Richie C.

Detroit, MI

Joined July 2020

Photographer and (usually) solo traveler from Southeastern Michigan! I have an obsession with The Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I love getting lost anywhere the photos may take me.

Why would anyone pay to stay here..

I will be totally transparent and say I definitely prefer rustic or dispersed campsites.. however, I always give state parks an honest chance.

Baraga State Park… I have tried. Ohh, have I tried to like you over the years.

However, this is the WORST example of what a Michigan DNR campground can be. They squeezed in WAY too many sites in this place. You can hear the campers next to you fart in their sleep.

Not even a stones throw from US-41 makes for constant road noise… and sites that have been submerged in water a day following rainfall. You always see campers here moving their tents, RV’s, etc… to drier portions of their sites.

The only reason I give this TWO stars is because of the well-kept and nice bathhouse.

I stop here solely to shower during my travels. I will stay on the side of the road before I set up camp here again.

Nice spot for car camping. About it though.

Like previous reviews say, this place is kinda just “there”…

Absolutely no privacy between sites, hardly any tree cover, ground was thick mud when I arrived. Not to mention the lake access isn’t really enjoyable.

If you wanna pay for a spot to sleep in your car- that’s about all this place is good for.

My Go-To campground in Marquette.

Part of the Noquemanon Trail Network for mountain biking.

First come, first serve and only rustic sites.

Some sites don’t have fire pits and are kind of a tight squeeze with precarious tree placement.

Not all sites are like this. Just get there early so you have better selection. There are only a few sites I don’t recommend.

Firewood available.

Sites can be paid for in cash or at https://noquetrails.org/forestville/

Only an outhouse and no running water or showers. But, you should have close to full cell service.

I primarily stay on weekdays and don’t have an issue finding a site. However, weekends can get busy with all the out of town mountain bikers.

This campground is well placed for hiking as well. Sugarloaf Mountain and Hogsback are only a short drive away.

There are also numerous waterfalls within an hours drive of this place. Some easier to get to the others.

Tucked just far enough away.

Only 5 sites at this campground. When I reserved through the NF website, they didn’t even have an accurate map to display how the sites were laid out.

Sites 1, 2 and 3 are all decently spaced apart. Sites 4 and 5 are seemingly connected for double reservations.

Plenty of trees for hammocks and level ground for tents. Fire rings with griddle on each site.

There is no running water or shower house. Bring your own TP for the outhouse.

All sites sit along the lake with easy access to the water. Not a great lake for swimming as the bottom is very muddy and mucky.

Tucked just far enough away from the nearest “town”, Steuben- which only has about 8 homes along the road. Steuben is nice place to drive through and has a small convenience store. Prices are a little expensive, but take into consideration the desolate location.

Great campground and one of my favorites in this section of The Hiawatha National Forest.

My literal home away from home during my travels.

I have absolutely nothing but positive things to say. I am more one to frequent rustic and secluded campgrounds. I found this place on a whim years ago… and now JackPine has a special place in my heart.

When I need to truly rest my bones, this is my go to in this neck of the woods.

Clean and warm cabins, modern and rustic campsites, bathhouse, a super cool bar, cold beer, great food and nothing but exceptional and friendly staff. Not to mention… WIFI throughout the property. When you go to the bar- be sure to grab a JackPine Burger and fries.

I have traveled almost every corner of The Yoop. I have not found a campground (of the modern and resort nature) that nearly compares to this place. Not in quality of stay or the constant desire to return.