Best Glamping near Watersmeet, MI

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park houses some of the most distinctive glamping accommodations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with Presque Isle offering safari-style canvas tents and yurts that blend wilderness immersion with upscale comfort. These elevated structures feature queen-sized beds with premium linens, solar-powered lighting, and wood-burning stoves for chilly evenings. Hi-Pines Campground and Chain O'Lakes provide additional glamping options with fully-furnished canvas accommodations that include private decks overlooking Lake Superior. "This is a beautiful campground right next to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park in the U.P. of Michigan," noted one visitor who appreciated the blend of luxury and natural surroundings. Each glamping unit comes equipped with electricity, comfortable seating areas, and many feature kitchenettes with basic cooking supplies, allowing guests to enjoy resort-style amenities while maintaining connection to the surrounding forest.

The pristine wilderness surrounding these eco-friendly glamping sites creates exceptional opportunities for immersive outdoor experiences without sacrificing comfort. Guests staying at Sylvania's glamping accommodations enjoy direct access to Clark Lake for paddling and swimming, while those at Bond Falls can explore numerous hiking trails leading to spectacular waterfalls within walking distance of their canvas tents. One reviewer highlighted, "Great views and quiet camping with sites that are well maintained, clean, and reasonably flat." Winter visitors can experience snow-covered landscapes from the warmth of heated safari tents or yurts, with some locations remaining open year-round. Most glamping sites require reservations well in advance, particularly for peak summer and fall color seasons when the combination of luxury accommodations and wilderness access makes these unique lodging options especially popular among travelers seeking an elevated outdoor experience.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Watersmeet, Michigan (33)

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."

"Beautiful sites, some very private and right on the lake. Boat launch nearby. Sites are spacious and privacy depends in the site. Some are isolated, others are mean to camp with friends."
2. Sylvania (clark Lake) Campground
7 Reviews
Watersmeet, MI
7 miles
Website
+1 (906) 396-5428
$22 - $26 / night
"The are 4 campground loops and many campsites out around the lakes. We chose a spot in loop 3.

Our site is large with plenty of space for our teardrop and screen room. Water is right next to us."

"Beautiful and well worth the drive! Prepare for it to be packed on the weekends, but week day camping is pretty serene."

3. Lake Gogebic State Park Campground
26 Reviews
Marenisco, MI
22 miles
Website
+1 (906) 842-3341
"Had a great site right on the lake, fire pit was 10 feet from the water, most sites are large with trees but not many are very level."

"We loved staying at Lake Gogebic!

There’s a beach a short walk through the campground and the site hosts are super friendly."
4. Hi-Pines Campground
7 Reviews
Eagle River, WI
24 miles
Website
+1 (715) 479-9124
"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."

"Perfect location to plan multi-family camping. Lots of amenities on site and nearby."

5. Moosehead Lake Campground
2 Reviews
Presque Isle, MI
20 miles
Website
"Good sites, fire pit. Could hear a lot of of wildlife sites were on the lake but a lot of tree coverage between the site and the lake. Mosquitos were thick at dusk. Boat land is very near the sites."

"It’s a bit of a drive on some gravel roads to get to, but it’s a beautiful drive and well worth it."
6. Boulder Junction
2 Reviews
Eagle River, WI
22 miles
Website
"The weather was a bit cold on Lake Superior and our picnic was ruined. However we had a great laugh making sandwiches in the car in a middle of a rain storm."

7. 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."

"The bathroom was clean, but we didn't try the showers."
8. Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park
36 Reviews
Wakefield, MI
46 miles
Website
+1 (906) 885-5275
$4 - $20 / night
"If you are looking for real out door experience with no common amenities except running water this is the place for you. Enjoy amazing waterfalls, rugged camping and gorgeous lake Superior sunsets..."

"Great location, and has the basics for the camping. I was in site 44, and most of the sites in the "middle" were more of an open field with a couple of trees. "

9. Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
5 Reviews
Sayner, WI
29 miles
Website
+1 (715) 542-3923
"The best sites are lake sites (obviously), but there are some better than others. Look along the east side of the lake for a sandy beach off of your site."

"I have been camping at Crystal Lake every year for 20+ years. It is by far our favorite in the area. The showers and toilets are clean."
10. Peaceful Pines Resort
1 Review
Eagle River, WI
24 miles
Website
+1 (715) 891-9575
"Brand New and Wow what a Bathhouse! 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"

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226 Reviews of 33 Watersmeet Campgrounds

Steph P.
Guide
Oct. 9, 2022
Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Perfect privacy and well worn trails
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. Parking lot isn't huge and all sites were booked that weekend but we were able to snag a spot. We took the Little Carp River trail all the way to the site, which was easy to follow, a good bit of up and down but nothing too difficult. Reservation site says 2.3 miles, we did closer to 3.5 by the time we arrived. LC-7 and LC-6 are close to each other but far enough away that you have some privacy, couldn't hear the other party chatting. Fire wood in the area was sparse, everything was damp. Bear pole was tough to find, follow the trail past the site, then a stump, at the second huge tree on your left, turn to your right and climb the hill.

Site has a fire pit, logs to sit on and plenty of level space to pitch tents. It is right on the trail, so you may see some traffic. Good coverage from old growth trees, enough hills in the area to find privacy for squatting, and the river is easy to access. If I had to choose between LC-6 and LC-7, would pick 6, it's up higher and further from the trail.

We hiked back the next morning, went to Lake in the Clouds and then Ontonagon for lunch. Visited Squeeze on Main for food and beer, place is brand new, looks nice, price reasonable, food was ok. Then the bar a few doors down for more beer, they had a good selection.

Then we drove to the Pinkerton Trail head, limited parking on the side of the road, but room enough on the end for a few cars when we arrived. Pinkerton was a pleasant stroll through the woods, lots of boards, dead falls, and mud, and it's a gradual descent. Met up with the Superior Trail 3 miles in, then went left to LS-3.

LS-3 is everything we came for - right on the lake, plenty of firewood, ultimate in privacy since no other sites are within at least a half mile, perfectly level spot for the tent and a built-out fire pit area. Highly recommend.
Cynthia K.
Legend
Aug. 15, 2023
Union River Big Bear Campground
Beautiful Campground!
This is a beautiful campground right next to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park in the U P of Michigan. After reading the reviews of the Union Bay Campground in the park, I'm glad I could get a reservation here!

This is a well established campground. There's 50 sites with water & electricity, but no sewer. There is a dump station.

Some sites have more room than others. We had site 16, which was roomy. Site 20 is also roomy & shady.

The best sites over look the Union River. Sites 27/28 are nice & site 29 is outstanding. There are a few pull throughs.

Any of the perimeter sites would be good. These have a woods view in the back.

Avoid sites 24A/45&46. these sites are very near the dump station, with 45 right by it. There's a tall fence separating you from it.

The bathrooms are beautiful! Clean with hot showers. Decorated nicely, with music also. There's a community fire pit on the front lawn with swings & chairs. A nice view of Lake Superior. The sunsets are outstanding. There's a free beach across the street. You need to take the stairs down to it. Don't try climbing down the rocks!

I didn't have much luck looking for Yooper Stones.

The gift shop is small, but has some nice things.

Out of the 3 campgrounds we stayed at this trip, this was our favorite!
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Brenda A.
Ranger
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.
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Stephen L.
Guide
Jul. 23, 2021
Lake Gogebic State Park Campground
Zealot Leash
Overall a decent Campground. Lots are spacious. Layout of fire pit on sites are poor. For example lot 76, fire is offset to the left of the electrical post. This is a problem since majority of RVs have awnings on the right side and electrical hook up on the back left side. Our fire pit ended up behind the camper. Poor layout by campsite personnel. “DNR Officer” that oversees the grounds is a zealot on dog leashes! “Your dog must be on a six foot leash even while swimming,” he yelled at me. Being an owner of a finely trained Labrador Retriever that I was exercising in the water, I doubt I will be back!!!!!!!!
Natalie L.
Scout
Jul. 28, 2018
Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park
Deep in the wilderness
This a great rustic campground. If you are looking for real out door experience with no common amenities except running water this is the place for you. Enjoy amazing waterfalls, rugged camping and gorgeous lake Superior sunsets... About as perfect as it gets!
Linda C.
Scout
Aug. 28, 2019
Arbor Vitae Campground
Comfortable
Clean bathrooms and shower areas. Easy hook up for water, electric and sewer. RV sites nice but would prefer more trees. Nice fire pits. Wood available for purchase. Driving a short distance to fun towns. Pretty quite.
RaD_Travels
Guide
Aug. 30, 2022
Bond Falls Campground
Great Views and Quiet Camping
8/26-9/1/22- Free camping! 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. I tried self registering, but there was nowhere to sign-in. About 11Am the next morning, someone came by to register us. 2-bars Verizon 5G, and 2-bars AT&T 4G.

We rolled in about 10pm and drove through the western loop sites 1-22, pulled into the first pull-through site(W5) that we could easily get our 34’ fifth wheel into and went to sleep. In the morning, I walked the loop and found several others that we could fit(now that it was light out), and we moved over one site to W6. Site W21 has a lake view and a large loop in front of this back-in site that would be super easy to navigate for a big rig. Sites 11 and 12 were really close together but had a good views of the lake as well. Later, we drove over to the east camp site that all seemed to have lake views, and sites E12 and E13 are surrounded on 3 sides by water, a turn-around loop, and more sunlight for solar powered rigs. I didn’t think to check cell signal while there.

The towns of Watersmeet and Conover had the cheapest diesel fuel. The Wild Turkey Bar& Grill in Conover, WI had fabulous smoked meats, and there is a great little hardware store in Conover as well.
C N.
Guide
Sep. 30, 2024
Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park
Nice Location, fairly open fields and not marked well.
Great location, and has the basics for the camping. I was in site 44, and most of the sites in the "middle" were more of an open field with a couple of trees. There were no real clear boundary lines . If you are looking for a little more shade or tree cover, book a perimeter site. This is also the first campsite I've been to where the fire pit didn't have a grill grate on part of it. There is water on site, but it is the hand pump style, so it would help to have a large open container to capture the water.

Cell service was really spot (can be a good thing when camping), and I wasn't able to pick up a lot of radio stations either. Still nice to enjoy the quite dark skies. Short walk down stairs to Lake Superior which offered some great sunset views.

Lots of great hiking trails, and close to a lot of other fun attractions. I would plan on coming back up here another time, and possible pick a different site after being here.
Jim W.
Guide
Jul. 27, 2021
Ottawa National Forest Black River Harbor Campground
You Are On Your Own
The first four days were five stars. The campground was mostly full of tents, pop ups, small trailers, and a few 5ers and Class As. The site was clean and groomed. Spacing is nice and provides some privacy. The location is secluded with an easy walk to a quiet stretch of Lake Superior shoreline. The waterfalls in the area are a don't miss attraction. For a longer day trip the State Park to the east was magnificent as was Copper Peak.

The last three nights were 1 star. A large open frame generator ran 24/7 the entire time. The "camper" said quiet hours were only for TVs and radios. The generator ran even while they left the campsite. The owner ignored all requests to honor the quiet hours and insulted anyone that asked. We were three campsites away and it interfered with our sleep.

There are no camp hosts, no cellar coverage, and the Rangers do not answer knocks on the door at their offices about 20 miles away. You are on your own.