Luckily our site was dry but there were some pretty big puddles and lots of standing water. Some of the sites are right on the river which and have unobstructed views of the ships. Reservations are by phone only. I had to leave a message but got a call back within a few hours and it was pretty easy from there
There are 100 sites with water and electric and all are pretty easy to get into with an RV. Tent camping is allowed but there is no separate section so you are mixed in with RVs. Some of the hook-ups at sites are crazy. Our water was nearly 50 feet away and some are on the wrong side. Bathroom and shower facilities very nice and well maintained, with private lockable shower rooms. There is a laundry with book exchange but no camp store. The park has showers and restrooms that were very clean and modern. The showers are separate rooms that have privacy so you are not in the bathroom. They also have a laundry facility. The park wifi worked well at our site (#72) as did our Verizon phone and hotspot. Adjacent to the campground is a boat launch, playground (which looked like it was from the 1960’s), fish cleaning station, and an RV dump station.
The campground is not very large so for walking our dog we went to the adjacent park and were able to throw a ball for her. Within walking distance of the campground is a convenient store and there is a casual restaurant with burgers/fried fish/hotdogs/etc.
A visit to the Soo Locks is definitely a must. The Visitor Center (operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) is free and well worth a visit. There are some short films, interpretive exhibits, and a board letting you know what time the ships are expected into the locks. Outside is a viewing platform where you get a great view of the ships in the locks watching them rise 20+feet as they make their transition.
I wouldn't consider this an amazing park, but if you come to Sault Ste. Marie there are not a lot of choices and its fine. You are just a few miles from downtown and the Locks and get to watch freighters navigate the narrow stretch of the river. The downsides are there are not lots of trees or privacy and the drainage is really poor.
Tip 1: Site #9 is probably the best in the park as it is on the end, has a great view and more privacy.
Tip 2: For a delicious hamburger head under the International Bridge to West Pier Drive-In. It is the kind of place where you sit in your car and eat the most delicious juicy hamburger that fills your belly all day.
Guide
My husband and I have camped here several times now, so we know this rustic campground intimately. First of all, nothing beats the setting. It's absolutely gorgeous, as far as campgrounds go. There are only about 20 campsites in all. Roughly 12 or so “on top” and another 8 “down below.” The campsite is split between an upper portion on top of the hill and the lower portion below the hill down by the river. The upper part has both a male and female outhouse, as well as the footpath to the lake. The lower part has only one multi-user outhouse, and the artesian well along with access to the river. The well water is fantastic. One of the best we've found in a state campground. We prefer to camp in either campsite #16 by the well, which is a spot tucked in front of a forested hillside, or campsite #18 which is adjacent to the river (you can hear the babbling brook which is very soothing for sleeping!). Both sites are beautiful and private... as long as no one sets up camp right next to you, because each one does have two other sites on either side. For the most part, though, the way the camp sites are positioned, if the campground isn’t full, people will usually be considerate and not set up right next to you so you have quite a bit of tranquil privacy. However, there have been a few times where the campground has been nearly empty and an inconsiderate jerk decided to set their camp right next to ours —just to be close to the well or the river, because those are the coveted spots and it’s first come, first serve. In fact, one time he campground was completely empty except for my husband and me, and a large family with (no joke!) 9 kids pulled in and set up right next to us, despite the fact that the rest of the campground was totally open. Apparently they wanted to be in that spot, regardless of the fact that we were there with in a tent only 15 feet away. It was pretty ridiculous, but obviously not the fault of the campground. Just inconsiderate campers.
If you camp at site #16 near the well, you'll get a lot of traffic from locals who come by to fill up their water jugs from the artesian well... presumably because they either have bad well-water or have camps without a well. Since it’s a rustic campground, there are no showers or other facilities, but we always bring a solar shower and a pop-up shower tent. Most of the sites have ample sunlight as well as shade, for those that prefer either/or. At night, the stars are glorious and we've easily spotted the International Space Station on more than one occasion. Every camp site has a picnic table and large iron fire pit.
The brook trout fishing is great, especially if you’re willing to put on waders and break brush. But you can catch some decent sized ones from one of the many stone bridges that cross-cross the river. As other reviews pointed out, this is a designated brook trout stream that used to be an old hatchery, and you can see the old stonework from bad in the day. It’s very cool, and the ambiance of the place is quite stunning. A stone memorial tells the brief story about how Earnest Hemingway fished there.
There are a few things that frustrate us about the place. It’s a very rustic campground about halfway between Seney and Grand Marias, so there is no cell phone service at all there. Not a big deal at all for those (like us) who like to get off the grid, but for families who might need to have emergency calls or travelers who like to stay connected, or if you need an updated weather report/radar, you won't be able to get that there. Also, logging occurs quite often around the campground, and the noise can be disruptive. Twice now we camped at the site down by the river where we heard logging happening less than a mile from the campground from 10 PM until about midnight. Poachers, I would imagine, since we can’t see how legitimate loggers would be doing that so late at night, and it was pretty annoying. Also, we love going to that campground for the peace, quiet, and tranquility of the place in a very natural setting, and of course we inevitably find ourselves there on the same night(s) where a group of campers will be up late partying and playing loud music, completely inconsiderate of those who might be there for the quiet serenity of nature. Usually most of those in the campground are quiet campers who are there for the same experience we are, but it always happens where one rude group of people show up and ruin it for everyone. Again, not the fault of the campground, but it’s been a constant experience for us. If you plan to go during the week when it’s not a holiday, you might get lucky and find you have the place to yourselves, and the few times that’s happened to us it’s been completely awesome. But typically we'll find ourselves gritting our teeth and dealing with rude or inconsiderate campers who park themselves near us and intrude on our quiet with their music. We always tent camp, but because of the campground's rustic nature, sometimes we encounter campers sat this campground with trailers who like to run generators — another annoying intrusion on our quiet. I’ve only seen the DNR come by once in all our time camping, and sometimes we’ll see campers setting up without registering or paying, and those are usually the big disrupters. There’s an art festival in August in Grand Marias, so avoid that week or any holiday weekend if you want some peace and quiet.
Bring your mosquito repellant and Thermocell, because the mosquitos can be bad with the river and lake surrounding the campground. We made the mistake of camping once during the black fly hatch (third week of May) and they were miserable. Not much you can do about that... they're a common annoyance around much of the U.P.
The outhouses are rudimentary, but fairly clean and always stocked with toilet paper. But the steps leading down to the lake are rotted and untended, so be careful with children. All in all, this is a pretty fantastic campground that we enjoy if we hit it during a time when no one is there, but it’s hit or miss. If you need supplies (or cell service), one of the gas stations in Seney are your best bet and easiest/closest. Grand Marias can be busy with holiday tourists, and the few times we ventured that way we found they were out of ice and bait. But Seney never fails to provide.
Legend
Just a short drive from Mackinac lies a beautiful campground to sink into the quietness of a river setting. I stayed in the rustic portion with campsites right along the river. River access is available for small boats along with a fishing deck. Vault toilets and water merge with large campsites to create a quiet ambiance. Showers and a modern toilet are available in the modern portion of the campground which is a short walk through a playground and separating trees.
My site meant waking up to fog drifting down the river, birds chirping and quiet forest behind me. Walking my dog through the forest was nice as the fallen pine needles created a soft path. My site had plenty of room for the tent as well as tress to hang my hammock on. My dog couldn't wait to jump into the hammock and relax in the cool Michigan air. The campground hosts came through and we had a nice chat (which added to the homey feeling).
This campground is not by the Tahquamenon Falls area so I would make sure to get the correct location. It sits south of Paradise, MI. It was a 20 or so mile drive to get to the falls area with beautiful hiking trails. The remote location of the campground adds to the perfect Northwoods feel. The North Country Trail goes past the campground on the other side of the river. You can hike all the way to the falls area if you are up to it.
RangerClose to the falls, local bar open in summer minimal winter hours.
Beautiful look outs, site seeing, hikes, snowshoeing and good snow mobile trails in the area.
Local store- minimal supplies (essentials) In paradise
Rustic lots
Guide
This is a great place to camp for a night or two if you are looking to do some peaceful fishing or explore the whitefish point area. There are no facilities at this campground and only a pump well for water. The closest town is Paradise which is very limited and only has a small general store. There is no cell service in most of the area.
Guide
Mouth of the Two Hearted River Campground is a quiet, secluded campground on the shores of Lake Superior. Even with rain the first day, the beauty of Lake Superior doesn’t disappoint, but it was nice with sun on the second day. My son and I had a great time! Great spot for rock hunting. Not too far of a drive from Tahquamenon Falls, Paradise, MI or Whitefish Point, the lighthouse and the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. Echo what previous folks have said about getting a county road map as it can be easy to get lost. For reference, if you’re coming in on US 123 and turn onto County Road 500 then you will be on that for about 6ish miles before turning left onto County Road 414. You’ll be on that about 5ish miles before turning right onto County Road 423 and on that for about 4ish miles before it basically dead ends into the campground. Make sure someone knows where you’re headed because there isn’t service for at least 15 miles surrounding the site.
Also, look to buy firewood when you’re closer to Newberry, MI or Paradise, MI. They have one rack (like 10 “cubbies”) of wood at the corner of Co. Rd. 414 and Co. Rd. 423, but it goes fast.
LegendMy only major ‘complaint’ with this campground is that there is only 1 mini cabin. It was awesome! Very clean and well maintained. Many RV’s in the park, so we were happy to not be in a tent. The camping sites were not large and not secluded, so keep that in mind when choosing a campsite. The park offers a nice sandy beach, but we mainly used it as a ‘home base’ for checking out other upper Michigan attractions.
RangerWe love wintering camping here, I wanted to share some of the amazing sites to see during the winter.
We snow shoe the upper and lower falls, it’s absolute breath taking to see the falls freezing.
Not a lot is open in paradise so bring what you need. We pay at the booth every year. Fill out a slip and leave money. No bathroom or showers are open They do have a few out houses unlocked.
The hike to the falls is maybe a mile, it’s so beautiful.
Summer camping: has a lot more open and near by lighthouse.
Legend
This is a primitive state forest campground right on the shore of Lake Michigan that is larger than most in Michigan. The sites vary in size and shape, but many could accommodate everything from a tent to a small trailer, Class B or truck camper.
It's first-come, first-served so you may end up with an inner site that isn't on the water. But even with 50 sites, it's not a long walk to get to a lake access point.
Keep in mind that when it rains, this place tends to get quite muddy and the sites are mostly grass and dirt. Some sites were a bit unlevel but most seemed pretty good.
There is some road noise if you're in a site closer to the front. But if you're near the lake you won't hear the cars and trucks.
Cell service was low on a Verizon phone (1 bar LTE) but a bit better with our Verizon MiFi (2 bars LTE). Google Fi phone had spotty LTE service that came and went depending on location in the campsite.
Legend
Gorgeous Lake Superior shore experience! Fall asleep to the sound of waves.
Address of property: 19456 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, Michigan 49715
There are no services nearby. Plan accordingly.
Sites fronting the sand beach include: #3; #5; #6; #7; #9; #11; #13; #15; #17; #18; #20; #21;#23;#24;# 25. In fact, these campsites are very large and mostly situated about 20 feet above the beach with a path leading to the sand. Pine-Maple-Spruce-Oak forest is dense. There is a vast difference in experience if camping on the inland side of the narrow road. Try to reserve a site on the beach side where access is just a simple path away.
Sites are shady with limited dappled sun occasionally. The most beguiling sites for a tent camper are sites # 24 & #25 with minimal walk-in.
There are 2 vault toilet outhouses in the narrow campground; and they are well-maintained. Campground hosts for 2021 were super helpful and friendly.
The campground is close to the agate beach at the historic Point Iroquois Lighthouse first built in 1855.
TravelerWe camped here for a couple days in mid July. They had sites big, small, on the lake, and off so something for everyone. Only thing is that it fills up fast. The first night we drove through late and every site was full, while we were there we found most were full not long after checkout (2pm). Our site was nice, not right on the lake but a short walk. When we went the mosquitos were insane as the sun went down. If you went by the water they would instantly swarm you. If you had a smoky fire going early you might be safe, but there's no guarantee. They seemed immune to bug spray and everything citronella. We could have sworn we even saw one fly straight out of the fire itself, so we wish you luck. There are blueberries everywhere if you come at the right time, in the campground and much of the area around it. We were told there's actually a blueberry festival in early August in the town closest to it (Paradise, MI). It's not all that far from the falls and whitefish point also. It has vault toilets and a water pump, no electricity and very little to no cell reception. You must also have a recreation passport to camp here, regardless of where you're from. If you don't have one you will have to pay an additional fee to purchase one at the time of your registration. For in state residents it was $17 (+ nightly fee) and they would mail it to your house, can't remember the out of state cost unfortunately. Quiet hours from 11pm-8am, $15 a night, no reservations, pet friendly (we found this out by hearing the dogs barking at every passing stranger, as they do). There's a campground host as well, we found that most campgrounds in the UP have them. In the middle there's a public beach and picnic area, we didn't use it but it looked nice. We went fishing once for a few hours and caught 5 bass between the two of us all about 12in, so if you're looking for some good fishing you might be out of luck with this lake. Also, you have to take a dirt road to get there as you do with many places in the UP, so heads up on that. I was worried about scavengers, but we didn't end up having any problems with them. We were careful to throw out any food packages before bed, but we kept our food in a small tent and that didn't draw anything in.
ScoutWe stayed at the Hemlock campground near the Lower Falls. The campsites are so close to one another, with absolutely no privacy/buffer. I am used to camping at parks in Wisconsin, where there is generally more brush and understory plants and sites are better spaced out. We were there on Saturday and Sunday nights, and the campsite was packed with people; an army of kids riding bikes and scooters, and some teenagers driving an RC car all over. Lots of dogs, but thankfully they all seemed well-behaved. I was shocked with how quiet it was after sundown. I was expecting there to be some loud and obnoxious people, but everyone seemed to be respectful volume-wise.
Aside from the awkwardness of being so close to other campers, the site itself was nice; flat, pine needle/dirt base.
The bathrooms were alright. Showers were limited to 3 and always busy. Water fluctuated between warm and mostly cold. I did read that the bathroom/shower building is going to be replaced next year, which will be wonderful for future campers.
We bought firewood from the park's dispenser near the entry building. It seemed wet and did not burn very well. The second night we purchased our firewood from Gene's Tahquamenon General Store, just down the road, and it seemed to be better quality. The general store looked nice inside, with all kinds of useful items for sale.
While we stayed at Tahquamenon Falls SP, we visited both waterfalls, which were beautiful and easy to get to. Bathrooms at both falls were large and clean.
We also made a day trip to Whitefish Bay to see the Shipwreck Museum and hang out at the beach.
We wanted to get dinner in Paradise our second night, but the two food trucks that we originally wanted to check out were closed. (Sub shop in town was also closed when we tried to stop by at lunch time) We considered eating at one of the two sit-down restaurants in Paradise or driving to the brewery by the Upper Falls, but we didn't want to wait very long or spend that much money. We ended up going to Eddy's food truck across from the Wheelhouse. Food was alright, prices were fair for a food truck, owner was super friendly, and there was a nice little seating area off to the side.
Overall our camping experience at this VERY popular park was good. If I were to camp there in the future, I would be sure to make my reservations much further in advance in order to get a site on the outer edge (or try out the rustic campsites).
Legend
Looking for a small rustic campground in a Michigan state forest along the Two Hearted River? This campground is located approximately 30 minutes north of the town of Newberry so make sure you bring the supplies you need. Reed and Green only has four sites available making you feel like you are in a very peaceful natural setting. Sites are small and will only accommodate small trailers or tents so no big RVs should consider this campground and come with fire pits and picnic tables. All sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis with the only amenities being vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. There is a self-pay station as you drive making it easy and convenient.
Recreational activities are what you would expect in the middle of an awesome state forest where hiking, fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing and off roading abound. The great thing is this campground connects to the North Country National Scenic Trail – the longest National Scenic Trail in the country. Remember this park is operated by the Michigan DNR so a Recreation Passport is required which certainly increases the price and may not be worth it if you are only here a short time. Lake Muskallonge State Park is nearby if you need to buy firewood, pay for showers or a dump station, or are looking for an alternative camping area. If you feel like taking a drive, head over to Tahquamenon Falls State Park which is 50K acres and full of amazing waterfalls (they also have camping but it fills up fast in the summer).
Traveler
Stayed here for 4 nights early July 2020. Social distancing had some sinks and urinals turned off. Seemed super clean. 4-6 tent only spots are in pretty good shade. All sites had at least water and electricity. Swingset and covered sandbox for kids. Volleyball net. I saw dogs and cats; we brought 1 dog.
Cell coverage (AT&T for my family, Verizon for my friends) was pretty hit or miss at 0-2 bars at any given time. I could sometimes stream audio for an hour or two. Other times, it wouldn't do anything. Wifi was available, but it wasn't any more reliable than cell service down in the tent area. Service wasn't normal until hitting either of the east-west roads at the north and south sides of the UP that run along Superior and Michigan, ~8-10 miles north or south of the campground. We like limited to no signal, but realize some count on it, so try to always include it in reviews.
Campground was pretty busy and the internal noise levels were fine, but you could hear vehicles (possibly cars as well as ATVs) racing off grounds in the night. I'm a very deep sleeper, so this didn't bother me, but I did hear it when I was awake for my nightly jaunt to the potty. My buddy mentioned it kept him awake for a while.
Went tubing with a launch from the grounds and got picked up by staff about half to 3/4s of a mile down river. My guests paid, so not sure how much, but perfectly nice little break from the heat for an hour.
~20-5 minutes to closest spots to hit the beach, both of which were about 10 degrees cooler than the campground.
Scout
This is a beautiful campground sitting on a nice lake. Our campsite was huge, plenty of room for our 10X17 tent. We also had a 10X10 screen tent for our kitchen and 3X5 bathroom tent and still had plenty of room. Our site was located approximately 10 yards from the water, which made it easy to launch our kayak. Water is easily available from most sites, along with pit toilets which were very clean. Along the lake there were plenty of places to launch a canoe or kayak. Also plenty of small little beach areas for swimming. On the opposite side of the lake is a very nice picnic area, with plenty of tables and benches if you just want to relax and watch the birds and wildlife. We saw deer, grouse and the camp host told us that they had signs of bears in the the area. The camp host were extremely nice and friendly, always around the campground cleaning and working.
LegendIf you are looking for that off the beaten path rustic campground, this might just be what you are looking for. This rustic campground is located 35 miles north of the town of Newberry on Lake Superior. The first thing you notice driving down the gravel roads is the openness that resulted from a devastating wildfire in late 2011 to 2012. This is a stark contrast to the woodlands that typify the Upper Peninsula of Michigan but once you drive into the park and campground you see large trees and a nicely wooded campground.
One of the best features of this campground is the access to Lake Michigan and the miles of beach available for walking. We can only imagine how spectacular the fall colors display is with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees. There are 39 sites all on a first-come, first-serve basis which are suitable for RVs and tent. There are multiple shaded camping sites with quick & easy access to a Lake Superior beach and more sites further back into a more heavily wooded area. Some of the sites that back up to the lake have short trails that go through the pine trees and lead you to where the mouth of the river spills into Lake Superior. It was great to hang out by the lake because the breeze kept the black flies from driving us crazy. The lakeshore is composed of an amazing array of colored rocks and the water is beautiful. Pit toilets were clean, well-stocked and did not smell (super plus for that). Potable water is available from a hand pump. There isn't cell phone service in that area, which didn't bother us. This is a very popular place for people who like to explore the area on ORVs as there are hundreds of miles of trails and roads to travel. A boat ramp is located in the park and has sufficient water depth (approximately 3 feet) to accommodate all boats as well as paddle craft. There is access to the North Country Scenic Trail from the campground but the black flied made it pretty unpleasant for us.
GuideBest campground in Michigan. Sites aren’t too close together yet there are bathrooms in a reasonable walking distance from each site. Wonderful camp host and the beach is the best I’ve seen in Michigan.
Traveler
Got here the weekend it was closing for the season and aside from the beginning of duck season and the firing of lots of shotguns on my next to last morning here, it was a really peaceful place. Best sites 17, 26, 27 otherwise somebody will set up a tent right next to your van or tent. Good artesian well and very clean vault toilets in this small family campground. They sell firewood and have nice moveable picnic tables and lots of trash receptacles sprinkled about. Lovely sunrise views of Lake Huron. $15/night without electrical
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