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Keyes Lake Campground features spacious drive-in sites that accommodate tents, RVs, cabins and glamping setups with pets welcome. Located at 4918 Hwy 101 in Florence, this well-maintained campground offers electric hookups, water hookups, and sewer connections for campers traveling with animals. Campground bathrooms remain spotless with showers free for campers and plenty of hot water. Camping in the Clouds on US Hwy 2 provides additional pet-friendly options with full hookup sites, though facilities require maintenance according to visitor experiences. ['Most campgrounds in the region enforce quiet times, keeping barking disruptions minimal while maintaining a pet-friendly atmosphere.'] Lake Emily Park Campground allows pets at its drive-in sites with electric hookups and maintains clean facilities, though without showers, making it suitable for shorter stays with animals.
The region's pet-friendly campgrounds provide excellent access to outdoor recreation with dogs. West Bass Lake sits adjacent to ATV trails connecting to the 160-mile Blue Ox trail system, offering substantial opportunities for exercising high-energy dogs. Sites at Summer Breeze Campground accommodate pets with full hookups and proximity to regional waterfalls, caves and the iron mine tour, creating diverse exploration options when camping with animals. Paint River Hills Campground positions pets and owners directly beside ORV routes with trail access directly from the campground entrance. Most campgrounds maintain moderate spacing between sites, though Summer Breeze receives particular praise for meticulous maintenance by owners. Seasonal considerations affect pet camping options, with most facilities operating May through October, while West Bass Lake remains open year-round despite winter water shutoffs, allowing for cold-weather camping with properly prepared pets.
"The site was very nice and had buffers all around, with only a neighbor to one side. We chose 61 because on the map it appeared close to the bathrooms and park."
"The B loop is close to hot showers and clean bathrooms. Plenty of room between neighbor campers. I enjoyed the hiking trails. Grocery and hardware store is close by."
from $20 - $31 / night
Check Availability"A train runs next to the campground but only comes through periodically we were there a week and only saw it twice. Tons to do up here waterfalls caves and the iron mine tour"
"My husband and I have been traveling around the US and happened on Summer Breeze at the last minute. Nikki and Jerry are wonderfully accommodating, the campground and its facilities are very clean."
"Right across the road from a lake."
"Keyes lake was right across the street and the fishing was great. Most certainly will return."
"Beautiful walking trail along river. Quiet. Campsite for tents and RV. Call for directions lol The gps takes you to the old back entrance."
"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."
from $20 - $25 / night
Check Availability"I live near this park, so I frequent it. They have recently made improvements to the park area, which make it very kid friendly. The park also has a nice pavilion with picnic tables. "
"Pretty campground, extremely friendly and helpful staff, nice neighbors all around. The shower area could use some updating, but was fairly clean."
"We camped here as something to do for my step-dads birthday. We had site’s 100 & 97 from Thursday through Sunday. The river was very nice. The sites were a little uneven but not too bad."
from $49 / night
Check Availability"I live near this campground, so I have stayed at almost every site in the park. If you cant have or don't want a lake site, site #4 is the largest. It is almost 35 yards across the front."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"Close to Iron Mountain but tucked away in the woods enough to be secluded. We stayed during the week and we're the only site occupied. Very peaceful, lake was very nice"
"We took a chance on driving 1.5 hours to Carney Lake State Campground and we are pleased that we did. The sites were first-come first-serve and we were lucky to get a site on the lake."
"Easy access to trails and area lakes. Could canoe the river if you want. Very quiet."
TravelerWe enjoyed our stay very much. Pretty campground, extremely friendly and helpful staff, nice neighbors all around. The shower area could use some updating, but was fairly clean. It is a dog friendly place and for the most part they were well behaved pets. We planned on staying four nights and are staying six instead. Taking advantage of the last nice days of the season. I would highly recommend trying this park.
GuidePark is located in the Peshtigo River state forest. Pet friendly!! Your pets are aloud on trails and with you at your campsite. They must be on a 6 ft leash. The park is beautiful. What surprised me the most was the pit toliets that looked like tiny houses. Pictures are attached. There is a small lake which is great for kayak and swimming. This park also has a boat launch onto the Cauldron Falls Reservoir. I've attached photos of the map. Almost all the campsites are private and hidden away in their own little spots. There are a few hiking trails which i enjoyed spending time on. If you go down the street a bit you will find Old Veterans state park which has a secluded quiet lake and beach. I spent an afternoon at the beach and never saw a soul. There is not a camp store. The only thing you can buy at the park is firewood.
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.
ScoutThis place was so much fun! The back tent areas are great, great walking trails, right on the water, the staff is so friendly and do daily checks to check if you need fire wood or anything. They also have fun seasonal events that the host for the campers. Definitely check this place out! So many memories there. They also have a playground for the kids, pet friendly, and allow atv/utv.
GuideWe stayed at Van Riper State Park three times during June and July. The park is always clean and well-maintained. The bathrooms and showers and generally always nicely maintained as well, and there are plenty of both. The bathrooms do tend to run out of soap and toilet paper at busy times. Dogs are not allowed on the beach but also cannot be left unattended in your site. The rules are heavily enforced in this park. Park staff will ask you to move vehicles if you have more than two, and you will be asked to turn music completely off upon quiet hours. This is not the place to go if you want to party.
Sites 15 and 17, as well as several other sites along that side of that loop, now have a wooden fence at the back of them, so they are not as large as they appear in the photos online.
We have stayed in sites 14, 90 and 93. We travel with a 34’ trailer.
Site 14 is narrow but manageable. It is well-shaded by large pine trees on the site. Site is entirely dirt. There are trees to hang hammocks or clotheslines in.
Site 90 is on a corner by the propane tanks. It is a large site. It does have some roots and low spots. It is partial grass. It has nice shade and is adjacent to the bathrooms. There are trees to hang hammocks or clotheslines.
Site 93 is a large site that backs up to a small grass/tree buffer. It is across the road from the bathrooms. It has nice shade. There is a place to hang a clothesline but not hammocks.
Pros: Clean, well-maintained park
Quiet
Lots of playground equipment
Bike/scooter pump track
Excellent beach area
Lots of green space
Hiking trails
Wood and ice available for purchase at the entrance
Laundry is available; one washer and two dryers
Very kid and pet friendly
Cons: Park website has out of date information, specifically that there is no longer a store on the beach, nor are there kayaks/SUPs to rent
The Water Warrior Island is no longer in the lake
There are very few sites with buffers between
It is sort of far to the beach and laundry from the modern campsites
No non-reservable sites available
RangerWe stopped here for a quick overnight pit stop on our way from Minneapolis to our final destination camp site in Rowleys bay , Door county, Wisconsin.
We were in a bind & needed something last minute but we still had specific wants.....like privacy!
Their online reservations were easy. Pics of the sites were clear. Electric hook up & a great rate!
This camp is well off the beaten path , narrow windy roads abound. But all paved & no traffic. In fact, we never saw a soul.
The drive is lovely thru the Nicollet State forest. Although, you will lose service & it your relying on GPS directions, you’ll find yourself in a bind like us. But we got out our trusty map & winged it. Cell service kicked in just in time & we made it!
Check in was a breeze. The gal was lovely & helpful. You will need a Wisconsin park’s admission sticker. The drive is still a 2.2 mile trek beyond the check in building. Our site was perfect. It was lush, green, & private . Well sized, easy to find, part grass, part gravel. Picnic table & fire ring. If you need it , they have a few bathroom buildings peppered around the loop & a very well kept shower & bathroom building upon entering the campground. I’m telling you, this place is PRIVATE. It is out there.. but still very well maintained. We were impressed by that.
If anyone one else was camping , we didn’t know until we walked the dogs around the loop. Our site was surrounded by forest & the dogs were able to roam our site freely. There were mosquitoes, as it was slightly humid & rained a bit. But nothing mosquito spray couldn’t handle. FYI- if you have kids they will be bored. There is no playground that we saw. But if you just want some peace & quiet - this is the place for you! Most of the campers were older retirees. It looked like there were trails to explore but since it was a quick stay, we didn’t get a chance. We plan on coming back for sure & checking it out. For reference: We have a 19ft travel trailer & a ford truck. We stayed at site 19 , it is pull in & it was perfect,with plenty of room for everything. We took a walk to be nosy &also liked site 20, it was even bigger! Site 14 looked great for a pull thru site. There were also some much larger sites for bigger rigs. There also plenty of tent sites that looked great too. Dogs are welcome. As an added bonus- there were raspberry bushes everywhere! They were just coming in , but if you catch it right. You’ll be up to your eyeballs in fresh raspberries.. yum!
TravelerThe campground is very rural, the closest town being Florence which is 20 miles away. It is right off of lost lake which is a small lake that can swim in, small boating, fishing. A hiking trail backs up to the campground! A water spring is located about a mile down the road along with the pine river which is prime for trout fishing. Very beautiful area!
GuideAs of this writing, 2024, they have recently installed new showers and flush bathrooms. I live near this campground, so I have stayed at almost every site in the park. If you cant have or don't want a lake site, site #4 is the largest. It is almost 35 yards across the front. Trees are growing back, but not many mature trees on the East of the park. There is a really nice beach area adjacent to, but not in the campground. It is a nice short walk. Each site has electric hookup, and some sites have more than one box. Not much ambient light in this park, so it is great for viewing stars and Northern Lights. This park also is situated near the ATV trail, and has access to the 160 mile Blue Ox trail system.
GuideWe stayed at Bewabic State Park in a 34’ trailer. We stayed in site 61 which is a narrow site at the bottom of a small hill and on a corner, which made backing in tricky. The site was very nice and had buffers all around, with only a neighbor to one side. We chose 61 because on the map it appeared close to the bathrooms and park. It is close, but only if you walk through a fairly grown in path. The only park we saw consisted of a swing set and a slide. Loops A and B have some hills and tight corners, making them more convenient for tents or smaller trailers. Loop C would be best for larger units. The park has many C-shaped pull-through sites.
It is a fair distance to the beach from the campsites, and most people seemed to drive there, as the road is decently hilly. The beach was very small, with a large grassy hill behind it. The hill was unfortunately COVERED in goose poop, which was disgusting. You cannot have dogs on this beach, but the Canada gooses sure are allowed. The bottom of the lake was kind of slimy in places. We did not get cell service at our campsite. You could get sparse service at the bathrooms at the start of loops A and B, or at the entry.
The Upper Peninsula border region around Florence offers a unique mix of lake and forest terrain with over 160 miles of connected trail systems. Campgrounds in this area sit at elevations between 1,300-1,600 feet, creating relatively cool summer evenings even during July and August. Winter camping options remain limited but accessible at select locations where water systems shut down from November through April.
ATV trail exploration: West Bass Lake campground connects directly to the 160-mile Blue Ox trail system, perfect for high-energy outdoor adventures. "This park also is situated near the ATV trail, and has access to the 160 mile Blue Ox trail system," notes Adam A., a frequent visitor to West Bass Lake.
Natural water features: The region offers multiple swimming opportunities across small lakes and river access points. At Bewabic State Park, "Amazing lake to swim in, beautiful quite hikes. Great showers and bathrooms. We go every year, and we always come back to Bewabic!" shares Natalie M. about the Bewabic State Park Campground.
Artesian well visits: Even non-campers visit Chipmunk Rapids for its natural water source. "The best feature is the artesian well right at the entrance. We filled up with water and the line started just as we finished. Even if you camp elsewhere the water is worth a visit," recommends Art S. about the unique feature at Chipmunk Rapids.
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness ranks consistently high in camper reviews across the region. "The shower area could use some updating, but was fairly clean. It is a dog friendly campground and for the most part they were well behaved pets," notes Lori N. about Rivers Bend Campground.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds provide adequate separation between camping units. "Plenty of room between neighbor campers. I enjoyed the hiking trails. Grocery and hardware store is close by," writes Broccoli Boss B. about the B Loop at Bewabic State Park Campground.
Remote location benefits: Several campgrounds offer true seclusion for those seeking quiet. "As of this writing, 2024, they have recently installed new showers and flush bathrooms... Not much ambient light in this park, so it is great for viewing stars and Northern Lights," explains Adam A. about West Bass Lake.
Water access considerations: Lake and river conditions vary significantly between locations. At Carney Lake, "The lake was pretty rocky and mucky. If I wouldn't have forgotten my water shoes I would have been fine. It is a small park with wooded sites," explains Megan B. about Carney Lake State Forest Campground.
Road conditions: Some campgrounds require significant travel on unpaved roads. "Takes about a ten Mile dirt/gravel road in poor condition to get to. This is a carry in/carry out site," warns Cynthia B. about access to Carney Lake State Forest Campground.
Facility maintenance: Campground upkeep varies significantly between locations. "Overall our stay was pleasant the campground is very rustic facilities on premise could definitely use some TLC. We stayed in a pull through site which was decent," reports Casey L. about Camping in the Clouds.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature recently upgraded play areas. "They have recently made improvements to the park area, which make it very kid friendly. The park also has a nice pavilion with picnic tables," shares Adam A. about Lake Emily Park Campground.
Beach safety: Water entry points vary in safety and supervision requirements. "The beach is well I wouldn't call it a beach but it's a place for little kids to go in as long as they are closely watched, the river is quiet deep," cautions Kelli V. about Rivers Bend Campground.
Activity options: The region offers educational opportunities beyond standard outdoor recreation. "Tons to do up here waterfalls caves and the iron mine tour," recommends Jill G. about destinations accessible from Summer Breeze Campground.
Hookup availability: Electric service types vary between campgrounds. "The sites were level, had shade trees, nice paved roads, clean, quiet and right on the river! We had full hook up with cable! That was a nice surprise!" shares Tammi J. about Rivers Bend Campground.
Site selection: Some campgrounds offer premium locations worth requesting. "If you cant have or don't want a lake site, site #4 is the largest. It is almost 35 yards across the front," advises Adam A. about West Bass Lake.
Dog friendly campgrounds: Most campgrounds in the Florence area welcome pets with reasonable restrictions. "This campground has a nice shower house, a pool and good size sites just be careful if you want to be and what it states to specifically ask for them," suggests Jill G. about Summer Breeze Campground, a pet-friendly option near Florence.
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