Campgrounds and RV parks near Houghton, MI

Houghton sits on the Portage Canal in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a region defined by Lake Superior shoreline, hardwood forest, and a network of ORV and snowmobile trails. RV travelers use the town as a base for Isle Royale ferry trips, copper-country history in Calumet and Hancock, and paddling on the Portage Waterway. Camping options near Houghton range from private full-hookup parks to Michigan state park campgrounds. Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground offers full-service sites in the Keweenaw area, while Sand Point - Ojibwa Recreation Area sits along Keweenaw Bay south of Houghton. Ojibwa Casino RV Park in Baraga, Michigan, owned and operated by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, features paved full-hookup sites with Wi-Fi and picnic tables, and guests have access to the Ojibwa Hotel's pool, sauna, and hot tub. For state-run sites, Baraga State Park, set along Lake Superior's scenic Keweenaw Bay, is popular for hiking, kayaking, camping and ORV-friendly recreation, and works as a basecamp for those touring western Upper Peninsula destinations. Twin Lakes State Park, located in Michigan's Copper Country about 26 miles from Houghton, sits on the southwest shore of Lake Roland, where fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities.

Michigan state park campsites, including Baraga State Park and Twin Lakes State Park, are booked through the state's central reservation system at MiDNRReservations.com or by calling the state parks reservation line. Campsite windows open on a rolling six-month basis, so travelers targeting peak summer weekends should plan accordingly. A state pass is required on top of the site fee. The Recreation Passport is required for vehicle access to state parks and recreation areas, state-managed boating access sites, state forest campgrounds, and trails, all year long. Private options like Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground and Ojibwa Casino RV Park book directly with the operator. Nearby state forest campgrounds are simpler: many sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.