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Forest Lake State Forest Campground allows pets at all sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Multiple pet-friendly campgrounds around Trenary offer rustic camping options with varying amenities. Haymeadow Creek NF Campground provides free dispersed camping with pets allowed, featuring seven spacious sites each with fire rings. Otter Lake Campground & Lodge accommodates pets at both tent and RV sites with electric hookups, clean shower facilities, and water access. Munising Tourist Park Campground and Au Train Lake Campground also welcome pets with standard leash policies. Sites are generally well-spaced for privacy, though some campers note certain areas have less definition between sites.
Haymeadow Falls hiking trail connects directly to Haymeadow Creek campground, providing immediate pet exercise opportunities without driving. Most campgrounds maintain vault toilets and some offer drinking water from hand pumps. The Forest Lake area attracts numerous waterfowl, providing natural wildlife viewing opportunities for quiet campers and pets. Cellular service is minimal or absent at many locations, particularly at Otter Lake and Haymeadow Creek campgrounds. Weather conditions vary significantly, with peak camping season running May through September. Generators are not permitted at most sites, creating a quieter environment. Campgrounds range from completely rustic to moderately developed with electric hookups and dump stations. Showers are available at select locations including Otter Lake and Munising Tourist Park.
"If you can’t get into the campgrounds in Pictured Rocks this site is a good alternative due to its proximity (three miles) the downtown and the entrance to the park. "
"AMAZING views of Lake Superior just steps away from the camp site. Spots don't stay empty for long. The RV park stays full"
from $29 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Tucked away in a silent wooded area. Paved roads all the way in. 15 minutes from Munising. Was a perfect hideaway for us driving from SW michigan over memorial day weekend."
"Small, remote campground, located on a nice size inland lake in Hiawatha National Forest. Close to Au Train, Munising and Pictured Rock National Lakeshore."
from $26 / night
Check Availability"Otter Lake Campground is nestled within the Hiawatha National Forest and a close driving distance to Munising, Michigan."
"Otter the Dog was being lazy Better showers than at home with tankless water heater so always hot water. Big sink so you can wash your dishes. All different kind of hookups spot."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"It's a small campground, but very near the lake, and the coolest part is the old blast furnace (hence the name of the camp on the bay) on display."
"Wonderful wooded sites and ours had a path to Lake Superior. Can be a little tight for big rigs. Best sites are reservable, rest are first come first served. No electric or water at the sites."
from $26 / night
Check Availability"Near Au Train Falls. On 8 mile Forest Lake, with access. $15/night. Walk-in and lake sites. Beautiful, quiet spot with many regulars. Great for respectful campers. Great Dark Sky View!"
"Clean campground with access to the reservoir."
"We opted for the rustic campground which still allowed access to the bathroom and showers, but was secluded from the cabin and RV area. The lake access was great! Warm water and good fishing."
"Outhouse and showers were clean Electric hook up
Filled water at dump station We stayed in site 10 it was quiet and away from the core of the noise
Friendly staff Seasonals were a little wild and"
from $20 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Even though this campground is a decent distance from the main road, the way out is paved. This was unexpected but there are plenty of unpacked side roads to explore."
"The loop is also directly connected to a cheeky little waterfall trail. Nice and out of the way"
"Petes Lake is a great campground tucked in the Hiawatha National Forest. The campground is located about 15 minutes south of Munising. "
"We stayed at Petes Lake Campground from June 10-16, 2018. We enjoyed the large site of 3A and were traveling with three dogs. There are clean vault toilets and water available."
from $24 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Stayed in this secluded little campground that hugs around Island Lake for 3 nights and it was a great experience. The sites 9-11 are distanced from the others and that’s where I stayed."
"Each one has a trail to the lake. The road in camp is narrow but it’s one way so it works fine. This is a rustic campground with vault toilets. The boat launch is really tight."
from $26 - $65 / night
Check Availability"Super close to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! This KOA is pretty nice. Has a dog run, facilities including showers/bathrooms/laundry, along with a general store!"
"We went in September and it was still mildly warm, bugs were gone the only thing I would recommend is water proof hiking boots which is a must hiking in Michigan anyway."
TravelerYou could drive by and miss this little gem. Beautifully kept up county park with clean shower house. Pet friendly, they even have a hitching post for your pet while visiting the bathrooms. On site hosts.
All sites are within a short walking distance of the beach and some are right on the beach. Site L1 had a good mix of beach and woods. Near the beach is a small playground for the kids.
TravelerThis is a great lakeside campsite just outside of Manistique. There is a main bathroom area with showers. Good shallow water to swim (and watch the beautiful sunset) but a little difficult to fish. Staff is friendly. They even do weekly events such as "Traveling Trivia" for kids. Pet friendly too!
RangerWe were in Site# 14. We had electric/water with a paved pull-through. We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.
The site was easy to level but the wheels of our motor home were off of the ground.
Check-in is at the hotel. The RV park is not visible from the hotel (it’s back in the woods). There is a phone at the shower house that can be used to request a free shuttle to the casino.
Our site was not shaded with limited trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.
The lot comes with a picnic table and fire ring.
There was not any WiFi (we used our Starlink). They do not offer Cable TV.
There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.
They do have an indoor Swimming pool at the hotel with a sauna and steam shower.
There is not a Playground. There are not any additional play areas like Bocce ball, shuffleboard, basketball sport court, horseshoe, or volleyball courts.
They have a general store in the parking lot of the casino where you can also get gas.
There are restaurants on site in the hotel as well as a spa. The closest big town with stores is Escanaba (about 20 minutes away).
This is solely an RV park. They do not have any cabins to rent or any tent areas.
They have one shower house. The shower house has individual showers (toilets & sinks are on opposite side of shower house).
The laundry facility is located at the BP gas station (located in the parking lot of the casino/hotel). It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. It is approximately $2 to wash and $2 to dry a load.
They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs.
Bugs did not seem to be an issue.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are to visit the Sandy Point Lighthouse or Ludington Park in Escanaba.
The casino is smoke-free. It states that the tables are open from 10am to 2am. Not all tables are available though (for instance, roulette wasn’t always available and if they did open up the one roulette table, it wasn’t until 6 or 7pm). The slot machine options are abundant.
LegendOnly 2 sites, and they need to be reserved, according to the ass who told me. Both occupied by people with pets, which I don't mind but is supposedly not allowed. 2 stars for the view.
ScoutLittle Bay De Noc, Lake Michigan access with a pier. Only a few campsites, but includes group fire pit, playground and proximity to Pictured Rocks, 1 hour. Lots of hiking and great motorized non-motorized off-road trails.
LegendPortage Bay State Forest Campground sits on a little peninsula just outside the Shingleton State Forest Area south of HWY 2 in the Michigan Upper Peninsula. This campground is not hard to find but it is a drive away from the main road. As you head further into the forest and closer to the campground the road narrows. There is still room to drive your RV to the campground but be cautious as some traffic can be coming from the opposite direction so pay attention and be courteous to other drivers.
As you enter the campground you will enter from the South entering on the West end of the looping around to the East shore where the 23 available campsites sit. All sites sit on the shore but some are closer to the shore than others and access to Lake Michigan is more accessible on some sites compared to others. Some sit directly on the lake and some have hills blocking the view, but you can set your tent up on the hill for a spectacular view. Having the hill on your site does help cut down on the cool breeze that can come off the lake. You can tent or RV on these sites and the sites are rather large offering you a variety of camp set up!
Pit toilets are the only toilets available. There are a couple walking trails, nothing difficult or long but they offer beautiful scenery and gorgeous walks in the woods and to the lake.
This is a rustic campground and available by walk-in or drive-in only. People that camp here like to keep things quiet! I am not saying that it is not kid friendly but lacking amenities and being a good distance from any town you might want to reconsider if you have young ones. There are some small towns on the peninsula to pick up some necessities but the nearest town of any size is almost an hour away in Manistique.
LegendThis park is located about 15 minutes from the town of Marquette and is a great alternative if you can’t get a site in the Marquette Tourist Park (which is closer to town and very popular in the summer). It is located off US-41 which is a major Upper Peninsula thoroughfare but set back about ½ miles so you don’t get road noise but it is still convenient. The campground is located behind (and within walking distance of) a shopping area that has a meat market, grocery, gas station, movie theater, bowling alley, a few restaurants and a brewery (which has good, inexpensive beer and food). It is also located next to an RV dealer/service center/camp store which is convenient if you need anything. Nearby are some interesting museums including the National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and the Michigan Iron Museum. You are only about 20 minutes from the town of Marquette which is worth a visit.
The park and facilities are well-maintained. The restrooms were super clean as was the pool and all the grounds. The people in the office were super nice in helping us pick a site and with information about the area. The park has over 105 RV sites with varying services and some being held by seasonal people. There are lots of amenities (which we did not use) including swimming pool, hot tub, playground, basketball courts, and more. The pool was super crowded and noisy so if you don’t want to hear kids screaming, stay away from sites close to the pool. The park does not take online reservations so you must call them directly.
We were assigned site #104 but could tell our motorhome was not going to get level in the site so we had to straddle the site and park partly in the adjacent grassy area. Luckily, the ground was dry to we didn’t make any deep ruts. Our site did have a nice shade tree on the patio which was welcomed because of the hot weather. The WiFi never worked at our site. We were able to get a clear view of the sky for our satellite television.
GuideOpen, level gravel sites and some concrete pads scattered throughout this pretty new campground. A few baby trees in the open meadow are trying to get started, but other than those there is no shade. We stayed in a full hook up 50 amp site, and experienced no power issues despite 2 days of freakishly high winds and scorching heat in the 90s. This is an immaculately clean and well run campground. Wi fi is ok for email and phone scrolling social media. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars is due to construction in the campground with dump trucks and beep beep beep of machinery backing up every day. Once they are finished and the shade trees grow this will be a premier campground in a beautiful area. Pets allowed on leash. Trash receptacles convenient to each area of the campground. Bath house with coin laundry machines.
GuideOur dd was excited that she could see the McDonald’s golden arches from our site! The campground is clean & well maintained. It was easy for us to park our 35 ft trailer because the sites are large & level, but also because there weren’t any trees along the campground roads. Our kids loved that there is a pool, hot tub & bouncy pillow! This is our 2nd time staying & both were because of its convenience to ‘civilization’ not to get away from it. This time we took the opportunity to enjoy the afternoon shopping in Marquette before heading to the eastern UP the next day for a week’s stay there. It is located in town, near a Camping World & just behind some restaurants, shops, a brewpub & a hotel, but the other sides of the campground are surrounded by trees/forest because it is the UP. A great campground if you want to explore the area’s history or natural beauty, shop in Marquette or if you are checking out Northern Michigan University’s campus (about 20 minutes away). Most sites are full hookup, they also have rustic cabins & a dog play area. I’m sure we will stay here again, as it’s a short trip for us, the kids love the amenities & I’d like to explore the area for more than our usual day trips.
Trenary camping sits within Michigan's Upper Peninsula, approximately 275 feet above sea level in an area characterized by mixed northern hardwood forests. The region experiences distinct seasonal changes with summer temperatures averaging 75-80°F during peak camping season, while spring and fall can bring unexpected cold fronts. Most campgrounds near Trenary are situated within the expansive Hiawatha National Forest, offering access to inland lakes and streams.
Hiking from camp: Haymeadow Falls trail connects directly to Haymeadow Creek NF Campground, making it ideal for morning walks. "Hay meadow falls hiking trail is an option that is right in camp," mentions Art S., who appreciated the convenience of trails accessible without driving.
Wildlife viewing: Early mornings at Forest Lake State Forest Campground offer excellent bird watching. "Enjoyed listening to the loons, sandhill cranes and osprey!" reports Keenan, who visited in July 2022.
Paddling: Au Train Lake provides warmer waters than Lake Superior for swimming and kayaking. "The water is beautiful and warmer than Lake Superior. Watch for afternoon thunderstorms," advises campground host Raquel M. from Au Train Lake Campground.
Exploring waterfalls: Within 20 minutes of most Trenary campgrounds, visitors can access multiple waterfalls. "We kayaked Au Train River and stood in the Au Train falls. The bird watch site at camp was amazing as well," notes Chelsea & Wes J., who stayed at Au Train Lake Campground in 2023.
Quiet camping options: For those seeking seclusion, Pete's Lake Campground offers sites away from crowds. "Our family group has been coming annually to Pete's Lake since 2000 or 2001. It's where we unwind, get off the grid, and sleep better than we ever have our whole lives," shares Patti F.
Lake access for dogs: Many pet-friendly campgrounds near Trenary feature lake access points where dogs can swim. "We only encountered four mountain bikers during our hike which was nice compared to the crowded trails in the nearby Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore," notes Nancy W. about Bruno's Run Trail at Pete's Lake.
Clean facilities: Despite being rustic, Otter Lake Campground & Lodge maintains clean facilities. "The bathhouse has hot showers and is very clean. The lake is clean. The owners are very nice and helpful," says Heather, who visited in June 2022.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer larger-than-average sites. "The sites were a decent size and clean. Excellent for the price," reports Amie L. about Otter Lake Campground, noting there was "an on-site laundry room and place to wash dishes."
Cell service limitations: Most campgrounds have limited or no cellular connectivity. "No cell service, however wifi is a bit spotty," notes Deb M. about Otter Lake Campground, while Kelly C. simply states "no cell service" as a key consideration.
Bug preparation: The Upper Peninsula is known for seasonal insects. "Bring bug spray, the mosquitoes are 24/7," warns Kevin from Au Train Lake Campground. Black flies can be particularly bothersome in early summer.
Weather variability: Upper Peninsula weather changes rapidly. "May/June quiet with only the sounds of eagles, bull frogs, mosquitoes, and black flies... July/Aug the bugs went away and summer was here and gone that fast," observes Raquel M., who spent a full season hosting at Au Train Lake Campground.
Reservation needs: During peak season (July-August), securing spots can be challenging. "We are winging our way around, getting to know Michigan for future trips so no reservations. This was one of the sites we explored (among many) and found it to be charming," shares Kevin from Au Train Lake Campground.
Boat rental options: Superior Times offers affordable watercraft rentals. "The campground is on Au Train Lake and the campground offers jet skis, boats, and kayaks for rent," notes Natalie B., who enjoyed the lake access during her stay.
Kid-friendly amenities: Some dog-friendly campgrounds near Trenary include playground equipment. "Kids fished, rode Sea Doos - rented them for $60/hour, played basketball, and had a great time," shares Tressa B. from Superior Times.
Swimming areas: Many campgrounds feature designated swimming spots. "The campground had everything I could ask for! The showers were warm and spacious, and they even had WiFi so I could submit some homework," reports Emma W., who stayed at Munising Tourist Park while visiting Pictured Rocks.
Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds feature interpretive trails. "There is a great trail near our campsite that had signs and info about the birds in the area (great for young ones especially)," mentions Jade G. about Au Train Lake Campground.
Water access points: For RVers needing to fill tanks, options exist even at non-hookup sites. "The KOA in town will let you dump and fill with fresh water for $15," advises Barbara C. regarding services near Bay Furnace Campground.
Generator etiquette: Noise pollution from generators can be an issue. "Watch out for jerky neighbors with noisy generators. Ugh. You can buy $80,000 worth of camper but get a generator from a discount store? Fortunately, it's quiet time at 10:00pm," notes Kevin from Au Train Lake.
Site placement: Request interior sites when possible for more privacy. "Sites were pretty big. Bathrooms were clean. A lot of activities to do," reports Kelly C. about Otter Lake Campground.
Loop location matters: When staying at larger campgrounds, choose loops carefully. "The sites have plenty of room for multiple cars to park. The view of Lake Superior is fantastic in the evening. Hot showers with plenty of shower rooms were nice too," shares Quynh V. about Munising Tourist Park Campground.
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