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Bells Acres Recreational Area

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· Ishpeming, Marquette, Michigan

200 acres hosted by Dana Q.

4 Vehicle/Tent sites

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Bells Acres is a large property with abundant history! Originally homesteaded by a Finnish family in the 1800s, we are only the 4th family to own this property. Doc Bell operated his veterinarian practice from this farm starting in 1915, giving his name to the creek running through the property and the lake it feeds. A family from Finland purchased the property from the Bell family in the 1960s and lived on the homestead until 2020 when we purchased it. We hope to continue the tradition of generational homesteading, while sharing this piece of God’s country with you! Our property features a vast variety of terrain for our campers to explore. Our extensive road and trail network will take you to beautiful bluffs, ravines, wetlands, riverbanks, beaver ponds and much more! Wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy the chance to see deer, bear, moose, beavers, coyotes, waterfowl, upland birds, and more! You name it, it is here! Our dark skies allow for amazing views of the stars and northern lights! Guests can explore over 100 acres on and off trail. Part of the trail network is accessible by 2WD vehicles. Paddle upstream a short distance from our river access site to view a breathtaking waterfall on the Escanaba River. Enjoy total serenity as there is minimal “noise” around us. Just nature at its best! Guests are welcome to use the communal pavilion, gas grill, and fire pit near the lake. Kayaks are available for guest use at the river access site. Our authentic Finnish Sauna is available for private rental. We also have a variety of yard games and are continually adding to the amenities available to our guests. Some of our nearby attractions include Black River Falls, Wawanowin Golf Course, Greenwood Reservoir, Iron Ore Heritage Trail, Da Yoopers Tourist Trap, and all that the historic mining communities of Negaunee, Ishpeming and Republic have to offer. We are centrally located to some of the best tourist areas and attractions in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! 25 miles from Marquette 65 miles from Munising, the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 85 Miles to Bond Falls 110 miles from Kitch-iti-kipi (Big Spring) 125 miles from Lake of the Clouds 135 miles from Copper Harbor 150 miles from Tahquamenon Falls We hope that you will make Bells Acres your base camp for your next adventure! Unplug and unwind with us away from all the hustle and bustle! We are excited to be your host and share what we love about Marquette County and the surrounding areas!

Activities

Biking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

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5 Ratings · 4 reviews

Kimberly S.recommends

November 4, 2024

Riverview Site 1

It was a very nice peaceful campsite. I would definitely stay again next time I'm in the area

Bob D.recommends

October 6, 2024

Hilltop Site 1

A Gem!!

A truly special spot!! Relaxing and peaceful. Nature on full display with fall colors in the hardwood trees, and a serene pond with ducks, and "jumping out of the water" trout. We walked the trails, enjoyed the sunrise and listened to snorting deer in the morning. We've been Hipcamping for a while and this is probably our favorite spot thus far. The hosts were friendly, accommodating and even their dog came to play with our dogs. I would highly recommend checking out this gem of a campsite if you crave privacy, peace and quiet (with hook ups) in an amazing setting.

Rachel C.recommends

September 2, 2024

Riverview Site 1

Best one yet!

Absolutely amazing host! Secluded and beautiful! Top of our list for camping spots now, it earns first place if you’re looking for a get away, away from reality and people.

Paula S.recommends

September 2, 2024

Hilltop Site 2

Check out this hidden gem...

We made last minute camping plans on one of the busiest holiday weekends and were unable to find anyplace with available spots. Happened to run across Bell's Acres Recreational Area, contacted them and lucky us, they had available sites. We arrived at the campground and were greeted by Ken, who owns the property along with his wife, Dana. Ken came in and saved the day by backing up the camper saving me an hour of taking repeated stabs trying to get it parked. Now, we were in an old popup, no water or electricity, but we parked in a site with electric, sewer and water. Silly girls, we thought yay, electricity, we can plug in an extension cord and at least make coffee and have lights at night! Yes, you guessed it, wrong plug! Not to worry, Dana and Ken saved the day by grabbing extra extension cords and getting us hooked up to power. We parked overlooking Bell's Lake and the view was beautiful. There are also sites by the river where we will definitely camp on our next visit. Dana and Ken were always coming through the campground checking on us and making sure we were having a good time or needed anything. We can't say enough good things about our experience. Thank you, Dana and Ken for a wonderful and relaxing getaway. And special thanks to the best camp host ever, Monty.

Location

Ishpeming, Marquette, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Oma͞eqnomenew-ahkew (Menominee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Dana Q.

Joined in August 2022

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