The best campgrounds near Newberry, Michigan with wildlife watching

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking for a wildlife watching experience near Newberry, Michigan, you're in luck. We have over 220 options specifically tailored to your preferences. From the serene Bear Tree Homestead (174 reviews) to the adventurous Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley (100 reviews), you'll find the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $10, camping has never been more affordable. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and toilets. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can also enjoy snow sports, paddling, and biking in the area. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable wildlife watching camping experience near Newberry, Michigan!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking for a wildlife watching experience near Newberry, Michigan, you're in luck. We have over 220 options specifically tailored to your preferences. From the serene Bear Tree Homestead (174 reviews) to the adventurous Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley (100 reviews), you'll find the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $10, camping has never been more affordable. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and toilets. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can also enjoy snow sports, paddling, and biking in the area. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable wildlife watching camping experience near Newberry, Michigan!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Explore the U.P. from here!

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7.3mi from Newberry · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Newberry, MI

Best Hipcamp in Michigan – 5x Finalist! Experience total privacy and rustic charm at our spacious, secluded campsites—perfect for tents, campers, or our unique levitating tents (already set up—just bring your sleeping bag and pillow!). Each site features a private entrance and is so spread out, you’ll likely never see another camper. No crowds. No noise. Just nature. Ideally located near top Upper Peninsula attractions—Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls, and Kitch-iti-kipi—with a convenience store just a short walk away, as is the public boat launch onto East Lake. Bonus: Mention your stay for a discounted shower at the Pleasant Moose Hotel in Newberry!

2. High Swamp Camp

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24mi from Newberry · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Seney, MI

🌲Private Separated Campsites🌲 🌲Quiet🌲Dark🌲WI-FI🌲Laundry🌲 🌲World Famous Hot Shower🌲 🌲Direct Access Trail 88🌲 🌲L. Groups ... Combine Sites 2 & 3🌲 🌲Tour Planning🌲 Very Close To The Pictured Rocks! Flush-T & Shower! Electric & Water Site. Waste Caddy Dump Station. Miles Of Hiking Trails. Close to the Fox River Trout Stream. Close to the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. 1.5 hours to the Tahquamenon Falls. 1.5 hours to the Big Springs. 2 hours to Mackinaw Island. 2 hours to the Soo Locks & Canada.

3. Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

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49mi from Newberry · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Manistique, MI

Beautiful campground located on the Westshore of Indian Lake in Manistique, MI near Big Springs ( Kitch-iti-kipi), Hiawatha National Forest and many ATV/Snowmobile trails.

4. Andy’s Wolf Traxx

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22mi from Newberry · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Newberry, MI

This property is heavily wooded with pine and maple trees. Wild raspberry and blueberries are found to be plentiful in season. Formerly wooded by lumberjacks during the early 1900’s, this area is rich with history and sights to see. Located between Seney National Wildlife Refugee and Grand Mairas on Lake Superior.

5. Weidenhamer Lodge

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23mi from Newberry · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Gould City, MI

Beautiful spot on Lake Milakokia (1,956 acres) featuring walleye, perch, pike, and suckers with the most amazing sunrises as well as sunsets. Tahquamenon Falls, Kitchitikipi, Pictured Rocks Lakeshore, and the Mackinac Bridge all within an hours drive. Very quiet property. Pets welcomed but must be on a leash and attended at all times. Bars, restaurants, and dispensaries near by. Please note: This is not a campground. There are not designated sites. There are 4 areas on the property to camp. Two are within two feet from the beach, while the remaining two are about 50’ from the beach but have full views of the lake. We have approximately 400’ of lake frontage. These sites are in my yard. Please contact me if you have any questions prior to booking. Aggressive campers will asked to leave. No refunds given. This is a safe space. No refunds for cancellations 24 hours b4 check in.

Public campgrounds near Newberry

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Tahquamenon Lower Falls Campground

23mi from Newberry · 169 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Three Lakes Campground

25mi from Newberry · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

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Tahquamenon Rivermouth Campground

27mi from Newberry · 107 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Soldier Lake Campground

31mi from Newberry · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

Brevoort Lake Campground

35mi from Newberry · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

The piper at the gates of dawn or Edgar Allan Poe's protege

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Bay View Campground

36mi from Newberry · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

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Lake Michigan Campground

36mi from Newberry · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

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Monocle Lake Campground

42mi from Newberry · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

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Carp River Campground

44mi from Newberry · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

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Indian River Campground

45mi from Newberry · 23 sites · in Hiawatha National Forest

Colwell Lake Campground

45mi from Newberry · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

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Little Bass Lake Campground

47mi from Newberry · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

Stories from the community

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Saleem

October 2025

1 night at Explore the U.P. from here!

First time using Hipcamp, and definitely not the last, thanks to Cory! Site 1 doesn’t have many photos, but it’s actually way better than we thought. it’s really spacious and the levitating tent was really nice. We also got half a dozen fresh farm eggs which was a nice touch to the experience. I’ll definitely come back to this spot whenever I’m in the UP.

Emma

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Explore the U.P. from here!

I loved this experience. The tent is very spacious and fit us perfectly. It rained all night and there was no issues at all.

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Coralyn

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Explore the U.P. from here!

Beautiful place, and great service! Firewood on site to purchase easily, outhouse, and great directions to get there. Cory was a great host!

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Tetyana

October 2025

16 ft car

With pets

1 night at Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

Beautiful property, gracious host! I will definitely be staying here again if I am in the area.

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Lennon

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at High Swamp Camp

Great location that had excellent amenities. Very quiet

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Ellen

October 2025

22 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

We had a lovely night stay at Elli’s! Very peaceful.

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Carley

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

Quiet and peaceful campground. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. We had a great time!

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Marc

October 2025

1 night at Explore the U.P. from here!

Cory was great! Welcoming and accommodating. Tent site was better than the pictures and gave a great deal peace and quiet only nature can offer. Also great location as it’s right near a gas station and breakfast spot! Cory was also very understanding for a slight, self-imposed hiccup which was managed in only a couple messages back and forth. Would definitely stay here again if I end up in the same area again.

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Elliott

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Explore the U.P. from here!

Amazing location, beautiful property and comfortable sleeping arrangements. Close to most major sight seeing areas and lots of things to do to keep you busy. Hosts were very accommodating and hospitable providing anything extra we might’ve needed plus more. Highly recommend staying here if you’re up in the area and we will definitely be back!

Jim

September 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

2nd time here. Nice and flat grass area. Real toilet and shower! Quiet, hosts were great. Highly recommend. Didn't go down to lake, but saw dock area 1st time. Convenient to Manistique.

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Keith

September 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

I loved our stay. Nice grass lots. Quiet setting. Good bathroom.

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Christophe

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

Hostess were very nice, helpful. Great place. In a small campground.

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Colleen

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

Large tent site ! Friendly camp host! Nice location and hot shower and clean bathroom. Nice price per night.

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chris

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Andy’s Wolf Traxx

Very nice setup. Andrew obviously put thought into this. We enjoyed our time at your land.

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Ivan A.

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

I loved tent camping! The views were beautiful to the lake, easy access, clean amenities, very close to the springs!

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Linda

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

Loved the hosts and helpful nature of the people there. Super nice bathroom and shower. Excellent spot for me to roof-top tent camp with the site being nice and flat. Thank you for a great experience!

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Emily

September 2025

With kids

1 night at Explore the U.P. from here!

We managed to fit 2 adults and 2 kids (age 4 and 6) up in the tent and stayed warm enough in that 44 degree weather! Kids did great and enjoyed the experience. Now they expect to hang our tent here at home. We are not large people and our 2 kids are small and young so it worked fine for us within the 500 lb weight limit. We had a great vacation in MI, thank you for being a part of it. An adventure for sure!

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Kelly

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground

Very peaceful and the host was very helpful, and even delivered firewood to my site. The bathroom a shower house were very clean!

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Emily

September 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Andy’s Wolf Traxx

Perfect place for camping! Site 3 was very clean and private for a relaxing environment. Great place to enjoy the night sky after spending the day at Pictured Rocks.

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Bill

September 2025

17 ft campervan

2 nights at Andy’s Wolf Traxx

Campsite was what we were looking for easy to find.