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Surf Camp on Lake Michigan

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· Manistique, Schoolcraft, Michigan

10 acres hosted by Eli B.

1 RV/tent site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

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Best Hipcamp in Michigan Finalist Just 20 minutes from Kitch-iti-kipi, surf camp is the quintessential U.P. hideaway. Located on Lake Michigan’s Garden Peninsula, the east-facing beach is perfect for watching sunrises with your morning coffee. Enjoy evening campfires tucked in a cedar grove or take the kayak for a paddle to have an authentic Michigan experience. Perfect for writing or meditation retreats and family getaways. Conveniently located, it's a short drive to Kitch-iti-kipi (Big Spring), Fayette State Historic Park, and an easy day trip to Marquette or Pictured Rocks in Munising. The camper on site will be locked, but feel free to tent, car camp, or bring your own RV here as well. The site includes a self-contained privy. No electricity or water hookups make this a rustic experience.✨Best Hipcamp in Michigan Finalist Located on Wiggins point on Northern Lake Michigan’s Garden Peninsula, the east-facing beach is perfect for watching sunrises with your morning coffee. Enjoy evening campfires tucked in a cedar grove or take the kayak for a paddle to have a genuine Michigan U.P. experience. Perfect for writing or meditation retreats and family getaways. Conveniently located, it's a short drive to Kitch-iti-kipi (Big Spring), Fayette State Historic Park, and an easy day trip to Marquette or Pictured Rocks in Munising. The camper will be locked, but feel free to tent, car camp, or bring your own RV here as well. No electricity or water hookups make this a rustic experience.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Lake

97%

36 ratings · 27 reviews

Mike P.recommends

September 29, 2024

Surf Camp on Lake Michigan

Rustic Camping Full of Beauty

Have to give props to the host for quickly seeing my inquiry and accepting our reservation! From the stunning stars of the night sky that never seemed to end, to the views of the sun peaking up from Lake Michigan in the morning, it was all absolutely beautiful! We had a little difficulty finding the site, however we did come in after dark which made it a little challenging. I’m sure it’s easier during the day. Would definitely recommend camping here if you are in the area!

Curtis A.recommends

June 11, 2022

Surf Camp on Lake Michigan

Calm and Quiet

Exactly as advertised, the place is an absolute slice of paradise hidden away outside of a small town down some dirt roads, navigating there was no challenge. If you feel you’ve gone the wrong way just keep going. During our 2 day stay we quickly noticed all of Eli’s recommendations were spot on, Clyde’s was a hit for adults and kids. The gas station has the cleanest restrooms around and an abundance of supplies if you happen to have forgotten anything. Firewood in the area is cheap if you buy roadside local, which I highly recommend. The only negative is in our 2 days we did pick up 3 ticks between the five of us more, don’t let that turn you away from this best of Michigan site.

Emily S.recommends

June 6, 2022

Surf Camp on Lake Michigan

Friends & Lake Michigan

This site is absolutely incredible. I was beyond excited to stay here and it met all of my expectations. It is so close to Lake Michigan and the scenery is beautiful. You can camp right on the beach and sands of Lake Michigan. It is very private and secluded just like the UP I imagined. Eli has a lot of things there like a kayak, chairs, grill for over the fire, a canopy tent. (Not sure if this is all for guests to use but if it is it would really just make this site even better!) Only downfall is the toilet. Over and over I highly recommend this campsite.

Emily C.recommends

June 5, 2022

Surf Camp on Lake Michigan

Gorgeous beach!!!

We had a great weekend at Eli’s camp!! It is as advertised. A beautiful quaint spot among the trees and gorgeous wide open views of the lake. The sand was really clean and nice. It was quite breezy on the beach but we plan to book again in the summer… I’m sure it would be a whole different camp experience! We have a 32 foot motorhome and it was pretty tight on both the property and the roads coming in. This would be an excellent spot to bring a tent and really rough it!!! Bugs weren’t bad but we did pull off a few ticks. There was a portable toilet available but no privacy FYI!

Aidan C.recommends

May 7, 2022

Surf Camp on Lake Michigan

Perfect spot

Location was unbeatable and the drive in is just as praiseworthy, would recommend this spot to anyone

Sunny S.recommends

October 21, 2021

Surf Camp on Lake Michigan

Fall Beach Camping 💫 🍂 ⛺️

We had an AMAZING stay at Eli’s camp on our road trip through the Great Lakes. The lake was beautiful and calm. The weather was perfect, so we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset AND sunrise! We made a fire in the fire pit next to the camper, and set up our tent on the edge beach. It was perfect! FYI: No designated area to do your business, so be sure to bring a little shovel and practice proper backwoods guidelines for that 👍🏻

Location

Manistique, Schoolcraft, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Odawa, and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking