The Upper Peninsula of Michigan presents a range of camping opportunities within 30-45 minutes of Skanee. This remote area sits at approximately 600-1,000 feet elevation with dense forest cover and seasonal temperature fluctuations of 20-80°F depending on the time of year. Many campgrounds close during winter months due to heavy snowfall that can exceed 200 inches annually in parts of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
What to do
Water activities on Lake Superior: L'Anse Township Park & Campground provides excellent access to the lake with beach areas for swimming during summer months. "Beautiful & clean. Great site overlooking Lake Superior. Need to walk over highway to get to water. Very orderly and great Park Manager," notes one camper at L'Anse Township Park & Campground.
Local history exploration: Fort Wilkins Historic State Park offers educational opportunities through its restored 1844 military outpost. "The camp has good size spots and lots of trees, a park for kids to play in and you are next to the Fort! Great place for history and fun," shares a visitor at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park.
Rock collecting: Lake Superior beaches near Sunset Bay RV Resort feature distinctive red rocks and potential agate finds. "Tent camping right on the lake. Camper camping right next to it," explains a visitor who appreciated the direct lake access.
What campers like
Sunset views: Many campsites offer unobstructed sunset viewing over Lake Superior. "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!" shares a regular visitor to L'Anse Township Park.
Lake access: Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground offers direct beach access with unique amenities. "Beautiful and clean! Right on the water with a little hut. Awesome playground as well. There is a hike across the water that has incredible waterfalls," explains one visitor.
Clean facilities: Many RV parks near Skanee, Michigan maintain well-kept bathrooms and shower facilities. "The bathrooms and sites were so clean and well maintained. Will definitely come back soon!" notes a camper at Rippling Rivers RV Resort.
What you should know
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies widely across the region with many areas having no coverage. "We stayed connected by running Starlink off of a battery (very fast, no interruptions)," notes a visitor to Beaufort Lake State Forest Campground, suggesting satellite internet solutions for those needing connectivity.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "Stayed on a Wednesday and there was space available but booked solid for weekends. Filled up by 4 pm," reports a visitor to L'Anse Township Park.
Site variations: Campsite quality and privacy vary significantly between and within campgrounds. "Sites are small, side-by-side and no privacy, but they have several spots to watch spectacular sunsets. That was worth the stay," notes one L'Anse Township visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. "Loved that fact that you could walk to town. We strolled into the Keewenaw Brewery for a beer a couple of afternoons, checked out a museum that pays homage to the birthplace of American hockey," notes a camper describing family-friendly activities near RV parks in the Skanee area.
Swimming options: Perkins Park & Campground offers a swimming beach on Lake Independence. "We stayed in our tents at this site. The sites are reasonably sized and well described on the county website, even details about how level each site is. Great park for kids, boating (kayaking, etc)."
Educational opportunities: Fort Wilkins provides historical learning experiences. "We toured the Quincy Mine and really enjoyed that," shares a visitor, noting the mining history educational opportunities in the region.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: At Country Village RV Park, site quality matters. "The sites are well maintained and we required no additional leveling. Sturdy and maintained picnic table at each site. Electric at our site -39- was error free. Water pressure is excellent," notes an RVer.
Laundry access: Many campgrounds lack on-site laundry facilities. "There is a camp store that has limited supplies but have the essentials. Everything is based on the honor system," shares a visitor at Sunset Bay RV Resort, noting the limited services available.
Parking logistics: Some RV parks near Skanee have challenging layouts. "Nice camp site to stay at with great view of the bay. We drove to Houghton and took a hike. Restroom and showers not close however. The dump station was so easy since small campground," explains an RVer at L'Anse Township Park.