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Bear Lake Meets da Yellow Dog

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· Marquette, Marquette, Michigan

10 acres hosted by Susan B.

1 lodging site · 1 tent site

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The land around Bear Lake was divided into 10-acre parcels in the 1970s using an original logging trail. Logging artifacts have been found on the property. The Yellow Dog River is a legendary trout stream, and many artists have found that the river satisfies their need for the wild. We are 20 miles (app) north of Marquette, which is my home town. It is a destination for bikers, skiiers, and outdoor rec folk! There are so many things to see and do in Marquette, so make sure to plan enough time to check out the town! Also, just six miles to our north is historic Big Bay. A lumber town back in the day, it is full of history. Check out the Thunder Bay Inn, where parts of Anatomy of a Murder, starring Jimmy Stewart and Lee Remick were filmed. Don't miss going to the Lumberjack to see where the actual murder took place, either! You will find good eats and perhaps even some live music at either establishment. You'll also find everything you need in the way of groceries, and gas at Cram's General Store, where there's also a laundromat. Burns landing has the historic Burns family home renovated in a park setting, and a public beach access to mighty Lake Superior. Yellow Dog falls is a short drive on Co. Road 510, and on the way be sure to climb Thomas Rock overlook. There are new bike trails if you're into that as well! Stay awhile. You'll be glad you did! We strive to offer peace and serenity to our guests, and love to share these woods with those needing tranquility and respite from a busy world. In this sensitive environmental area, we have only two sites to keep traffic down, enhance our visitors experience, and to protect the wildlife here. Unplug with us, eh!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

98%

171 ratings · 151 reviews

Scott R.recommends

September 23, 2024

Bear Lake meets da Yellow Dog River

I would recommend this site to anyone wanting to get away, have some peace and quiet, and stay on well and thoughtfully maintained land. Sue was an amazing host, very available to communicate with, give suggestions for sites to see, food to eat, and everything in between. The tent site was perfect, 15 feet from the beautiful river, the sounds and seclusion provided me some of the best sleep I've had in a long time. If you are curious at all, do the foraging tour. Sue is highly knowledgeable and in love with the land. As my first hipcamp experience, this is going to be hard to beat! Thank you Sue for hosting such a fine ecosystem for me to gather my thoughts and recenter myself with the Lord. I hope to see you again someday and enjoy the peace and quiet between the Yellow Dog River and Bear Lake!

Brittany W.recommends

September 18, 2024

Cozy UP Sunset Cabin

We had the most amazing time on Susan’s property! The cabin was cute and cozy and secluded among the beautiful forest. The river was also very relaxing and we had a beautiful view of the lake right out the door. Truly a magical place and Susan was the kindest host! We hope to be back again soon. Side note the tent spot also looked incredible.

Freya L.recommends

September 13, 2024

Bear Lake meets da Yellow Dog River

This is such a beautiful space and Sue was a wonderful host! An amazing place to stay and explore the majesty of the north shore.

Michelle M.recommends

September 2, 2024

Cozy UP Sunset Cabin

Lovely Stay!

Had a super relaxing stay at Susan't property! We rented both the cabin and tent site so one of us could camp and the other had the rustic cabin. Susan is a thoughtful and caring host, and her property is gorgeous. We took her wild edibles course, which was fascinating, I learned so much. She is an excellent teacher. Cabin and outhouse were very clean. Susan was super responsive to all messages and requests, super accomodating, even messaged us when there was a severe weather alert. You park a short walk from the cabin, as well as the tent area which is fine. Location is central to do a lot of things in the area.

Michelle M.recommends

September 2, 2024

Bear Lake meets da Yellow Dog River

Lovely Stay!

Had a super relaxing stay at the cabin! Susan is a thoughtful and caring host, and her property is gorgeous. We took her wild edibles course, which was fascinating, I learned so much. She is an excellent teacher. Cabin and outhouse were very clean. You park a short walk from the cabin, which is fine. Location is central to do a lot of things in the area.

Shab B.recommends

September 1, 2024

Bear Lake meets da Yellow Dog River

This host provides an exceptionally peaceful, relaxing, and beautiful camping experience. I highly recommend the wild edibles tour they provide!

Location

Marquette, Marquette, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking