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Tapiola Homestead

Hosted by Stephanie · South Range, Michigan
2 sites · RV, Tent · 120 acres
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17 reviews
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Near Isle Royale National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Houghton Visitor Center.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Stephanie is a Star Host
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120 acres of country paradise to use as your base camp for adventuring in the Keweenaw. 20 minutes from Houghton and 20 minutes from Baraga/L’Anse. Snowmobile and ATV trail #3 is just a short cruise down Donken-Tapiola Road. Furry friends are always welcome and are able to be off leash! Turtle Pond Site has an approx. 12x30 foot level gravel pad and a fire pit on a small pond frequented by turtles, ducks, deer, birds, and even an occasional beaver. There is a 100 year old Finnish Homestead a short walk down a mowed trail. Guests are encouraged to take a look, but please don't enter the buildings as their integrity is unknown. We strive to continue to improve our property every year. This year, we are working to improve the pond health and its borders. An updated photo is included in our listing; but you may notice small differences as the property settles back after being disrupted during this improvement. We were able to maintain the privacy that guests compliment in our reviews while also clearing away unnecessary overgrowth.
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Turtle Pond

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Turtle Pond site is a 12x30 foot gravel pad with a rock fire pit. It is located next to a small pond. Bring your own firewood or can be purchased onsite. Guests are welcome to use the mowed trails on the property for walking and light ATV use. There is plenty of additional parking for ATV trailers, please let us know ahead of time if you plan to have them. Trails on the property will bring you to a 100+ year old Finnish Homestead, including a Cordwood Barn. We ask that you do not enter any of these buildings as they may be unsafe and are not maintained regularly. Please inquire about options for larger groups.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Open grassy area around the old Finnish Homestead.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Reviews

100% Recommend18 ratings · 17 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
20 ft campervan ·
Turtle Pond
Great spot to camp at! Host came out while we were pulling in and let us know where to go! Highly recommend!
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Luke B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Pond camp with privacy.
19 ft travel trailer ·
Turtle Pond
What a beautiful property! So well maintained and clean. It was a great place to relax. Hosts were friendly and helpful, communication was great. Hope we can get back in the area so we can stay again!
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Alice B.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
26 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Turtle Pond
Very private and serene spot. Plenty of space for our kids and dog to run around. Really enjoyed it!
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Allison C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
35 ft campervan · With pets ·
Turtle Pond
This location was peaceful, beautiful and perfect for heading out on local trails. We loved the pond, trees and saw deer, blue heron and wildflowers. Wonderful host provided detailed information for the site and amenities in the local area.
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Kerry T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Turtle Pond
I very much enjoyed camping here! The site was beautiful, the hosts were so nice and made the directions extremely easy to follow. There was some awesome wildlife, frogs were definitely singing! The site was secluded enough to have privacy but not be completely seperated from the world. Would camp here again 100%
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Abby D.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Beautiful Camp spot!
Tent · With pets ·
Turtle Pond
Stayed for 1 night on my way to Lake Superior and DEFINITELY would stay again! Peaceful, quiet and private. My dogs loved running off leash and exploring the pond. Gets very dark, makes for wonderful star gazing. Really appreciated being able to camp here and enjoy the beautiful views.
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Melissa A.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Turtle Pond
25 ft Class C ·
Turtle Pond
Great location!! Very private and peaceful. Property was very well maintained and had a level spot overlooking the pond. Several mowed paths to explore!!
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Tim R.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
20 ft travel trailer ·
Turtle Pond
Amazing property!! Super grateful for my time here
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Blake B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Turtle Pond
This space was so pretty! So peaceful. We can’t wait to come back. Stephanie was so helpful too!
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Nicole R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
34 ft campervan ·
Turtle Pond
This place was really great! I am so glad my travels through Michigan included a stay at Stephanie’s wonderful, natural property. The campsite itself was very nicely done and very private. I had some shade in the evening next to the trees as well as an open sky view that was great for both star gazing and Starlink. I hope to revisit next time I’m in the area.
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Christopher S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Beautiful and peaceful
18 ft travel trailer ·
Turtle Pond
We loved our 3 night stay at Turtle Pond! It's beautiful, peaceful, and well-maintained. The mowed paths are fun to walk, and the old Finnish buildings were beautiful. Our pups were happy to be able to galavant off leash for awhile. Stephanie and Gabe were great hosts. We're hoping to return again someday.
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Bonnie C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
32 ft fifth wheel ·
Turtle Pond
Beautiful land, lots of space , well maintained walking trails. Gabe and Stephanie are welcoming and helpful made our trip very pleasant .
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Josh P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
20 ft travel trailer ·
Turtle Pond
Nice, quiet, private little oasis in a great location. Stephanie gave great directions - we had no problems even with little to no cell service. We enjoyed the trails and the proximity to many parts of the U.P. Very fairly priced & great “amenities” (privacy, pond view, trails, gravel pad, fire ring)!
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Emma K.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Calm Spot
Tent · With pets ·
Turtle Pond
The campsite was comfortable and felt private. Our kids loved exploring the pond and the trails. Stephanie and Gabe were great hosts. We hope to stay again sometime.
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Adam G.
10 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Turtle Pond
This campsite was so well maintained. I felt like I had the area all to myself. I would definitely come back I loved all the trails that were mowed around the site as well.
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Melissa S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Highly recommend Turtle Pond!
21 ft campervan ·
Turtle Pond
Absolutely beautiful site! Very quiet and peaceful, centrally located for easy travel times for Keweenaw exploration. The old Finnish homestead and walking trails on the property were a wonderful bonus! Stephanie and Gabe are fantastic hosts, very welcoming, friendly, and helpful. We loved our stay and are very thankful for the opportunity to share such a special place. T-Mobile had decent service as long as the phone was left in one place 😊
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Brenda A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
10/10 would recommend!
23 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Turtle Pond
We absolutely adored turtle pond and the surrounding property. This is truly a gem; very private, SO much wildlife around and lots of running space for kids and dogs. There are also many old farmstead buildings on the properties you can see as you walk the trails. Easy in/ easy out with our 23' camper. Thank you to Gabe and Stephanie for sharing this beautiful space with other people and we will most definitely be back!
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Taylor N.
2 reviews

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South Range, Houghton, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Stephanie P.

Joined in October 2022
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