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    Pioneer Trail Park - View from my campsite

    Pioneer Trail Park

    4.7(3 reviews)
    1302.1 mi

    This is a well maintained campground. We got a campsite under the pine trees. The campsites there…read moreare spaced well apart. No noise from other campers, although the railroad runs a couple hundred feet behind the site. You hear the train rumble by, but they don't blow the whistle. Because it is shaded there is no grass, so it can get muddy when it rains. I didn't care for the fire rings they have there. They are too tall, about twice the hight of most. You can't really see the fire in the pit. They don't have a grill grate either so you can't use them for cooking. This is a nice campground, but does have a few drawbacks.

    Pioneer Trail Park is not a place for Glampers, but it's a great place to park your trailer or tent…read moreto unwind a bit, stop for the night, or use as a home base for fishing, paddling, or hiking in the area. The grounds and most notably the shower facilities were very clean. The staff was friendly, and I had no noisy neighbors. I camped in the primitive section, as I didn't need water or electricity at the site, though the sites in the more developed section had those. That section was much more full than the primitive area where I was. For my site I paid just 15$ a night, less than some state or national forest campgrounds that don't have showers or flushing loos. My camp overlooked a side channel of the Escanaba River. A large marsh dividing that channel from the main flow gave me concerns about mosquitos, but I saw very few. The tradeoff for this is some ambient noise. The highway is nearby, and there are some industrial facilities in the area from which you can hear some rumbling and clanking throughout the day. Escanaba seems to have a lot of train traffic, since I don't think I went 5 minutes without hearing a train whistle somewhere in the distance. There is actually a track running directly along the primitive camping section, though only a couple of short trains went by on it while I was there. Not a place for solitude and silence, though there are plenty of those available in the UP. If you want a few more amenities and proximity to some city pleasures, this is a great place to stay.

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    Pioneer Trail Park - Playground

    Playground

    Pioneer Trail Park - Fire ring.

    Fire ring.

    Pioneer Trail Park - PTP's primitive camping section, with the not-so-primitive restroom toward the right at the back of photo.

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    PTP's primitive camping section, with the not-so-primitive restroom toward the right at the back of photo.

    Indian Lake State Park - Kitch-iti-kipi

    Indian Lake State Park

    4.5(15 reviews)
    1339.5 mi

    Camped at Indian Lake State Park at the start of July and had a great time! This campground is…read morelovely and our specific campsite was incredible! We had our picnic table and fire pit up on the hill at the back half of our site, overlooking the water, and flat ground at the front where we could set up our tent. Absolutely loved it and would definitely book this same exact site probably again if I could in the future. There are a ton with a view overlooking the lake as well, but regardless of which campsite you get, you'll need to take the public access stairs down to the lake, stationed every few campsites throughout the campground. Great entry points for swimming, but not much of any beach space at these spots. The proximity of Indian Lake to Palms Book State Park was also a big reason why we reserved a campground here. Indian Lake SP is on the south side of the lake, while Palms Book SP is on the west side. Palms Book SP also is where Kitch-iti-kipi is, which is a Michigan gem that I have never visited...until now! The two state parks are under 15 minutes away from one another! Indian Lake SP also has a ton of access to the shoreline. The days we were camping didn't have the best weather, but there is plenty of access to the water to swim. There is not a lot of beach area, most areas we saw that were within the state park were 2-3 feet of beach max, so it isn't ideal for laying out. Plenty of boat launch sites as well! Other things to note: - The speed limit within the campground is 5 mph and strictly enforced. - Nearby town of Manistique for restaurants/stores/downtown shopping. - Also nearby, but more of a 30-45 minute drive is Fayette Historic State Park, which is a very unique state park to check out if your schedule allows. I wasn't able to make it out there, but it came highly recommended by a lot of UP friends!

    This is one of my most favorite campgrounds. The view of Indian lake is quite beautiful. The water…read moreis amazingly clean, clear, and beautiful. The park is super clean, and it is very close to Kitch-iti-kipi, which is an amazing thing to check out. Very close to Lake Michigan as well if you want to jog over there. Love it!!!

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    Indian Lake State Park - Campfire at the campground @ Indian Lake State Park

    Campfire at the campground @ Indian Lake State Park

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    Indian Lake State Park - Sunset over Indian Lake @ Indian Lake State Park

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    Sunset over Indian Lake @ Indian Lake State Park

    Munising Tourist Park Campground - Lake Superior

    Munising Tourist Park Campground

    3.8(25 reviews)
    1328.4 mi

    My husband and I had a great experience at Munising Tourist Park Campground. We loved it so much we…read morebought a sticker to put on our truck tent. This campground looks unassuming at first glance, but it really has everything you need. Our site was equipped with outlets and water hookups, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Firewood is available for purchase at the little camp store. The whole campground sits on the edge of the lake which provides great sunsets. It was oddly quiet in the morning (minus a rude couple using drills to tear down their setup at 6AM, but that was not the campground's fault as they do have quiet hours)-- which is unusual for a family campground. The staff were exceptionally nice and helpful. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

    After the first night of my stay, I went to the office to inquire about the campfire policy because…read morea neighboring site's smoke had been blowing through mine for several hours (this was in the daylight, it was warm out, AND the group had left their site and left the fire unattended). The person working laughed at me and essentially told me 'f-you, we don't care about your experience, we aren't going to do anything about it'. Each subsequent night, fires were left burning and unattended while the site occupants slept. On top of the reprehensible customer service and fire safety, the sites are crammed on top of one another with no trees and zero privacy. Also, the water and electric pedestals are shared between 2-4 sites each. On the plus side, it is right on the beach (assuming you can stand being around all the smoke long enough to enjoy it) and close to town. So much for spending time outdoors to enjoy the fresh air.

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    Munising Tourist Park Campground - From site #7.

    From site #7.

    Munising Tourist Park Campground - Unit F - fire pit is on the beach, apart from the campsite.

    Unit F - fire pit is on the beach, apart from the campsite.

    Munising Tourist Park Campground - View from lake

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    View from lake

    Vagabond Resort Cabins and Campgrounds

    Vagabond Resort Cabins and Campgrounds

    3.0(2 reviews)
    1308.9 mi

    We had a wonderful stay at this campground in Rapid City MI. The sites are large and the showers…read moreand bathroom are very clean. There is also a laundry facility. There are new owner who are very nice. There is access to the lake to go fishing or kayaking. I highly recommend you give this place a try. It's a hidden gem

    We travel a lot, and I faithfully leave reviews so that my fellow travelers can benefit from our…read moreexperiences. I love to leave a glowing review for a well deserving destination. However that was not the case at all for Vagabonds Resort in Rapid River, Michigan. We rented these cabins (all 4 cabins closest to the lake) for a fun family getaway in September of 2013. We expected rustic, considering the location and type of resort. What we got instead was run down and filthy. We swept the floor of our cabin upon arrival and had a disgusting pile of dirt. Can't imagine the last time they were swept/washed. The furniture was old, smelled mildewy and was very dirty. The mattresses on the beds had to be from at least the 80's, and considering the general state of the cabin, I can't imagine they are ever cleaned or vacuumed. The kitchen table and chairs were maybe nice 15 years or so ago, but the finish was worn off the table top and you couldn't put anything on the table without it sticking. Elbows, plates, a piece of paper, everything! The bathrooms are badly in need of repair. Rickety, leaning shower stall, uneven floor. On the day we were leaving a very large mouse was running around our cabin. This was a horrible experience and we will never again return to this resort. And for the record, the other 3 cabins were equally disgusting. I gave it one star because I had to. One star is far too generous for this place.

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    Vagabond Resort Cabins and Campgrounds

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    Chocolay River RV & Campground - Sunset from the park

    Chocolay River RV & Campground

    5.0(2 reviews)
    1300.7 mi

    This is a very convenient camp ground to see many points of interest. There are full hookups and…read morenice drive thru pads. It is tucked behind a golf course. There are no trees around the trailer spots, but the surrounding area is beautiful forest. There are fire pits and picnic tables. We needed a part and had Amazon ship it to the office, and we were able to pick it up at 9 PM. There are 4 clean showers and a nice bathroom. The only recommendation I would give is to add a chair or seat in each shower. The entire campground is very well maintained.

    This is a really high rating but the park was perfect for us…read more It's new and has gravel roads, no trees, but electric and water and sewer campsites. It's spacious and most sites are pull through. There are some tent sites back in the woods and along the river, very rural and pretty out there. There is no pool, playground or fenced in pet walk. What I really liked the most was the proximity to local bicycle trails located just off the park, making it easy to ride to Marquette and even Presque island. The Northern Michigan University public golf club is just outside the park. If conditions are right you have an unobstructed view of the Aurora borealis. I've seen many prettier parks but this was just right for our needs. Even though we had some rain the gravel sites didn't get muddy, big plus when traveling with dogs. Enjoy the amazing area, hike, bike, eat and enjoy nature... this park is a great place to set up and then go do the stuff you came here to do.

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    Sat image

    Chocolay River RV & Campground - Airstream

    Airstream

    Chocolay River RV & Campground - Bicycle trails

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