Best Glamping near White Pine, MI

Recent Glamping Reviews near White Pine, Michigan

166 Reviews of 18 White Pine Campgrounds

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  Jen W.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 22, 2018

  Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

  AMAZING Scenery

  Have not camped here yet but the whole area is amazingly beautiful. Yurts and Cabins available. Definitely Seasonal. the road is not plowed completely in winter.

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  Jay W.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 19, 2018

  Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

  Camping Options Galore! A Deep Woods Experience

  This is a beautiful area to visit even if it is just for a day, but just a days visit will leave you wanting to comeback for more! The Porcupine Mountains is located in the Northwest tip of Michigans Upper Peninsula. There are multiple entrances depending on what part of the park you want to visit. One of the most popular sites in the park is Lake of the Clouds. I have never been fortunate enough to see it on a clear day in person so you may take your chances by cloud cover or the fog. There are campsites that do sit close to the lake but require a hike. This park offers many hiking trails that pass and cross numerous lakes and streams. If you are a backpacker this is an excellent place to go. I would suggest later August or Fall. The trails can be impassable at times during the late Spring and the black flies will disappear usually by August but they can stick around. Check trail conditions often!! You can either camp with your tent or rent cabins along the trail which are usually well kept, I can not say the same about the Yurt however. You should book these cabins or tent sites well in advance as this is a popular park. I prefer tent camping but on my week long hike I decided to rent cabins instead and I am glad I did. I did hike the second week of June and the trails were unkept and the tent sites were thick mud with not much of a choice but to sleep in the mud. The cabins do have wood burning stoves, beds and benches. You will have the occasional rodent but some of the cabins had traps in them and if you set one and catch one, you will be left alone for the rest of the night. I had set the trap and reset the trap twice in 30 seconds, after catching two and coming to the conclusion I could be up all night doing this, after the third trap I just left the rodent in the trap and it must have been a deterrent because I wasn't bothered the rest of the night.

  I really can't say enough about this park even though my hiking experience was miserable given the trail conditions. It is a challenge to hike but with such a vast are of wilderness there is so much more to do. Near by is the Presque Isle River Campground and Scenic Area which shouldn't be missed either.

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  Sara S.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 12, 2016

  Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

  in the middle of it all

  This was a GREAT campground to stay at for checking out some of the numerous popular waterfalls in upper Michigan. Our grassy site was on the shore of the lake with lots of trees. It felt quite secluded and the park wasn't too busy. The facilities were clean and the park rangers were very friendly and helpful. We like trying new campsites on each trip, but this was pretty ideal so we might be back next year!

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  Lila D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 12, 2020

  Twin Lakes State Park Campground

  A beautiful, but crowded and expensive spot

  Hi, all. So, everyone’s been traveling haven’t they? Us spontaneous no planning SOB’s are SOL. My family could not find anywhere to stay and this was the very last campsite on the map in the state of Michigan. We thought F it. We will pay 30$ for electricity and a shower... honestly worth it for the shower. But definitely not a destination spot if I do say so myself. If you can, PLAN your camping. I’m from MN and am not used to having to reserve your campsite. Plan ahead and get the best of the best. Although, we did have weird luck camping at smaller lakes outside of pictured rocks for free.

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 13, 2016

  Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

  It is worth the drive to stay at Presque Isle on Lake Superior

  Presque Isle is a rustic campground in the Porcupine Mountains on Lake Superior in Michigan. Not to be mistaken for the Presque Isle campground in WIsconsin.

  The hiking is great and it has a majestic feel camping on top of a bluff looking out to Lake Superior. This is my kind camping. It doesn't get five stars because it lacks some amenities but it is secluded and there are plenty of open campsites.

  The park is clean. There are trees everywhere with a large canopy providing a lot of shade. There is plenty of parking for your vehicle. The only downside to the campground is the campsites are very open and not very private, but there is a lot of space.

  The Park is a little difficult to find if you have never been there before. It is about 17 miles from Wakefield and highway 28. Just follow the signs and you will get there.

  FYI: While you are in Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park make sure you checkout Union Bay campground, it is right on the shore of Lake Superior.

  Don't miss the hiking trails!

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 12, 2016

  Bond Falls Campground

  Do your homework before you camp at Bond Falls

  Bond Falls is a little difficult to figure out if you haven't done your homework before visiting. You will show up to Bond Falls looking for a campground. You will see a self-registration board at the falls but it has NOTHING to do with camping. It is only to register your vehicle for the daily admittance pass if you have not already done so. Problem, it is the same form and envelope in every other Michigan State park so you will see the line for camping fees on the form and it can be a bit confusing.

  The falls are very pretty and worth checking out. There is no "campground" per se. There are campsites strung along the banks all around the lake, there are even a few camp sites on some islands in the middle of the lake. The camp sites are managed by a power company. They have a visitor center right off the main road outside of the park entrance where you can get all of the information you need.

  Do your homework before you commit the time and resources to camping at Bond Falls.

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  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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  Shari G.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 1, 2020

  Big Lake State Forest Campground

  Winter comes early to the UP

  The Michigan State Forest Campgrounds continue to delight us. For $15 a night you can experience camping like I did as a child – simple, unelectrified, and in beautiful outdoor locations. Lots of space in between most sites gives you a good deal of privacy.  In mid-October, we woke up to full on winter one morning, so be prepared for anything in the shoulder season.  Also, the entrance to this campground is not for low clearance vehicles...it is full of HUGE flooded potholes (small ponds really).  Not recommended for 2 wheel drive, low clearance vehicles.

  Getting to Big Lake leads you through some marvelous pine meadows and wetlands with browsing deer and pheasants. The North Country Trail (long distance backpacking trail) winds through this part of the UP, and the Big Lake campground would make a perfect starting or ending place for a section hike. Within 10 miles back on the highway is a large gas station/convenience store and café where you could get a hot meal or stock up on a few essentials. 

  Opportunities for hiking, biking, paddling or fishing abound in this area, so plan to bring your gear with you. There is a small craft launch right in the campground to access the lake, which as it turns out isn’t very big when you compare it to nearby Lake Superior. I imagine that this might be a popular deer hunting campground during rifle season. Bathrooms are simple pit-toilets, and water is accessible year-round with the hand operated well pump.

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  Nona A.

  Ranger

  

  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.  

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 15, 2018

  Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

  Ranger Review: Matador DL16 daypack at Presque Isle

  Campground Review:

  There are a couple of camping options in the Porcupine Mountains of northern Michigan. Presque Isle is a primitive campground on the western side of the park. There are 50 sites, with generator and non-generator sites clearly separated (although that didn’t stop some idiot from parking his RV on the edge of the non-generator side and running his generator until 2am- the only one running a generator in all 50 sites). On the non-generator side sites on the outside of the loop back to either the woods or the lake and have great hammocking options. Sites on the inside of the loop are kind of in the open, with no privacy and just a few hammocking trees. All of the campground is well shaded. The vault toilets were clean, but in need of being pumped out. There is a steep trail to the lake (some of this is covered in staircases, but the last scramble is down a steep slope). The trailhead to the waterfall trails is located in the generator side of the campground. There is also a trail to the lake and a small beach where you could swim.

  Product Review:

  As a Ranger for The Dyrt I get to review products from time to time. On this trip I got to review the Matador DL16 Backpack. I found this to be a really handy day pack to have around for this trip. While I brought my Osprey Talon daypack, I never used it, instead grabbing this little guy time and time again. This was a super convenient pack to toss in my gear tub and pull out (literally) when I wanted a small lightweight option.

  Here’s what I liked:

  1. When packed up in its little bag it fits in the palm of my hand. That means it easily fits in my gear tub for storage.
  2. It weighs nothing. This was especially nice when my body was sore and tired from all of the hiking I was doing.
  3. The side mesh pockets expanded to hold my nalgene water bottles with no problem. I have had other small day packs that can’t handle a 32 ounce bottle. This one handles two with no problem.
  4. The front pocket is deep! Usually a front pocket is really shallow and barely holds your keys, let alone your phone. On the Matador DL16 Backpack I was able to put my key, phone, map, and granola bar in the front pocket with room for more, even with the main compartment full with my camera and rain gear.
  5. The shoulder straps look flimsy but were able to handle the load without cutting into my shoulders. They also never seemed wet when I sweated through. Quick dry to the rescue! They also had easy adjustment straps that never seemed to be hanging down in the way.

  Here are the things I think could be improved:

  1. It would be nice to have one or two loops to clip on extra items.
  2. I wish it had either a sternum strap or hip belt to help carry the load better.

  Overall, I really liked this for carrying a light load on a day hike.

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  Kelly W.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 2, 2020

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Beautiful campground at the foot of the Porkies

  This place in the fall is magic. Beautifully wooded, many sites have a view of Lake Superior. You can hear the waves at night. Some of the sites are a tight squeeze if your rig is large, opt for the pull-through. Don’t expect to do work or school, service and internet up there is practically non existent. Instead, walk the shore of Superior, enjoy the all gorgeous sights the Porcupine Mountains have to offer just a short drive away. Bathrooms and showers were clean and well kept.

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  Brian H.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 4, 2020

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Nice place,

  A bit cramped But clean and friendly

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  Robert J.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 22, 2021

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Very Nice Facilities but Very Strict Rules and Unfriendly Owners

  Great location, some of the best kept facilities, nice sites, but rules are strict(COMPLY!), owners are on you like a hawk to see fit you don’t break one, and they become outright unreasonable and rude—even for the slightest, and easily correctable misunderstanding(versus flagrant violation), which can ruin the experience, unfortunately. The owners are not tolerant of visitors, interrogating them at check in, and threatening to tow cars away if not out by the time required. They refer to other campgrounds in the area as“Siberian refuge camps.” It’s their right and choice to be this way. Make sure you know the rules and have back-up plans if you happen to be caught up in any misunderstanding or honest error about“the rules,” which they will certainly let you know about and automatically escalate.

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  Melissa M.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2021

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Beautiful campground

  Campground is surrounded by trees which provide a lot of shade, inner circle sights are close together, some unique set ups but the outside sides are spacious..

  Electric hook up with water fill station and dump.

  Bathhouse is centrally located

  Staff/ owner very friendly and helpful.

  Store on property sells wood, ice and other goods.

  Cross the street and you arrive at Lake Superior

  20 minutes to town 10 miles to lake of the clouds

  Book early, these sites go fast!

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  Adam

  Guide

  

  Feb. 21, 2021

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Fantastic setting

  Found this place by chance. Amazing location across from Lake Superior. The best sunsets I’ve seen west of the pacific.

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  Brian H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 14, 2019

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Nice place good size site clean camp and restrooms

  Will return goods location

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  Chad K.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 1, 2019

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  You will love it here

  We decided to go on a two week no plans but travel trip and found this campground by mistake and so happy we did. Super nice family-owned location with showers, wifi and so much more. You are just a 1-minute walk from the lake. You for sure will not be disappointed with the decision to stay here.

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  Kate K.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 5, 2019

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Last Minute Save!

  This campground saved the day when we visited the Porcupine Mountains. We might have skipped the step about doing enough research, and we arrived after a 10 hour drive to find that everything in the backcountry and campground were 100% full. I wouldn’t really rave about much else, other than the view of the beach and the fact that it’s really close to hiking in the park. The entire grounds are just a large grassy area and a lot of the sites were a little soggy when we were there. BUT, like I said, it totally saved our asses, so it gets 4 stars! Oh, and the bathrooms were SO CLEAN! Like epic clean👌

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  David K.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 30, 2020

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Friendly People and Amazing State Park

  Not enough good words for the Porcupine Mountains. Views of huge hills sloping into Lake Superior are visible from the entrance. We visited the iconic Lake of the Clouds and hiked to other great sites in the park. My family and I toured the area and spent the night. I only wish we'd have had more time there. Campground owners were very helpful and kind.

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  mark R.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 13, 2022

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Clean and quiet

  Like the title, clean and quiet campground. Same price as state park with more evenly spaced sites. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great view of lake! Stopped for one night but would stay again if in area.

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  Lydia T.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 12, 2020

  Union River Big Bear Campground

  Right on Lake superior

  Campground sites are right next to each other other than that it's a great campground!

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  Hilary S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 11, 2020

  Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

  Beautiful at peak fall color!

  I did a 3 day/2 night hike during peak color, starting at the Lake Superior Trailhead. I was warned the Lake Superior trail was muddy when I checked in, and the ranger was not joking - I was grateful to have trekking poles to help balance on logs, branches, roots and rocks to try to keep my boots as dry as possible in the parts of the trail that were submerged. 

  Campsite LS-14 had a lovely location on the lake, but was very muddy/previously submerged with water. It immediately abuts site LS-13. There was a wooden platform to put my tent on, but I had to bolster the corners so that it was big enough for my tent poles to have something to rest on. If I had gotten in before dark, I might have seen the small area near the trail side of the site that had higher, dryer ground. There is supposed to be a bear pole for these sites, but the group at the other site said there wasn't one. In hindsight, I think there probably was, away from the campsites, but since I had a canister, I didn't go looking for it after dark. The Lake Superior trail continued to be muddy until you got close to the Big Carp River mouth.

  Campsite BC-8 was a big upgrade - very large site, a little patch of open sky over the fire pit, easy access to the river for water. The big trees provided good shelter from a minor storm and high winds overnight. This site is right alongside the trail, but separated from the cabin and next site by a good distance. The hike out from here up the Big Carp River trail to Lake of the Clouds is a somewhat longer trek with a bit of elevation gain, but nothing too intense in my opinion.

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  Krissy M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 18, 2022

  Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

  Backcountry camping

  As first time backpackers this hike was a bit difficult with almost 30 pound backpacks on. It was a great place to stay though! We stayed at lake of the clouds site LOC 1 the first night. No lake view and lots of mosquitos and right on the junction of the two trails. Next two nights were at mirror lake and stayed at site ML-3. Great view of the lake!! Though still lots of those darn mosquitos and a few biting flies darting at your head. Unfortunately couldn’t swim at either lake due to leeches. So beware. Overall experience was 4 stars cuz of those pesky bugs.

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  Adam S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 4, 2021

  Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

  Backcountry Site

  LOC-4 is Heaven.

  It's the type of site I feel like I don't even want to tell people about because I want to keep it to myself.

  I discovered this site about 10 years ago and rediscovered it again this year.

  It's the last site on the trail so you are completely secluded. There is a fire ring and a bear pole about 100 yards behind the site. The site is basically on a small stretch of land that goes out into the lake so you are surrounded by water on three sides of you with a great view of the bluffs and rocks in front of you. There is also two trees that are perfect for setting up a hammock. The water is calm and it is all sand going out into the lake and stays very shallow so you can walk very far out.

  It's a lot of work to get there but it is totally worth it. Pack light.

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  Lindsey B.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 28, 2022

  Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

  A serene getaway

  This site is a treat, falling asleep listening to Superior crash on shore was amazing.

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  Amanda L.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 2, 2018

  Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

  Beautiful and Accessible Backpacking

  Great for beginning backpackers and those who want a longer trip, the Porcupine Mountains offer 100+ miles of trails. Can make 2-3 day loops, or do in and out hikes. Beautiful views, old growth forests, waterfalls and rivers. Starting with the 2018 season, the backcountry campsites must be reserved in advance. Campsites have bear poles and fire pits. There are also a few cabins that can be rented, but don't allow dogs inside the cabins.

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  Anna A.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 6, 2018

  Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

  ES-1 Campsite

  This state park is absolutely gorgeous and has so much to it. We stayed at a campsite on the Escarpment trail (ES-1) and it was absolutely gorgeous. It was right on a ridge, had a bear pole, a fire ring, and an ample amount of space. It was about a 4 mile hike through ridges, deep forest, hills, and valleys if you left from the Lake of the Clouds parking lot. If you left from the Chayboga creek lot, then it was about 1.75 miles of mostly steep inclines. Make sure to bring plenty of water with you, the closest water source is next to the Chayboga creek parking lot which is quite a hike if you are tired and dehydrated.

  In all this has been one of my favorite backpacking sites and recommend it to everyone. Keep in mind that you do have to reserve the backcountry campsites before hand!