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Muskallonge Lake
Overview
Muskallonge Lake State Park offers a serene escape for RV travelers seeking the rugged beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Situated on the historic site of a former lumbering town and Coast Guard station, the park occupies a unique strip of land nestled between the shores of Lake Superior and Muskallonge Lake. It provides a tranquil atmosphere where the rhythmic sound of crashing waves meets the quiet stillness of the inland forest. This destination is widely regarded as a premiere location for those looking to experience the unspoiled wilderness of the Great Lakes region.
Location & Surroundings
Located approximately 30 miles north of Newberry, the park is surrounded by vast wilderness areas and pristine waters. The northern boundary features the rocky, dramatic coastline of Lake Superior, while the southern edge provides access to the calmer, warmer waters of Muskallonge Lake. This dual-waterfront setting creates a stunning natural corridor for exploring diverse ecosystems and enjoying expansive horizon views that are hard to find elsewhere. The surrounding forests are home to a variety of wildlife, making every drive into the park a scenic experience.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground is well-equipped for RVers, offering over 150 campsites that feature electrical hookups and generally level pads suited for various rig sizes. Guests have access to modern restrooms, clean hot showers, and a convenient sanitation station for self-contained units. Other key features include a well-maintained boat launch on the inland lake, a designated swimming beach for families, and several picnic areas that take full advantage of the surrounding scenic vistas and cool lake breezes. The park office also provides helpful information on local trail conditions and weather updates.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Visitors often spend their days searching for prized Lake Superior agates along the shoreline or fishing for walleye and northern pike in the inland lake. The park is a major trailhead for the North Country Trail, providing miles of hiking through dense hardwoods and along coastal ridges. Nearby, travelers can visit the historic Crisp Point Lighthouse or take a scenic drive to explore the world-famous Tahquamenon Falls. For a unique local experience, Oswald’s Bear Ranch is a popular stop located just a short distance south of the park.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize nature and quiet over high-traffic commercial resorts. It is a haven for rockhounds, birdwatchers, and those who enjoy paddling or fishing in a truly secluded setting. Families looking for a genuine unplugged experience will find the park’s safe, natural environment ideal for a restorative and memorable getaway. If you value dark night skies for stargazing and the sound of the wind through the pines, this park will fit your travel style perfectly.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Nora Mabie
Clean, modern and well maintained. Beautiful park and campgrounds. The views of the lakes and the trails fantastic. Had a blast rock hunting.
Christopher Baca
This was an awesome place to visit. We lost phone service as we got closer to the coast, so expect to go offline. I don’t know if it was the time of year or the day, but we had the beach all to ourselves. Went for a long sunset walk and spent the twilight hours searching for rocks..
Jordan Zettel
This place is absolute fire!! On the beach crawling around with my Trx4m F-150 Hightrail looking for agates (found a few) waited for Dusk so we could find some Florescent Soadalites and got about 7 of them thanks to my lovely wife. I highly recommend just bring a 365 uv light for the Soadalites!!
Char Maine
Clean, when staffed they were friendly and helpful. Beautiful beach and playground, nice boat launch. And easy access to lake Superior across the street.
Ryan Coe
Great park clean bathroom well kept. Atv accessible hundreds of miles of Atv trails from the park. Lake Superior access in the park. Camping along Muskallonge lake. Sites right on the water.
Brad Goss
Great beach for rock hunting! Great views and the rangers at the campground were extremely helpful in my many questions as there is zero service up there and my trucks uses google maps for directions (minor oversite on my planning)! There is adequate parking, clean and has a out house on top of hill.
Rita Loeding
We had a lovely time - this stop was beautiful. We enjoyed looking for rocks just for fun. There’s plenty of parking and it’s a great area for a nice walk. We enjoyed the beach as well. The sunset was gorgeous! Glad we stopped.
Katherine Sirvio
We came for a hike, first time here. If you are looking for camping, this is a great place! However, if you are coming for hiking, you have to venture quite a ways from the park to get away from infrastructure, noise, and debris. The park is uniquely situated between Muskallonge lake and Lake Superior, it is a beautiful area. The park also is amidst the North Country National Scenic Trail, the hiking route of the Iron Belle Trail, and the Lake Superior East Water Trail. So plenty of good hiking, just not the loop around the campground.
Daniel Adamkovič
Review for the campsite (we had tents not an RV). The campsites on site 2 are big enough for 2-3 mid-sized tents. There is water on the site, very clean toilets and showers. Personnel I didn't interact with much, but we needed to check in close to 11PM and they had no issues with it. The camp was also super quiet, after 9PM you could barely hear anyone. One thing that sucked was the road closure to the west - we had to take a detour to get to Picture Rock so it took almost two hours to get there. Of course not the camp's fault though. Recommend that if you can avoid the campsites next to the the toilets to avoid foot traffic.