Camping in Sault Ste Marie, MI, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2024

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Michigan
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Sault Ste Marie

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Just Show Up Camping

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Saint Ignace, MI

The Grand Retreat, featuring Just Show Up Camping and Captain’s Quarters, is located right on US2 for easy access to several great locations, including Mackinac Island, Mackinac City, Tahquemenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Grand Marais, and the Soo Locks. Our campsites are all “man-made” and put you into ancient glacial created forest floors with old-growth white pines. We have a bath

Up North

2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Paradise, MI

Have 2 sites available both have electric. working on cabin for future bookings. Have a stream running thru the property. Lake Superior across the road. 11 miles from the Tahquamanon Falls 11 miles from Great Lakes Museum. 40 miles from Oswald Bear Ranch

ROCK RIDGE FARM LLC

4 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Goetzville, MI

Our property is located near the Eastern end of the UP! We have 130 acres of mostly wooded land with creeks, wetlands, small lake, and privacy. This spring we will clear and designate campsites, but for now, the choice is yours! As of March 2023, we still have loads of snow, so hike in camping until the snow melts. Then there is a gravel drive that will guide you through the property. The lake access a is difficult hike through downed trees, brush, and swamp, but absolutely worth it! We will be working on clearing a path! We, Gary and Sally, bought the farm in November 2023 and we have grand plans! You can expect to see deer, fox, porcupine, coyote, and bear and wolves are possible. We expect the lake will be good fishing too.

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Just Show Up Camping

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Saint Ignace, MI

The Grand Retreat, featuring Just Show Up Camping and Captain’s Quarters, is located right on US2 for easy access to several great locations, including Mackinac Island, Mackinac City, Tahquemenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Grand Marais, and the Soo Locks. Our campsites are all “man-made” and put you into ancient glacial created forest floors with old-growth white pines. We have a bath

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Lake Huron frontage Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · De Tour Village, MI

Learn more about this land: The serenity is breathtaking! Entire 3 acre place is just ready just for you to enjoy. Electric 30 amp, 50 amp and regular 110 outlet is now FREE with nightly stay! There is a gated, leveled gravel 45x60 pad for parking your RV or Motorhome. You can tent camp down on the grass if you like. Dead end seasonal private road leads you to this secluded property. Road is not plowed during winter. Do Not park else where! No running water. No restrooms. Please if using tents have your own portable restroom. 232 feet of amazing Lake Huron shore frontage for you to enjoy and play on. Strawberry Island is in eyesight. Watch the ships coming and going from the shore. AT and T cell service on property. You must take your trash with you when you leave. If you are bringing your fur animal, please pick up after them.If you smoke please do not through the butts on the ground. you will be charged a cleaning fee. **There are 2 cameras on the property for security reasons only. 1 is located at the pad, used to see when you arrive and checkout. and will also will take 1 picture daily. There is another camera on my shed facing the shed door as well for security. This camera will not be turned off. Please understand, I'm not near my property and this is my only way to check in. If you are not comfortable with this, please do not book and do not cover the cameras. You will be asked to leave immediately if cameras are covered. Policy is as long as they are not invading sleeping areas or bathrooms, cameras are allowed. Please understand I really want you to enjoy your stay, but I also need to protect myself. This is no different than cameras on outside of a house or in Hotel hallways and outside property.

Uksa’s Cove

2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Drummond Island, MI

Learn more about this land: This private”Gem”of a spot is located on the south side of beautiful Drummond Island with over 350’ of direct shoreline and lakefront access. The site is just over 3 acres of pristine boreal forest to wander, explore and learn. Roam the shoreline of Lake Huron hunting for pudding stones and fossils that abound or watch the freighters pass in the distance. Easy in, easy out. CAUTION There is a 11’4” height clearance restriction through a tunnel that you must use to access the camp site. Even small motor homes and Campers may not fit. Please check before booking a trip. Large campers and 5th wheels and even some smaller motor homes are discouraged because of often wet and soggy conditions. Pop ups and light campers are acceptable most of the time. Prepare for a multitude of weather conditions (3season gear) as the island weather changes very fast.

Up North

2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Paradise, MI

Have 2 sites available both have electric. working on cabin for future bookings. Have a stream running thru the property. Lake Superior across the road. 11 miles from the Tahquamanon Falls 11 miles from Great Lakes Museum. 40 miles from Oswald Bear Ranch

Sault Ste Marie 12 Mile Rd Campsite

2 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Dafter, MI

This is a rustic campsite without facilities or electricity. This property borders the South Charlotte River. It is in a very private location. You can drive into the camping areas. We are located 12 miles south of Sault Ste Marie 1/3 mile west of M-129 on 12 Mile Road. The property is good for either tent camping or a parking place for RVs. There is a new driveway that leads to the camping or parking areas. You can drive on the grass to get to the various campsites. The closest spot is 200 ft from the road. You can set up anywhere in the cut grass area. There will be two white chairs and a garbage can. A small camp porta potty is available for your use. There is a cut grass walking trail that forms a loop on the property.

Farm Life

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Pickford, MI

Inexpensive spot to stop on your journey through the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. You can experience farms, wildlife and quiet. Property is a mile from ORV trail that will take you across the Upper Peninsula and only ten miles from the best fishing. You can park your small camper or stake your tent in our hay field. This will be a rustic spot with no electric or water hook up. You will see tractors, deer, turkey, sandhill cranes and eagles.

ROCK RIDGE FARM LLC

4 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Goetzville, MI

Our property is located near the Eastern end of the UP! We have 130 acres of mostly wooded land with creeks, wetlands, small lake, and privacy. This spring we will clear and designate campsites, but for now, the choice is yours! As of March 2023, we still have loads of snow, so hike in camping until the snow melts. Then there is a gravel drive that will guide you through the property. The lake access a is difficult hike through downed trees, brush, and swamp, but absolutely worth it! We will be working on clearing a path! We, Gary and Sally, bought the farm in November 2023 and we have grand plans! You can expect to see deer, fox, porcupine, coyote, and bear and wolves are possible. We expect the lake will be good fishing too.

White Rock Campground

3 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · De Tour Village, MI

White Rock offers big secluded parcels that give you a true sense of peace and nature. Camp ground is positioned on a 1 mile stretch of road and atv/snowmobile trail with very little traffic. This 20 acre parcel is filled with beautiful terrain and trees of every kind. Wildlife is abundant and the settings are naturally beautiful. Parcels are secluded from one another and roughly 0.25 to 0.50 acres a piece. Campsites are paved with limestone gravel and are considered rustic. There are two sanitary stations available. Quite generators are permitted. There is a hand pump well available near entrance of park. Campers, RV’s and Tenting is allowed. 8 minutes from Drummond Island. 1.5 Miles from Lake Huron Shores and beaches.

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77 Paul's Cedar Camp

1 site · RV2 acres · Mackinac Island, MI

Cedar trees surround this quiet spot in the Les Cheneaux Islands, Michigan's best kept secret. Bring your kayaks or canoe. Near Cedarville and Hessel, with a 25 mile drive to Detour Village and the ferry to Drummond Island. Hard pack sand at shore, with a nice spot to watch sunset. Firepit and wood on site, as well as a picnic table. This is a dry camp so you must have your own water.

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Mountain Magic

1 site · Tent5 acres · Garfield Township, MI

This land is by the Scenic Hwy with a straight view of beautiful Lake Michigan.Learn more about this land:I am providing a stay in a 21’ travel trailer on typical tenting grounds. Grounds include views of Lake Michigan and access to the lake and surrounding creeks. Located on 5 acres below a scenic overlook.

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Uksa’s Cove

2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Drummond Island, MI

Learn more about this land: This private”Gem”of a spot is located on the south side of beautiful Drummond Island with over 350’ of direct shoreline and lakefront access. The site is just over 3 acres of pristine boreal forest to wander, explore and learn. Roam the shoreline of Lake Huron hunting for pudding stones and fossils that abound or watch the freighters pass in the distance. Easy in, easy out. CAUTION There is a 11’4” height clearance restriction through a tunnel that you must use to access the camp site. Even small motor homes and Campers may not fit. Please check before booking a trip. Large campers and 5th wheels and even some smaller motor homes are discouraged because of often wet and soggy conditions. Pop ups and light campers are acceptable most of the time. Prepare for a multitude of weather conditions (3season gear) as the island weather changes very fast.

Sault Ste Marie 12 Mile Rd Campsite

2 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Dafter, MI

This is a rustic campsite without facilities or electricity. This property borders the South Charlotte River. It is in a very private location. You can drive into the camping areas. We are located 12 miles south of Sault Ste Marie 1/3 mile west of M-129 on 12 Mile Road. The property is good for either tent camping or a parking place for RVs. There is a new driveway that leads to the camping or parking areas. You can drive on the grass to get to the various campsites. The closest spot is 200 ft from the road. You can set up anywhere in the cut grass area. There will be two white chairs and a garbage can. A small camp porta potty is available for your use. There is a cut grass walking trail that forms a loop on the property.

Lake Huron frontage Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · De Tour Village, MI

Learn more about this land: The serenity is breathtaking! Entire 3 acre place is just ready just for you to enjoy. Electric 30 amp, 50 amp and regular 110 outlet is now FREE with nightly stay! There is a gated, leveled gravel 45x60 pad for parking your RV or Motorhome. You can tent camp down on the grass if you like. Dead end seasonal private road leads you to this secluded property. Road is not plowed during winter. Do Not park else where! No running water. No restrooms. Please if using tents have your own portable restroom. 232 feet of amazing Lake Huron shore frontage for you to enjoy and play on. Strawberry Island is in eyesight. Watch the ships coming and going from the shore. AT and T cell service on property. You must take your trash with you when you leave. If you are bringing your fur animal, please pick up after them.If you smoke please do not through the butts on the ground. you will be charged a cleaning fee. **There are 2 cameras on the property for security reasons only. 1 is located at the pad, used to see when you arrive and checkout. and will also will take 1 picture daily. There is another camera on my shed facing the shed door as well for security. This camera will not be turned off. Please understand, I'm not near my property and this is my only way to check in. If you are not comfortable with this, please do not book and do not cover the cameras. You will be asked to leave immediately if cameras are covered. Policy is as long as they are not invading sleeping areas or bathrooms, cameras are allowed. Please understand I really want you to enjoy your stay, but I also need to protect myself. This is no different than cameras on outside of a house or in Hotel hallways and outside property.

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Up North

2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Paradise, MI

Have 2 sites available both have electric. working on cabin for future bookings. Have a stream running thru the property. Lake Superior across the road. 11 miles from the Tahquamanon Falls 11 miles from Great Lakes Museum. 40 miles from Oswald Bear Ranch

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Uksa’s Cove

2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Drummond Island, MI

Learn more about this land: This private”Gem”of a spot is located on the south side of beautiful Drummond Island with over 350’ of direct shoreline and lakefront access. The site is just over 3 acres of pristine boreal forest to wander, explore and learn. Roam the shoreline of Lake Huron hunting for pudding stones and fossils that abound or watch the freighters pass in the distance. Easy in, easy out. CAUTION There is a 11’4” height clearance restriction through a tunnel that you must use to access the camp site. Even small motor homes and Campers may not fit. Please check before booking a trip. Large campers and 5th wheels and even some smaller motor homes are discouraged because of often wet and soggy conditions. Pop ups and light campers are acceptable most of the time. Prepare for a multitude of weather conditions (3season gear) as the island weather changes very fast.

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Just Show Up Camping

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Saint Ignace, MI

The Grand Retreat, featuring Just Show Up Camping and Captain’s Quarters, is located right on US2 for easy access to several great locations, including Mackinac Island, Mackinac City, Tahquemenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Grand Marais, and the Soo Locks. Our campsites are all “man-made” and put you into ancient glacial created forest floors with old-growth white pines. We have a bath

Sault Ste Marie 12 Mile Rd Campsite

2 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Dafter, MI

This is a rustic campsite without facilities or electricity. This property borders the South Charlotte River. It is in a very private location. You can drive into the camping areas. We are located 12 miles south of Sault Ste Marie 1/3 mile west of M-129 on 12 Mile Road. The property is good for either tent camping or a parking place for RVs. There is a new driveway that leads to the camping or parking areas. You can drive on the grass to get to the various campsites. The closest spot is 200 ft from the road. You can set up anywhere in the cut grass area. There will be two white chairs and a garbage can. A small camp porta potty is available for your use. There is a cut grass walking trail that forms a loop on the property.

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Lake Huron frontage Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · De Tour Village, MI

Learn more about this land: The serenity is breathtaking! Entire 3 acre place is just ready just for you to enjoy. Electric 30 amp, 50 amp and regular 110 outlet is now FREE with nightly stay! There is a gated, leveled gravel 45x60 pad for parking your RV or Motorhome. You can tent camp down on the grass if you like. Dead end seasonal private road leads you to this secluded property. Road is not plowed during winter. Do Not park else where! No running water. No restrooms. Please if using tents have your own portable restroom. 232 feet of amazing Lake Huron shore frontage for you to enjoy and play on. Strawberry Island is in eyesight. Watch the ships coming and going from the shore. AT and T cell service on property. You must take your trash with you when you leave. If you are bringing your fur animal, please pick up after them.If you smoke please do not through the butts on the ground. you will be charged a cleaning fee. **There are 2 cameras on the property for security reasons only. 1 is located at the pad, used to see when you arrive and checkout. and will also will take 1 picture daily. There is another camera on my shed facing the shed door as well for security. This camera will not be turned off. Please understand, I'm not near my property and this is my only way to check in. If you are not comfortable with this, please do not book and do not cover the cameras. You will be asked to leave immediately if cameras are covered. Policy is as long as they are not invading sleeping areas or bathrooms, cameras are allowed. Please understand I really want you to enjoy your stay, but I also need to protect myself. This is no different than cameras on outside of a house or in Hotel hallways and outside property.

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Tahquamenon Falls State Park

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Camping near Sault Ste Marie guide

Overview

Get a peaceful night’s sleep in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula from a Sault Ste. Marie campground. The oldest city in Michigan, it's full of history, charm, nature, and waterfront camping on the banks of Lake Superior and Lake Huron inlets. Swim, fish, or kayak to Rotary Island Park, known as Voyager Island, and see Chippewa County’s nature trails and wildlife viewing areas bordering Canada. Or head to Raber and take a two-mile boat ride to Lime Island for nature trails and dock fishing. Stay in cabin rentals in Lime Island State Recreation Area, or choose between a campsite with wooden platforms and a designated dispersed area to pitch a tent. Splash in waterfalls and watch for sandhill cranes, black bears, and pine martens when the spring berries ripen in Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Just 10 minutes west of Sault Ste Marie, the state park features modern campgrounds with 50-amp hookups for RVs and tent sites near picnic tables, flush toilets, and dump stations.