Situated along the Au Gres River corridor just outside Tawas City, Northern Bear Paw RV Park runs year-round and accommodates rigs up to 70 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. The property retains much of its original tree cover, with pine trees left intact throughout the grounds, giving sites a degree of shade and natural buffer. Rates run $40 to $50 per night.
Reviewers consistently mention water access as a defining feature of the park. A creek runs near the campsites, and a trail leads to the river, where the owners have added seating, a picnic table, and a fire pit. The grounds also include a pond and a playground. Multiple visitors note the campground draws repeat guests, some of whom return seasonally, which can contribute to a fuller feel during peak summer months.
Alex K. sums it up concisely: "Fantastic sites with full hookups, river, pond, playground and forest." Facilities across all four reviews are described as clean and well-maintained, and the owners are frequently cited for attentive, hands-on management. WiFi, showers, a dump station, and drinking water round out the amenity list.
Campers planning a longer stay in the region can look at nearby options such as Round Lake or Corsair Area for comparison. Northern Bear Paw works best for RV travelers who want full hookups, direct river access, and owner-managed attentiveness in a wooded setting.
Description
Park Features
- 47 full service sites (electric, water, sewer)
- 5 sites with (electric & water)
- 2 Camping Cabins (rustic - electric only)
- Primitive tent sites are available with no utilities (rustic)
- Modern Clean bathhouse/restroom
- A modern laundry room is available
- Dump station is available for guests only
- Each full service site has a picnic table large enough for 8 people and its own fire ring
- Each full service site can accommodate any size unit, with parking for your car.
- Each full service site has 2- 20 amp, 1- 30 amp, and 1- 50 amp hookups
Fee Info
Cash or Check - no credit cards
ALL RATES INCLUDE FAMILY OF 5 2 ADULTS AND 3 MINOR CHILDREN
ALL EXTRA PERSONS $5.00 PER PERSON PER NIGHT (at time of check in)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNorthern Bear Paw RV Park is located in Michigan near Sand Lake
RV ParkDirections
From jct US 23 & Hwy 55: Go 10 mi W on Hwy 55.
Address
4793 West M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
Coordinates
44.274647705992884 N
83.71771040393232 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/20/26- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Bay City, MI
- 1 hr 10 min from Saginaw, MI
- 1 hr 11 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 34 min from Flint, MI
