98% (213)
Top-rated campgrounds
98% (213)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Sault Ste Marie
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Brittanie
3 weeks ago
20 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Great getaway not too far from home but far enough to feel like an escape! The site was secluded yet still close to nearby towns for anything needed. Having electric hookups was a major plus. Perfect spot for a quiet adult getaway.
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Jim
October 2025
20 ft campervan
Shivering Timbers is a lovely, quiet campground. The sites are flat and open but somehow each site is secluded by pine trees. It is just 3 miles from Lower Tequamenon Falls to the West and 7 miles from Paradise to the East. Each site has a campfire 'ring' and Tim sells wood. We would highly recommend this campground.
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Wendell
October 2025
Tent
Tim was our first experience with Hipcamp. If Tim is an example of what we can expect from other hosts (after careful scrutiny), we will be loyal customers.
Tim, if you see these comments, please pass on a suspicious event to Hipcamp management----The VERY day we signed up with Hipcamp, our cell phone was bombed for about 10 days with spam calls. Finally, by blocking each call, it suddenly returned to the usual level of junk phone calls. Perhaps Hipcamp was hacked???
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Shannon
October 2025
Tent
You truly are sitting lakefront. I sat on a couple of boulders and just watched the waves. So incredibly peaceful.
Instructions were clear and directions were easy to follow.
One thing I will note is that you truly are rural - there is a grocery store and a few food options, but it's limited. Of you are an early riser, know that many of the food establishments open later.
The site is absolutely gorgeous. I simply could not have asked for a better experience.
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Ronnie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Pros
Generously sized and clean campsites.
Having firewood delivered to the site was a nice treat!
Friendly and hard working family and
getting to the Falls just couldn't have been easier!
Con (singular)
Larger porta potties would make it perfect!
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Emily
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The state park pales in comparison to the this wonderful campground!
Stephanie and her family put love into what they do and it shows. The grounds were so well kept, the atmosphere was relaxing, and Stephanie was warm and welcoming! She shared stories, local treasures to go see, and was a delight to talk about life with. Her kids help around the camp and have the best firewood service I’ve seen!!
This is a rustic campground (which we prefer. It keeps the normies away), but they have well kept porta potties and if you need a shower the state park is a few minutes down the road and offers showers for cheap.
All around, this is a fantastic family environment that is growing beautifully! We will never go back to the crowded state park after finding this gem!
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David
October 2025
28 ft travel trailer
Absolutely awesome campsite! The location couldn’t be better—close to the ferry for easy access to Drummond Island, yet tucked away enough to feel completely private and peaceful. The views of Lake Huron and Strawberry Island are absolutely beautiful and make this spot even more special. The host was outstanding—friendly, responsive, and an excellent communicator. Everything exceeded our expectations. We’ll definitely be back!
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Conrad
September 2025
16 ft pop-up camper
With kids
Tim and Stephanie were super accommodating. We had a bad experience at the state park close by and booked site three on short notice and they were very nice to work with us. So peaceful and quiet. We will definitely come back to their place again.
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Claes
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Clean place, reasonable pricing, clean portopotties.
They had a community area with bags, disc golf, and a kid friendly dart game. We'd go again!
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Terese
September 2025
26 ft Class C
With pets
Loved being accessible to the beach (so did or dogs)! Very quiet, private and peaceful. We parked at the end of the driveway as the ground was soft and sandy. Absolutely loved the viewing deck above the beach
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Jared
September 2025
Tent
Site 5 was large, flat and private. Shivering Timbers is a great alternative if you can’t find a spot at the state park. Campground was quiet, firewood was for sale. Tim and Stephanie came around and introduced themself to everyone. Would recommend for your next trip to the UP.
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Bill and Julie
September 2025
19 ft campervan
Great peaceful place to stay . Tim and Stephanie are exceptionally nice people and we enjoyed talking to them very much. There’s a nice lawn area with games . The toilets were kept very clean and there’s drinking water. We would definitely stay again. Thanks for providing and for all your hard work!
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Barry
September 2025
19 ft campervan
With pets
This is a perfect spot to stay on your visit to the Upper Peninsula. It is conveniently located near a grocery store, convenience stores, and restaurants. Unfortunately, the food trucks were not open while we were there. You are a few short steps from the water on White Fish Bay and a sandy beach. We will definitely stay here again.
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Laszlo
September 2025
Tent
Perfect spot to relax for a couple days before heading further North. Peaceful and private, highly recommend!
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Miya
September 2025
Tent
Great place to stay! Stephanie was super friendly and even came out to help us get things set up. Would definitely stay again!
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Dorian
September 2025
16 ft campervan
My husband and I stayed at Superior Sunrises and had a great time! The place was easy to find and tucked away. You're very close to restaurants and stores which is great, but it's tucked back far enough to feel secluded.
The deck overlooking Lake Superior was definitely our favorite part. Absolutely stunning!
It was very nice having access to electricity and water. We didn't plan on using it, but it got pretty cold so we had to pull out our tent heater.
The hosts were very helpful and created a great space for memories.
We will absolutely be back in the summer!
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Garin
September 2025
Tent
Really great campground. Nice and close to Tahquamenon Falls (convenient for our trip this time).
While we only stayed a night, the hospitality was fantastic and found the campsite to be great. Good little spot and clean, ready for a tent. Will certainly be back the next time we’re up in the UP!
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Erica
September 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
What you won't find here: Aliens, Bigfoot, or Moose.
Trust me, we looked!
Instead you'll find: An adventurous young family trying to make a dream come true. The owners; Tim, Stephanie, and their boys all pitching in to make a memorable experience for their campers. The rustic sites are quite large so you feel like you have your own sanctuary. The site is the perfect location to make a trip to the falls, to Whitefish Point or into Paradise to check out the local shops. With firewood delivery by the sons, we had a fire burning all three nights we were here. We brought our own grate & made meals over the fire.
The stargazing is amazing. We saw birds, chipmunks, bats, squirrels, and an owl. We came for a relaxing camping trip in the woods & came away with friends. We'll be back again and just maybe, spot some Aliens, Bigfoot or a moose.
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Nate
September 2025
Tent
Everything went great camping here. My fiancé and I decided we wanted to go to Tahquamenon Falls over Labor Day weekend. We were finding it hard to get a site at the state campgrounds even 3 months in advance. Shivering Timber’s is rustic camping but they had sites available to reserve or as drive ins. Tim was amazing checking us in and giving us some info of the area. It’s a family campground but if you like peace and quiet while camping you will have it here. Most of the sites are bigger than the state campground sites and your only 3-4 miles from lower falls. If you need a shower the lower falls offers them for $5 at both campgrounds there. Highly recommend staying here you won’t be disappointed!
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Meghan
September 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With kids
My family and I had an amazing time camping at this spot. The views and access to a private Lake Superior beach is just unbelievable. Compared to the business and crowds of the nearby state campgrounds, this is an oasis. Also so fun that there are amenities like a small grocery store and a couple cafes/food trucks within walking distance.
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