Best Cabin Camping near Watersmeet, MI

Several cabin accommodations appear in campgrounds surrounding Watersmeet in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Bond Falls Campground offers rustic cabin lodging with lake access and basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Lake Gogebic State Park Campground features cabins with more developed facilities including electric hookups and proximity to water. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "The sites are spacious and privacy depends on the site. Some are isolated, others are meant to camp with friends." Presque Isle in Porcupine Mountains State Park and Bewabic State Park also provide cabin options with varying levels of amenities.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Bond Falls Flowage features more primitive cabin settings with vault toilets and hand-pump wells for water, while Lake Gogebic provides cabins with access to modern bathroom facilities including hot showers. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing pets but requiring them to be leashed. Reservations are recommended at developed parks like Lake Gogebic and Bewabic, while Bond Falls operates on a first-come, first-served basis. A visitor noted, "Beautiful sites, some very private and right on the lake. Sites are spacious and privacy depends on the site."

Most cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, cooking equipment, and food supplies. Basic provisions are available at small markets near some campgrounds, but selection is limited. Firewood is provided or sold at most cabin sites. Water access varies significantly between locations, with some offering lakefront cabin sites and others positioned further from water features. Visitors should check specific campground rules regarding water collection, as some have restrictions. During peak summer months, insect protection is essential as multiple reviews mention mosquito activity, particularly at dusk and near water areas.

Best Cabin Sites Near Watersmeet, Michigan (22)

    1. Bond Falls Campground

    16 Reviews
    Ottawa National Forest, MI
    9 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."

    "Fire ring picnic table. Beautiful lake full of fish. Amazing waterfall. Clean campground with toilet and hand pump for water. No dump station. West side is near the falls."

    2. Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

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

    "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."

    "We loved staying at Lake Gogebic! There’s a beach a short walk through the campground and the site hosts are super friendly."

    3. Hi-Pines Campground

    7 Reviews
    Eagle River, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 479-9124

    "One thing is— do not plan on doing laundry on a Monday. The personnel use all the machines to wash linens and towels from the cabins after folks check out. One dryer did not heat very well."

    "We stayed in a rental trailer here and were very impressed! There is a good mix of open and wooded sites."

    4. Chain O'Lakes Campground

    5 Reviews
    Eagle River, WI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 479-6708

    $16 - $35 / night

    "Lovely campground near the lakes. Tons of lake activities like renting boats to fish (like we did). Our campground was next to nice bathrooms and a sand volleyball court."

    "Big sites, paved roads, nice camp store, beach area is so so, but the multiple lakes and canal are awesome. We try to get to this park once a year."

    5. Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

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

    $4 - $20 / night

    "Great rustic campground on the far west side of the state park. One loop is generator free which was wonderful. Easy to get other places in the park. Water pump and vault toilets."

    "This campground is rustic with only vault toilets and no hookups. There is a section that allows generators during certain hours of the day, a non-generator area and a few walk-in sites."

    6. Bewabic State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Alpha, MI
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 875-3324

    "When we arrived there was no one working the check in station however we were able to use the phone provided and get checked in to our site."

    "Both at hike-in sites surrounded by woods and neighbors far enough away but friendly when encountered. Lots of RV and other tent and camper options as well, smartly planned campground."

    7. Peaceful Pines Resort

    1 Review
    Eagle River, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 891-9575

    "The lake is right there steps away that is crystal clear and sandy bottom!! So much Vilas County has to offer!!! Highly Suggest Peacefulpines Resort"

    8. Coadys' Point of View Lake Resort & Glamping Campground

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    Land o Lakes, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 545-3474

    $30 - $190 / night

    9. Baraga State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Baraga, MI
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 353-6558

    "Nice view of the lake can see at least part of it from almost anywhere in the camp. Picnic table and fire ring on every site. There are several full hook up sites (water sewer electric)."

    "Overall, it’s a very nice park.  Sites are mostly level & of adequate size.  Bathrooms & showers are top notch (relatively speaking).  "

    10. Bates Township Park

    1 Review
    Iron River, MI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 265-2787

    "Close to the lake. Grass and gravel. Restroom share with the park/boat launch area. I would definitely stay here again. If there was a drawback would be sites have some slope toward lake."

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Cabin Reviews near Watersmeet, MI

161 Reviews of 22 Watersmeet Campgrounds


  • Emily V.
    Aug. 27, 2018

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Gorgeous views and perfect rustic space

    Great rustic campground on the far west side of the state park. One loop is generator free which was wonderful. Easy to get other places in the park. Water pump and vault toilets. Sites are large and level with grass or packed sand and have a picnic table and fire ring. Dumpsters available for trash.

  • Kendra R.
    Aug. 10, 2018

    Bewabic State Park Campground

    Semi Private Campsites

    Campground was well maintained. When we arrived there was no one working the check in station however we were able to use the phone provided and get checked in to our site. Campground is on a lake and there is a nice hiking trail around the island. The site we stayed in was surrounded by trees giving us some privacy. The only thing I was not satisfied with was the fact that the bathroom smelled like cigarette smoke, there was however a no smoking sign posted.

  • Stacia R.
    Apr. 27, 2019

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Stunning landscapes

    We camped at Presque Isle in the Porkies for a long weekend in October. The color change was amazing! This campground is rustic with only vault toilets and no hookups. There is a section that allows generators during certain hours of the day, a non-generator area and a few walk-in sites. There are a few sites which are along the cliff side looking down to Lake Superior, we were lucky enough to reserve one of those, site 2. It was a very large site, equipped with the standard picnic table and fire ring. Many of the sites back up to the woods, which were smaller and a little soggy while we were there. This campground is one of two in the park, Union Bay is the other more modern campground located right on the lake. The sites there are much smaller and crowded. I prefer the more remote Presque Isle campground by far. Less amenities but far less people. The hiking throughout this park is unparalleled in its beauty. The campground is close to the Presque Isle river trail which is waterfall after waterfall. The park has a ski lift we rode to check out the views from the top of the mountain, as well as an 18 hole disc course. It’s the hiking and rugged beauty of the area that is the main attraction, especially catching the fall colors surrounding Lake Superior.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Lost Lake Cabins

    Cabins only at this location but just down the road is a campground

    The road in to the cabin campground is beautiful. Tall trees stand guard as you enter an even more peaceful area than the forest you were driving through. 

    There is a communal parking area with a few of the cabins in sight. You can reserve the cabins individually or get several for your family or group. You can see some recreation areas near the parking area. 

    The Lost Lake Campground is just down the road. This has a larger beach and boat launch. The lake is perfect for fishing. There are also several short trails and longer ones nearby.

    Drive a bit further than Lost Lake Campground to Chipmunk Rapids Campground. There you will find a wonderful artesian well where you can fill up on great drinking water.

  • 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.  

  • Erika P.
    Oct. 21, 2020

    Paint River Hills Campground

    Quiet campground right by town and ORV trails.

    Great little campground. It's small, clean and quiet. You self register for check-in, there's a bathroom building with 3 stalls and two showers(women) and hot water. We purchased an RV site($20) even though we were camping in a tent so our truck and trailer would fit and it comes with water and electricity at the camp site. Each campsite comes with a picnic table and fire ring. The ORV Route is right outside the campground entrance and you can ride to the trail. You can also get ice and gas at the gas station in town by taking the alley. We stayed again in 2020 in Our RV. They have 4 pull through sites with full hook-ups;$25 a night. 50/20 amps, high water pressure.

  • B
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Hi-Pines Campground

    Wide open space great if you have kids!

    This campground is wide and very open. We arrived on a Sunday and the weekend crowd had cleared out, so nice and quiet. One thing is— do not plan on doing laundry on a Monday. The personnel use all the machines to wash linens and towels from the cabins after folks check out. One dryer did not heat very well. The entry to the laundry is a step up and I stubbed my toe because the threshold was not secured.

  • J
    Sep. 18, 2021

    Baraga State Park Campground

    Centralized spot

    We are on site 22. Very spacious have room for our 20ft TT and could have put up a large screen tent but there is a big dip in the site which caused a huge puddle where we would have placed it. Nice view of the lake can see at least part of it from almost anywhere in the camp. Picnic table and fire ring on every site. There are several full hook up sites (water sewer electric). There are a few pull through sites. Some of the sites (the ones a crossed from us) have a huge dip right at the edge of the site to get in out of the site that can cause some issues with low sitting vehicles. Hosts were very friendly and informative, offered some scheduled programs through out the week and free coffee and doughnuts Saturday morning at the host site. DNR staff almost always available. Serves as a great base point to see probably hundreds of water falls. Some are located just down the street from the campground. Mordern shower clean and had hot water and restroom, clean but toilets are a little tricky to flush...doesn't seem to have enough flushing power. Verizon phone works great... hotspot from Verizon phone works great as well. there is also some WiFi available from somewhere that works but doesn't work(cuts in and out) not sure if it is the parks or a nearby place. The roads in the campground are narrrow but manageable. The park is located on a main highway (41) so you get the noise from the traffic on the road...sometimes this noise can make it hard to have a quiet conversation with those in your camping party....it quiets down some at night but still a lot of noise. Also train tracks runs along the back of the campground which can be quite noisy. We've been here almost a week and have heard only one train(we aren't here a lot during the day we are out exploring). Nice day park across the road from the campground. Located about 30 min. From Houghton (and a Walmart) and about an hour drive to the porcupine mountains.


Guide to Watersmeet

Cabin camping in Michigan's Upper Peninsula offers rustic experiences on the border of Wisconsin, about 10 miles from the Wisconsin state line. Watersmeet sits at an elevation of approximately 1,650 feet, with forested terrain dominated by northern hardwoods and pine stands. The area experiences cold winters with heavy snowfall averaging 150-180 inches annually and warm summers with temperatures typically reaching 70-80°F.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Bond Falls Campground provides excellent brook trout fishing in the nearby lakes. "The lakes are stocked with brook trout and the fishing is amazing," notes Bruce B., who also mentions that "picnic areas are located near the falls and hiking in the surrounding areas is limitless."

Waterfall exploration: Visit the spectacular waterfalls at Bond Falls Campground. "Bond Falls is a very short walk from the car, with longer hiking opportunities nearby," explains Danielle A. who visited in winter when "some of it was frozen, and the ground covered in snow."

Mountain hiking: The Porcupine Mountains offer extensive trail systems near Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park. One visitor shared their experience: "We ventured over to Lake of the clouds just to take a gander, didn't do much hiking in this area. From there we parked our car at Pinkerton; threw on our full packs and headed to our 1st site, LS #6 = AMAZING view."

What campers like

Rustic cabin settings: Campers appreciate the variety of cabin options available. "The sites are mostly private and spread out with the exception of the loop which is more family oriented," notes a visitor to Bond Falls Campground, adding that "it's very inexpensive and also very popular."

Lakeside locations: Many cabins offer direct water access. At Chain O'Lakes Campground, a camper noted it was a "lovely campground near the lakes. Tons of lake activities like renting boats to fish (like we did). Our campground was next to nice bathrooms and a sand volleyball court. Good privacy from neighboring campsites."

Clean facilities: Bewabic State Park Campground maintains well-kept amenities. "Very hospitable. Sites were large and well cared for. Trails, parks, and a beach. Very affordable kayak and canoe rentals. Friendly staff. Wood for sale on site, fishing pole rentals, tennis courts," shares a satisfied visitor.

What you should know

Insect preparation: Bug protection is essential in certain seasons. A camper at Bond Falls noted: "Mosquitoes and flies were so bad that our dogs faces were getting bloody and bug spray and a fire did nothing for us. We packed up and canceled our whole trip after that... would be a great place in the fall when the bugs aren't so bad."

Seasonal accessibility: Winter conditions limit access to some cabin areas. At Lake Gogebic State Park Campground, the non-winter months provide the best experience. "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," notes a visitor who adds that "bugs were not a problem during the day but the second that sun goes down have the bug spray ready."

Reservation timing: Advance planning is necessary for many cabins. "This is the first time camping here and I would defiantly go back," writes a camper about Bond Falls, explaining that "there are about 20 campsites and a handful on the water. The sites are free for up to a total of 14 days which is really nice."

Tips for camping with families

Family activities: Several parks offer family-friendly amenities. A visitor to Bewabic State Park Campground notes: "This has been one of our favorite campgrounds over the past couple years. Loop A is nice and wooded and private. The bigger loop has sites pretty close together. Nice beach and lake. Hiking trails and playground."

Cabin selection: Different cabin styles accommodate various family needs. At Hi-Pines Campground, "We enjoyed the amenities and activities this campground had to offer. Clean bathrooms and laundry room. Great activities for kids...fishing presentation, movie, kickball," reports a camper.

Water recreation: Lakes provide swimming and boating for families. "Beautiful sites, some very private and right on the lake," notes one visitor to Lake Gogebic, while another mentions the park has "a nice beach area with a nice big sandy beach for the kids."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Choose sites based on size requirements and privacy needs. A visitor to Lake Gogebic observed, "Campsites were a mix of shade and sun. We had 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."

Hookup availability: Electric and water services vary between cabin campgrounds. Bewabic State Park Campground visitor comments, "They have electrical hook-ups but no water hook-ups you have to fill before you come in. There is a dump station there."

Road conditions: Some access roads may be challenging. At Presque Isle, a visitor noted, "We spent a weekend back country camping in the Porcupine Mountains; this was our first time here. Friday we spent the day hiking all over the park with our day packs," suggesting the importance of preparing for variable road conditions when bringing an RV to cabin areas.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Watersmeet, MI is Bond Falls Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 16 reviews.

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