2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park houses upscale yurts and glamping accommodations within its vast backcountry area, offering a refined outdoor experience in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The park's glamping options combine wilderness immersion with modern comforts, allowing visitors to enjoy Michigan's largest old-growth forest without sacrificing amenities. Frontier RV Park and Campground near Saxon and Apostle Islands Area RV Park and Camping both feature glamping accommodations with electric hookups, fire rings, picnic tables, and access to clean shower facilities. These canvas structures provide a more luxurious alternative to traditional camping with comfortable sleeping arrangements and protection from the elements. One visitor noted, "This is a beautiful campground right next to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park in the U.P. of Michigan. The bathrooms are beautiful! Clean with hot showers. Decorated nicely, with music also."
Walking distance from Lake Superior, these glamping resorts offer easy access to spectacular waterfront activities and stunning sunset views. Guests staying at the Apostle Islands Area accommodations can enjoy biking to nearby breweries and wineries while maintaining a peaceful woodsy setting with decent privacy. The sites at Porcupine Mountains provide direct access to over 100 miles of hiking trails through old-growth forests, leading to impressive waterfalls, rivers, and scenic lookouts like Lake of the Clouds. Safari tents and yurts throughout the region are strategically positioned for optimal wildlife viewing and stargazing opportunities. A recent visitor mentioned, "The common area is great for corn hole and has a meager playground for the kids. Also super close to the gourmet garage bakery." Reservations for glamping accommodations should be made well in advance, especially during peak summer and fall color seasons when these unique lodging options fill quickly.
"Very nice park with several new lots that are all grass with water and electric. Several lots are full hookup."
"The bar & grill have a decent menu and the thin crust pizza was yummy."
"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. "
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 / night
"Willow River State Park in Wisconsin is an amazing camp site and since it's in a state park the rates are quite reasonable as well. There are tons of hiking trails that start right In the campground."
"Utv trails to Wisconsin can be accessed right here. There are waterfalls nearby that are off the beaten path. Can't beat it if your looking to explore and have an adventure."
from $20 - $40 / night
"this campground was nice, clean, decent size sites with pressurized water throughout the park, a few sites with nice Lake Superior view, is up on a ridge so can’t actually access water from the campground"
"This campground is one of the best in/near the Ottawa National Forest. Sites are large and there are lots of trees creating privacy. We loved the hiking trails surrounding the area!"
"It is close to the ferry dock, restaurants, parks and beaches. All sites are electric and water and some are full hook up. There are cabins and tent sites as well. "
"There is bike rental at Howl bike shop which is walking distance. Howl also has a brewery with outside seating. The camp ground itself is quiet and clean."
Available this weekend
from $15 - $30 / night
"This is a perfect small sized campground with trail access to UTV /Atv trails. If you are coming here to ride I would recommend going west on the trail. North a lot of the trails were closed."
"There are trails starting right by camp. They even have an atv washing station - first I’ve seen. With no Verizon cell service, this is a nice night’s stopover for us."
"There’s electric at all the modern campsites, as well as the typical picnic table, fire pit combo."
"This was a walk in site about a mile from parking spot just down from park headquarters. The hurt had two bunk beds, and woodburning stove, table and seating."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $41 / night
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $120 / night
"We stayed in site 36 and found it to be spacious and close enough to the playground and bathrooms for our kids to run down on their own. The staff was kind and helpful."
"Staff really friendly and helpful. Nice trees around sites. Sites were close but we still found it pretty quiet. Good location to go in to town. Would definitely return."
from $25 - $35 / night
"After driving up from Chicago, checking in, and then driving to Little Carp River Road, finally ready to hike at 4pm."
"Campsite LS-14 had a lovely location on the lake, but was very muddy/previously submerged with water. It immediately abuts site LS-13."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $140 / night
ScoutSite 28. Literally right on shore. Sleeping to the waves and waking up to endless water. T-Mobile says no coverage in Dyrt app, but I had two bars most of the time.
RangerSites are very close together but the area is beautiful. Maybe it was unusual but it was very windy for 3 days in a row
TravelerBeautiful, quiet campground with a true wilderness feel. The three nearby waterfalls are a must-see, and make sure to spend some time exploring the riverbed around them—it was one of the highlights of our stay. Great location for hiking, scenery, and enjoying the natural side of the Porcupine Mountains.
TravelerWe had a site along the lake, close to the bath house and across from the camp host. Barb house and showers very clean. Bought fire wood at a great a lot right down the road.
ScoutNice campground
LegendQuiet spot but no drinking water. Had to go back to Bessemer but found a spring to get water. A local showed me after asking at ace hardware. Great hiking to some waterfalls but some were closed.
TravelerWe had two nights here in two different spots. Price is a little high but it does include utilities which is nice. Most spots are 2 night minimum unless you’re filling a gap between reservations which is what we did and it was great. Staff really friendly and helpful. Nice trees around sites. Sites were close but we still found it pretty quiet. Good location to go in to town. Would definitely return.
TravelerThis campground was very clean and beautiful. It's a great place to stay with a family. We stayed in site 36 and found it to be spacious and close enough to the playground and bathrooms for our kids to run down on their own. The staff was kind and helpful.
GuideBreath taking sunrises and sunsets on the coast of lake Superior! Clean quite camp ground with access to beaches. Lake side sites give you the best experience!!
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan offers unique glamping experiences just a short drive from Saxon, Wisconsin. This region sits at the northern edge of the Midwest where Lake Superior's shoreline creates a cooler microclimate with summer temperatures averaging 10-15°F lower than inland areas. Luxury canvas accommodations and yurts in this region provide access to over 100 miles of hiking trails through one of North America's largest old-growth forests, with primitive options for those seeking solitude.
Lake Superior beach access: Multiple glamping sites near Saxon provide direct lake access within a 5-minute walk. At Union River Big Bear Campground, campers enjoy sunset views over the water. "You are just a 1-minute walk from the lake. You for sure will not be disappointed with the decision to stay here," notes Chad K.
Waterfall exploration: The Black River Harbor area contains five major waterfalls within a concentrated area. "Five named waterfalls that are simply amazing, each awe inspiring along with several hidden un-named falls that anywhere else would be named and a major attraction. Together in such a short span of river makes the place the best place to see waterfalls in the US," explains Thomas F. from Ottawa National Forest Black River Harbor Campground.
Winter activities: Luxury glamping accommodations near Saxon remain open year-round with some seasonal limitations. "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," reports Jen W. about accommodations in the Porcupine Mountains.
Privacy between sites: Canvas structures and glamping tents near Saxon are positioned to maximize separation between guests. "The sites at Porcupine Mountains Backcountry are large and there are lots of trees creating privacy," notes Sara S. about Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping.
Clean facilities: Despite rustic settings, luxury glamping options maintain well-kept amenities. At Apostle Islands Area Campground, "The bathroom are spotless. Sites are big and well maintained," according to Scott B., who stayed in site 64.
Wildlife viewing: Glamping accommodations provide strategic viewing points for regional wildlife. "I have seen black bear here on numerous occasions. I love to sit on the flat rock shore of lake Superior. The colors of the rocks are remarkable!" shares Ashley Y. who experienced upscale camping in the Porcupine Mountains area.
Seasonal challenges: Upper Peninsula glamping locations face significant seasonal variations. "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," reports Stacia R. from Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park.
Advance reservations required: Backcountry glamping sites book quickly during peak seasons. "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," advises Amanda L.
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