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Early morning at the Bay Furnace Campground, near Munising, Michigan
August 8th, 2020. By now most campgrounds are fully open, some with limited services. Here are some links to Campground Status Reports
Be aware covid has increased demand for camping so reservations are a good idea and backup plans should your favorite camping and RV park be filled.
For the first several years of our tours around Lake Superior we were tent camping and stayed at an occasional motel for variety or when inclement weather materially reduced the 'pleasures' of tenting! Since 2005 most of our trips have been made in our newly acquired RV, a Winnebago Rialta. So we are acquainted with both styles of camping.
Below we've organized our camping links according to seven regions around Lake Superior. Clicking on the heading will take you to the detailed links and info page for each region.
Our Lake Superior campground reviews & camping recommendations here span our experience canoe and tent camping in the wild's of Ontario, camping in the relative comforts of an established campground, and camping in, what to us - as life long tent campers - the luxury of a motor home. So we try to cover noteworthy campgrounds in all categories from more primitive to modern. Our profiled campgrounds include village parks, county parks, state parks, national parks and national forest campgrounds, and a few privately operated campgrounds.
Most of what we profile here will be parks we've personally camped at and feel comfortable recommending. A number offer scenic and recreational amenities that make them suitable for a day visit . . . even if you're not a camper or planning to stay overnight.
Links to Campground Directories & Best RV Camping around Lake Superior
Best Camping & Campgrounds Wisconsin South Shore
Ashland - Bayfield Area Campgrounds
There are several nice campgrounds in the Bayfield-Ashland area. (see Bayfield Camping Reviews here). For tent campers who want showers and flush toilets, we like the two lakeshore municipal campgrounds in Washburn, Wisconsin. Note to RV users, we recently discovered Washburn's West End Campground has an excellent free Wi-Fi service. Jo's favorite RV Park in the area is Ashland's Krehler Park. All sites have views of the lake, level parking pads with a decent bed of gravel, paved roads thru the park, and well-maintained. About 20 miles south of Ashland is Copper Falls State Park - nice hiking trails, swimming beach, washrooms, and campsites.
Two nice full service campgrounds exist on Madeline Island: Big Bay State Park & Madeline Island Big Bay Town Park.
For Campgrounds near Superior, Wisconsin . . . Amnicon Falls State Park is a nice little park with spacious campsites, attractive waterfalls and hiking trails, but the washroom facilities are rustic and no RV facilities. Those who want more amenities should look at Pattison State Park (south of Superior on Highway 35) or cross the border into Duluth and check out Indian Point or Spirit Mountain municipal campgrounds. (see links to more Wisconsin Lake Superior Campgrounds)
For Campgrounds near Hurley, Wisconsin . . .try Saxon Harbor off of Wisconsin State Highway 122 or Little Girls Point, Michigan 505 (which is what Wisconsin 122 turns into when it crosses the border at the Montreal River).
Best Camping & Campgrounds Minnesota North Shore
Several top notch campgrounds along the north shore are associated with the North Shore Minnesota State Parks. Their hiking trails, scenery and recreational amenities make them a popular destination. For tent camping, our favorite is Split Rock State Park. In the peak season (June - September), reservations are recommended at most of the parks south of Grand Marais. You'll have a little better luck getting into Cascade River and Judge Magney w/o reservations.
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There are some national forest campgrounds away from the lake a few miles. Most are tent sites with vault toilets but some have adequate space for RVs willing to dry camp. Andrew Slade's book on Camping the North Shore is an excellent detailed reference for both public and private campgrounds along or near the Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior.
Two municipal lakeside campgrounds with showers and flush toilets we like are at Two Harbors and Grand Marais. Two Harbor's Burlington Bay Campground is at the north edge of the city and has a nice swimming beach plus a decent rock picking beach for Rock Hounds. It is also within walking distance of downtown and convenient to the Sonju Lakewalk. The Grand Marais municipal facility rates are the highest you'll find at municipal RV parks around Lake Superior. But if you are willing to spend a few dollars over average its location on the harbor and close to downtown can't be beat. If you are on a budget, the RV park at Grand Portage is a good choice for an overnight stay at about $10 less than Grand Marais.
In Duluth, the municipal campground (Indian Point Campground) is on the St. Louis river, has 70 spacious sites, from tent to full-hook-ups. Rates are reasonable. A second city-owned campground is located at the top of Spirit Mountain. It has a number of wooded tent sites as well as RV sites suitable for smaller units. The Spirit Mountain campground is a nice location for hiking the Duluth section of the Superior Hiking Trail.
Best Camping & Campgrounds - Upper Peninsula Michigan - Western Section
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Two reasonably priced campgrounds we like in the Western UP are Little Girls Point and Black River Harbor. Neither has showers, but they do have flush toilets and RV dump sites. Porcupine Mountains State Park has both rustic and modern campgrounds; a good choice if you enjoy hiking, biking and/or outstanding scenic views.
The main camping choices in the Keweenaw Peninsula are three state parks. FJ McClain near Hancock and Ft Wilkens in Copper Harbor are good choices, but also the most expensive. (See more details on Western UP Campgrounds here)
Best Camping & Campgrounds - UP Michigan - Central Section
Most of the camping facilities in the Central UP - go here - are rustic or semi-modern. In this group, we like the Bay Furnace National Forest facility for either tent camping or RV use. Most of the Pictured Rocks campgrounds are rustic and primarily for tenting. Those wanting showers and modern facilities should look at the Munising Tourist Campground.
Best Camping & Campgrounds - UP Michigan - Eastern Section
Camping in the Eastern UP - go here -. For rustic campgrounds, we like those in Pictured Rocks. Although more expensive, the campground at Tahquamenon Falls is a good choice if you have time to enjoy the recreational amenities. We believe the best value, for both tent and RV camping with showers, is the Grand Marais municipal campground on the shores of Lake Superior.
Best Camping & Campgrounds - Ontario North Shore - Western Section
Our favorite campground in Western Ontario- see details here - is the one at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. If your main interest is a decent spot for an overnight stay, we found the KOA campground north of Thunder Bay quite well maintained - 5 stars for their washroom-shower facility.
Best Camping & Campgrounds - Ontario North Shore - Eastern Section
There are several nice campgrounds along the Eastern Ontario- see details here - portion of the Lake Superior Circle Tour. Our favorite is the Hattie Cove campground of Pukaskwa National Park. A good value for a campground with showers is the Lions Club Camp at Pointe Des Chenes near Sault Ste. Marie.
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Highland Ridge overlooks the sparkling Eau Galle Reservoir located in Spring Valley, in western Wisconsin. The area boasts 648 acres of scenery with numerous opportunities for recreation, including fishing, canoeing and plenty of hiking. Horseback riders enjoy the trails around the lush region.
Highland Ridge has forty-six campsites including eight walk-in tent sites. Showers, trash/recycle stations, an interpretive building, water fill stations, dump station, and a playground are all available for campers. During the summer, weekly interpretive programs are presented on Saturday evenings by the Park Rangers. Highland Ridge; Equestrian Loop has ten non-electrical sites. Manure pits, hitching posts, satellite toilets, water fill stations, dump station, and garbage/recycling stations are available for campers.
Need to Know
The Highland Ridge Campground at the Eau Galle Project is open for camping reservations starting June 01, 2020. Reservations MUST be made utilizing recreation.gov either prior to your visit or upon arrival. Park offices WILL NOT be making reservations or handling fees the entire 2020 recreation season.
Bathroom facilities, playgrounds, beach areas, water fill stations and dump stations are available for use, but please remember to utilize at your own risk, ensuring proper social distancing and self-sanitizing. When arriving for your reservation, take proper precautions to sanitize your own picnic table, fire ring, etc.
Park offices are CLOSED. Eau Galle Project Rangers are available, if questions arise please call at 715-778-5562.
Please plan ahead for your visit. Expect limited services and staffing and prepare for self-sufficiency. Restroom facilities are cleaned and disinfected on a once daily basis and picnic tables and other areas may not be sanitized regularly.
It is recommended that visitors only recreate with those in their household. Visitors should restrict use of individual campsites to only those in their immediate household.
Campground is 100%, same day reservable; please call 1-877-444-6777 or visit Recreation.gov for avaibility and to make reservations.
- The opening date of the campground in April and the closing date of the campground in November will vary depending on the weather conditions. Please call the park office at 715-778-5562 to verify that the campground is open.
Each campsite [excluding Group Site 1 (GS1)] is limited to 1 camper and 1 tent or 2 tents with 6 occupants maximum.
Campground quiet hours: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
- Generators can not be used durring quiet hours
ATVs/UTVs, golf carts, and motorized scooters are not permitted within the park.
No firearms or fireworks allowed anywhere on park grounds.
Horses and Horse Riding is limited to the NN Landing, Northwest Day Use Area, Equestrian Campground, and designated Equestrian Trails.
Firewood is NOT available within the park. All firewood brought into the park must be certified pest free in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineeers Firewood Policy. For more information please contact park staff.
Contact the Ranger Staff at 715-778-5562 or Eau.Galle.Lake@usace.army.mil with any questions.
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The 35-mile Eau Galle River feeds into 150 acre Eau Galle Lake, which is surrounded by steep hills and bluffs. The campground is opposite the dam on the north side of the small reservoir. The area is set in a heavily wooded area that provides a welcoming habitat for native plants and animals.
Nearby Attractions
Highland Ridge is minutes from Spring Valley Golf Course and Crystal Cave.
Recreation
Hikers can enjoy the 7 miles worth of trails, along with overlook seating areas and a swimming beach. Horseback riders have a variety of trails to choose from.Fishermen cast their reels year-round. Kayaking, canoeing, and electric-motor boating are common.
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N2100 Dugan Road SPRING VALLEY WI 54767
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For campground inquiries, please call: 715-778-5562
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Interstate 94 east from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Exit 24. TakeCounty Road B at Exit 24 south approximately 2 miles. Followhighway signs east on County Road N for another 2 miles until itintersects County Road NN. Go south on NN for 2 miles untilcampground entrance sign, turn right onto Dugan Road.
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