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Monocle Lake Campground

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Hiawatha National Forest

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25 sites · RV, Tent

With relaxing hikes all the way up to Tahquamenon Falls, you can put that Monopoly board away, because Monocle Lake Campground isn't as hoity toity as it really sounds. Located on the aptly named Monocle Lake, you've got direct access the Whitefish Bay National Scenic Byway and plenty of gorgeous campsites along the shores of this picturesque lake. Best of all, it won't break the bank.

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

25 sites

RV, Tent

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2 sites · RVs, Tents · Paradise, MI

Have 3 RV sites available all have water and electricity 30 amp And 50 amp available Unlimited tent sites Have a stream running hru the property. Lake Superior across the road. 11 miles from the Tahquamanon Falls 11 miles from Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. A mile and a half north of Paradise on the left (west) side of North Whitefish Point Road. 40 miles from Oswald Bear Ranch

Sault Ste Marie 12 Mile Rd Campsite

2 sites · RVs, Tents · Dafter, MI

This is a rustic campsite without facilities or electricity. This property borders the South Charlotte River. It is in a very private location. You can drive into the camping area. We are located 12 miles south of Sault Ste Marie 1/3 mile west of M-129 on 12 Mile Road. It is a dirt road. The entrance is on the left or south side of the road. The property is good for either tent camping or a parking place for RVs. There is a new driveway that leads to the camping or parking areas. You can drive on the grass to get to the campsite. The campsite area is 50 yards from the road. You can set up anywhere in the cut grass area. There will be two white chairs and a garbage can. A small camp porta potty is available for your use.

Sailors Sky

7 sites · RVs, Tents · Newberry, MI

Hello and welcome! I have a few areas on the property that You can use to suit your needs. you can tent camp or vehicle camp at some and park and walk about 100 feet or so and tent camp only. there is power and water available on the property but not at each site. I am developing this into a place for camping slowly and that's why i only have a few areas as of right now. Unfortunately, there are no bathrooms to use yet. Update: gps for maps is in correct and takes to to neighbors driveway and home . The mail box for this place is blue and has a red address Tag and a sign that says Sailors Sky. Please turn immediately at mailbox. It has caused problems with having people on neighbors property with flashlights and police being called due to incorrect gsuspicious activity.

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LocationMonocle Lake Campground, Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan, United States

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What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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Monocle Lake Campground

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