Forest camping in Lake Superior with campfires
Known for its wide open spaces and picturesque places, Lake Superior's shoreline offers a world of fishing, hiking, and stargazing.
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Superior Lake Effect
1 site · RV, Tent8 acres · Ontonagon, Ontonagon
Fall colors expected to peak first week of October! Check out Porkies State Park chairlift rides September 23, 24, 30 and October 1, 7, 8, 14 , noon to six 10$. Sept
Enjoy 200 ft of Lake Superior private sandy beach frontage with access to more than 1.5 miles., Beautiful sunsets, and a chance to witness the northern lights, in your private dark sky park; bring your telescope. Search for agats and yooper rocks; bring a black light.
Situated on 8 acres of old growth forest, your short walk to the lake is through a park like preserve. Keep your eyes open for wildlife as you cross the boardwalk to the beach.
Bring your kayak and or paddle board for a unique experience. A boat launch 1/2 mile away can easily accommodate 16 ft motor boats if fishing is of interest.
Enjoy waterfalls? Bond, Agate, Bonanza, and O Kun-de kun are all within an hour.
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Sunshine Motel Rustic Camping
3 sites · Tents60 acres · Ontonagon, Ontonagon
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Has nature been calling your name? Test your love of nature at Sunshine Motel and Cabin’s rustic campground. Nestled in the back of the cabins and up a small hill lay three rustic campsites. These campsites are available for rent; perfect for the Eco Tourist, and not for the faint of heart. When we say rustic, it is rustic. No utilities or facilities (toilet not) provided. Toilet paper if needed. Parking is in a different spot; all sites are walk up. Please be aware that vehicle camping is not allowed on property.
Currently there is a communal fire pit, as well as fire pits on each site. Private picnic tables and communal tables surround the grounds. Additionally, each site is provided with a trash can and BBQ grill.
Along with our large campsites there is a yard for the kids to play and access to our private beach. Many other trails, lakes and rivers are in the area along with several shopping opportunities. Come enjoy all that we at the Sunshine can offer you.
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Gentle Breeze Camping
3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Houghton, Houghton
This is a
private campground on Sandy Lake.
Very quiet, private dock, sandy beach, great for fishing, kayaking or just relaxing.
Learn more about this land:
Open fields and woods with lake access.
There is a private dock with swimming, great for kayaking
There is a near by public fishing site, 3 miles from General store from other lakes nearby with public access as well. We look forward to hosting you!
We are located in Twin Lakes Michigan , 2.3miles south of M-26 on 29839 Pike Lake Road
Very private setting
There is no electricity on site
Campers responsible for garbage removal
There is now a outhouse toilet on site
Enjoy the relief!
There is a limit of 2 dogs per site,
Dogs to be on leash if not friendly to people or other dogs
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Constellation Farmstead
4 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Pelkie, Houghton
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Welcome to Constellation Farmstead. We are a multi-faceted agritourism destination combining farming, homesteading and leisure. We are located in a quaint and quiet area of the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
We currently have camping space available both for tents and camping with an RV.
For animals we currently have 3 pigs, 12 chickens, a handful of ducks and 8 of the softest rabbits you will ever meet. We also have a husky named Lakota who is always on leash with us as well as 2 cats, one of which spends much of his time outside.
Our hiking trails are open, and markers are being added. You are welcome to hike through our property on your own or we are always happy to join. Our disc golf course will be open with t pads and baskets once the ground is firm enough to get everything set up!
In the years to come, our beautiful barn will become a venue for weddings as well as a suite and rentable rooms where you can stay. We’ll also be continuing to grow our family farm, orchard and of course our growing array of animals for you to visit.
For guests we also have a community fire pit in our yard and host fires most nights that we have guests. We also have a sauna that we heat up many nights so feel to let us know if these things interest you.
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Keweenaw Homestead Camping
4 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Osceola Township, Houghton
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Our property provides a mixture of fields, forest, pond, and creek with some views of Lake Superior and of Isle Royale. We are conveniently located between Calumet and McLain State Park as well as adjacent the Swedetown Recreation Area (our property touches Swedetown's boundary and the M203 trailhead is just down the road). Using us as a basecamp, everything the Keweenaw has to offer is easily within reach.
Important details regarding our sites:
Sites 1 - 3 are for tenting groups. Among these sites 1 and 3 will accommodate multiple tents while site 2 only has room for one. There is a short walk to access our tent sites.
Site 4 is available for multiple tents, vehicle camping, and rv's.
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Boundary Acres
1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Chassell, Houghton
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A quiet setting, nested amid tall pines and maples. Explore the pristine Pilgrim River Watershed trails just across the road from the campsite. This convenient location is only 10 minutes from Houghton and Michigan Tech.
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Swamp Shepherd Farm
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Baraga, Baraga
Welcome to Swamp Shepherd Farm! We raise Cheviot sheep, heritage breed laying hens, vegetables, flowers and hay. Our 12 acres is a refuge for the local wildlife and we strive to work with the land, not against it. The farm features many different types of wildlife habitat ranging from cedar swamp, meadows, hardwood mix forest, pond/wetlands and a beck (small stream)
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Sylvan Pond Campsite
1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Ahmeek, Keweenaw
Our campsite is nestled in mixed northern hardwoods and conifers with over a dozen species of trees around the camp area. The site is graced by a large old Oak tree and many larger Maple and Birch making it a well shaded site and protected from wind. A wildlife pond is near the tent sites which hosts frogs and turtles and an occasional passing beaver, otter or muskrat. Deer and Turkey are frequently seen and the area is on migration pathways for Raptures and many songbirds.
The site is a few hundred feet from the Northwest corner of Farmers Block Road and is an ideal base camp for biking, hiking, paddling and fishing adventures in Keweenaw County.
Only one mile from Lake Superior and the Gratiot River - many outdoor activities are easily accessible.
Additional flat tent site undeveloped are close to the site if you have a larger group and need more tent pads let us know and we will try to accomodate you.
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Firefly Camp and Sauna
1 site · RV, Tent200 acres · Baraga, Baraga
This land was owned by my Grandfather, Carl Mansfeldt. He farmed for many years and even had cows. We have started to develop it and put a garage and a "gazauna" on this part of land. (Gazauna is a made up name for gazebo and sauna) My parent's John and Karen Mansfeldt will be your hosts. Enjoy your walks in the woods!Learn more about this land:This is a remote, peaceful, private, forested site in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The site is overlooking a pond/ravine. One outbuilding includes a SAUNA. It is 1 mile away from the #15 ATV/snowmobile trail, 6 miles from Keweenaw Bay (Lake Superior), 3 miles from Ojibiwa casino, 23 miles from Sturgeon falls (Ottawa National forest), to just name a few things to do. We have wild raspberry and black berry bushes all throughout the woods. There are trails in the woods for hiking as well.
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Sunset Retreat
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Calumet, Keweenaw
This is a great opportunity to enjoy pristine Cedar Bay on Lake Superior from the comfort of a vintage Airstream Argosy! There are 200 feet of private beach access as well as trails that connect through the 10 back acres to the Black Creek Nature Preserve. The property faces directly west which provides amazing sunsets year round over lake Superior. You will have access to the deck overlooking the dunes and lake. We regularly see Bald Eagles and deer as well as loons. Because of it's location near the end of a dead-end road, most mornings you will awaken to the sounds of birds and waves. This is the perfect place to disconnect from the world but if you need to connect there is also Starlink internet access.
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The Little Slice
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · Zeba, Baraga
Just off the Skanee Road in Skanee, MI sits a clean, comfortable camper waiting for you. This camper, which can sleep up to 4, is a great way to enjoy some comforts while still "camping" in the woods. The property itself is small but does also offer a second tent site or place to set up your own camper. Very centrally located for access to a variety of the area's outdoor hot spots.
"The Finns", a local restaurant bar has good dining and a friendly atmosphere and is located directly across the street from the site. There is also great year-round fishing & hunting opportunities in the area as well as extensive groomed trail systems and atv riding.
There are plenty of small comforts available to you in this setting, but be sure to pack your own sleeping bags and pillows for this trip.
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Camp Kismet
8 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Baraga Township, Baraga
This document will help guide you to my little woods:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vev2HVQtVbSa1xqIZhFDIWr9Yb4C_x2UBwXXXOBPNKo/edit?usp=sharing
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Forest camping in Lake Superior with campfires guide
One of the biggest freshwater lakes in the world, Lake Superior offers some of the best camping in the United States. Clear, cold waters lap at rocky beaches backed by dense forests. Charming small towns welcome visitors. In the evening, the stars and aurora borealis light up the light pollution-free sky.
If you’re starting in Minnesota, drive from Duluth and up the North Shore toward Canada. The snowmelt brings a series of waterfalls to life in April and May. At Split Rock State Park, you can camp near a historic lighthouse and bike the Gitchi-Gami State Trail. Near Grand Marais, watch surfers navigate enormous waves in the November gales.
If islands are your thing, Lake Superior has you covered. Glide over crystal-clear waters and under tree-covered cliffs in the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin. In the winter, you can walk across the frozen lake to sparkling ice caves. Or, hop a seaplane or boat to the remote Isle Royale National Park. Here, a stunning trail network takes you over rocky ridges to backcountry campsites.
For some serious small-town friendliness, head for Copper Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. From your Lake Superior campsite, you’re moments from a killer network of mountain biking and hiking trails. In the fall, the changing leaves rival the East Coast for grandeur (bonus: no crowds). Winter brings cross-country skiing and snowboarding—nearby Mount Bohemia has the highest vertical drop in the Midwest.
Summer is the best time for camping on Lake Superior. Take advantage of the sunny days to paddle Pictured Rocks or see the raging Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan. Fall and spring bring crisp temperatures and low crowd levels.
The intense Lake Superior winters aren’t for the faint of heart. If you have a warm sleeping bag or an RV, however, the cold is worthwhile. Spend your days cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing. Then, pop into a local brewery to have a pint with the hardy locals.
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