Hosted by Kathy V.
RV/tent site
· 4 guests max
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
97% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
RV details
Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 26 feet allowed
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
No Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Class A RVs, and Class B RVs
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Showers available
Bins available
Picnic table present
No potable water
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 1:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Reviews
99% Recommend34 ratings · 31 reviews
This campsite offers a serene and picturesque setting, with many campers highlighting the beauty of being right on the river. Kathy, the host, is praised for her excellent communication and personal touches, like having a fire ready upon arrival. The site is described as private, clean, and well-equipped with amenities like solar lights and a clean port-a-potty. Visitors enjoyed activities such as kayaking on the river and said they would love to return.
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Recommends
· May 2025
13 ft travel trailer · With pets
Absolutely beautiful location! 100% would camp here again! Kathy is a delightful host with great communication and a 'mint on pillow' personal touch.
Clean site with the cleanest portapotty I have ever seen!!!
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Jen W.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Thank You
Tent · With kids
Great clean site , Kathy was a great person to meet . Thanks to her and her husband Randy they made the stay there so much more enjoyable for my little brother . Will definitely be coming back in the summer with him again . Not just for the camping but to meet these wonderful people again as well.
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Raymond G.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Weekend getaway
Tent · With pets
It was very beautiful and just relaxing. Would totally come again!!
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Taylor K.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Great private site.
14 ft campervan
I loved van camping excellent lighting made it easy to setup when I visited even during a late arrival. Sites clearly marked, nice fire pits, river so close you could toss a rock and hit the other side.
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Justin T.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
20 ft travel trailer
Great spot! Site #1 and #2 are connected via a gravel drive and visible to each other. We lucked out and had the whole place to ourselves — great spot! Kathy and Randy were very welcoming and communication was easy. The gravel space kept bugs minimal and our dogs loved the river access. We brought tubes and floated all afternoon. We’ll be back!
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Emma K.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Private River Campsite
Tent
A great oasis in the UP. Wonderfully private, with a great tent spot. Rent the Kayaks because cruising up and down the little river was a highlight. Keep your eyes peeled for the beavers! Very convenient location to many fun adventures in the area. Definitely on my favorites list to stay again.
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Brian B.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Great spot
13 ft campervan
LOVED this spot — private, beautifully set up and a terrific place to relax and enjoy the river. Highly recommended!
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Fraser N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Hidden gem
Tent · Group trip
My 3 friends and I, plus the two dogs had such a fun weekend staying at this camp! We had the place to ourselves and so the dogs enjoyed getting to explore the area while still being in sight. The river was very calm, refreshing and about waist deep during our stay. It was perfect for cooling off during the hot afternoons. Kathy also installed solar powered lights all around the trees in camp and WOW it made camp so pretty at night. We barely needed to use flashlights, but we had no problems seeing the stars either! During our stay we stopped at the nearby Island Resort (10min away) to try our luck at the Casino. To my boyfriend’s surprise, Sweetgrass a breathtaking Championship golf course and Sage Run were both under 10 minutes away from camp!
Kathy and Randy were very responsive, kind and did a great job making this camp feel like you’re in your own secluded, scenic backyard away from home. Already planning my next visit to this campsite!!
Emma M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Camping with animals!
Tent · Group trip
My two dogs and I loved this spot! They loved cooling off in the river. Site was very tidy, and the solar lights were a great touch!
Emma E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2023
16 ft car
This was a fantastic property! Right on the river and so peaceful. The port-a-potty was so clean which was plus. I highly recommend!
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Allison T.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent
A private little(not so little) chunk of land in the UP. The site is large and clean. The water was a little low during our stay but we were able to do a little kayaking both directions. My wife appreciated the clean porto-potty. There were only two of us, but this would be the perfect site for a few campers and a bunch of friends and family. Kathy was awesome. She was very attentive and can be plenty of help if needed. Thank you for a pleasant stay!
Jerry R.
18 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent
Great host! Awesome hospitality. Camp site was very clean but I’ll definitely stay again next time I’m in the area!
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Kyle C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Charming Oasis
15 ft travel trailer · With pets
This property is in the perfect location to serve as a home base while you explore the UP. It is well maintained, nicely tucked away and private. Also, it has a good balance of mature and younger trees that lets great breezes through camp. That coupled with the river definitely makes this a charming option. It is perfect for families looking for a location where their dogs can run and play unencumbered. At night the stars are endless and the hammock makes for a perfect spot to look up with a beverage in hand and enjoy. Kathy and Randy were responsive, informative and welcoming, checking in frequently before and during our stay. When we came back to camp at night it truly felt like coming home.
Simone J.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent
the privacy and river access is unmatched. the area was very well maintained and spacious. i highly recommend taking advantage of the fishing kayaks available for rental. kathy was super friendly and inviting. we checked out Piers Gorge in Norway (20 mins away) and it was breathtaking. the wilson’s cafe about 5 mins from the site was a great spot for breakfast! 10/10 all around.
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Ashly H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
Beautiful secluded spot
Tent · With kids
My wife son and I loved camping here, it was right next to a beautiful stream that was great to have fires right next to in the big fire pit. There was also lots of good areas for tenting or trailering. Having a lot all to our selves with no meat by campers or roads was so relaxing and peaceful.
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Thomas H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
29 ft fifth wheel · With pets
We loved this hipcamp. It was our first time using hipcamp and Kathy set the bar high! Our dog loved the river, we couldn't keep him out. The spot was spacious, private, extremely clean and well cared for. The host were the kindest people and showed us around the town, gave us great tips on day trips, the history of the hipcamp, etc. The Porta jon on site was extremely clean and a path is lit for nighttime use. Our first campfire was ready on our arrival, Kathy sure knows how to make a great fire all we had to do was light it. You can hear some light traffic on the main road but that didn't bother us. It was the perfect little weekend getaway.
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Theresa L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
16 ft car
Everything is perfect here. We’re already planning our return trip! Kathy is wonderful, provided hiking recommendations nearby, and had generous wood bundles waiting for us upon arrival. We use Hipcamp every chance we can and have deemed this our favorite stay yet!
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Nichelle P.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Awesome and safe hidden gem!
14 ft campervan
This was a great stop for me on my way up to the upper peninsula! The host Kathy greeted me and was so friendly. I found the place easily off the highway and you drive straight past all the main buildings until you see the big river front sign out back. The site is well paved with gravel and very clean! So much space for campers and cars. All the amenities needed were there such as wood for fire(already prepped for me before arrival) picnic table, benches, hammock, an outhouse that was clean. Kathy brought a couple of kayak options which was great, I took the kayak out in the morning and saw some otters! Nice easy paddle and beautiful. I had some cell reception, you are a close drive to a grocery store and though you are close by the highway to hear the road noise this didn’t deter me. This was a perfect place for me to pitstop as a solo female traveler just passing through town. Kathy made me feel comfortable about the safety of the property and was great and quick with communication. The view of the river was great and a bonus to kayak! Thanks for a great stay!
Jaclyn F.
8 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
Camping on the river.
Tent
Lots of room on the site to have plenty of vehicles and tents or rvs. Spots with shade spots with sun little bit of grass area for yard games. The river was nice. Bugs weren’t too bad. Couldn’t hear any neighbors and probably could be as loud as you wanted without getting yelled lol. Was really good if you needed to get in touch or just left you alone.
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Theodore S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Peaceful Camping
Tent · With pets
We loved that the camp is secluded. The host was on top of all questions and anything we needed. She had a nice fire going for us upon our arrival. Her husband showed my husband around the campsite which was very nice the river was right beside us. If you need a quiet peaceful place to relax this is the one.
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Mason D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Great bang for your buck!
16 ft car · With pets
This was the perfect little campsite for our overnight. The stream was adorable. The fire Kathy had going was perfect. It was secluded and exactly what we needed. We've stayed at other campsites where the wood alone would have cost us $40. Well worth the cost!
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Tony And Alyssa J.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2022
Great camping near Escanaba!
Tent · Group trip
The camp area was great! Very accessible to the highway but still feels secluded and private. The picnic tables were great and the ground is flat with plenty of room to park or pitch a tent!
Drake F.
24 reviews
Recommends
· September 2021
Best River View Spot
Beautiful space to Camp. Host were extremely kind.
Looking forward to returning another time.
Thank you both for making my stay spectacular!
Dan G.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2021
Relaxed
Group trip
Neat little hidden spot, although I could here traffic (from near-by bridge construction) it was a great relaxing spot along the lazy river. Host were very friendly and helpful.
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Matthew H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2021
Totally worth it. Awesome.
Group trip
Kathy is a gracious host- coordinating arrive times - working with us when arrival time changed - meeting/leading us through her property - and having a good fire already going !
Her vision for the campground was excellent. The river view is great - saw shooting stars - enjoyed cup of coffe and watching morning dew and river burn-off.
While it’s not a connected site, this is is not a boondock situation. The ground work is legit. Graded - level - crushed rock - clean - with new picnic tables benches, fire-ring, and hammock. Plenty of space.
So, if you are headed north or doing a lake circle. Stop and stay with Kathy. Our stay was short this time. Hope to do it again someday.
Jason H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2021
Peaceful
Site is exactly as pictured. The landowners met us and already had a fire built for us 😊
I was concerned about bugs, being riverside, but miraculously there were none!
Besides having it to ourselves, my favorite thing was that the site had partial sun until sunset and first thing in the morning - perfect!!
Rhonda H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Clean, quiet, private, great host
This campsite was perfect! Kathy and her husband had a fire set for us when we got there and were the sweetest most kind people. The campsite was immaculate and quiet. We used the site for one night and car camped. Would absolutely return. If you planned an impromptu camping trip and need a cute quiet place to stay, I highly recommend this site.
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Shelby H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Perfect place to stay
Kathy was great! She met us and brought us right to the spot even though we didn’t get in until later.
This was the perfect spot to camp for us. Plenty of room and no one else around. Being on a river is a plus.
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Kayleigh J.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2021
Our Secret place on the river.
Great place ON the river!! We we all alone .... Nice! Wonderful Hosts and great firewood!! .... This was our very first camping experience. So we enjoyed our stay very much and look forward to coming back again next year ❤️✌️
Deanna S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2021
River View Camp Ground was incredibly peaceful! Kathy was extremely kind and helpful and always quick to communicate. I would recommend this site to anyone looking for a quality camping experience.
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Blaine L.
3 reviews
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