Great Campgrounds (3 of them) ~ Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Part 2)

CG#1 Pete's Lake
2 Island Lake Campground 6:30
#3 Forest Lake Campground 11:30

[@debmarie55]

Those are pretty secluded. Lots of 'skeeters! Thanks for doing the research for us!

[@WanderDano]

I hadn't been to any of them before but really liked what I saw. Most likely will be back - there were a couple heavy skeeter places. lol

[@justDIY]

Some nice gems there! $22 a night is getting a bit steep for no frills camping in my humble... Want to look at a real hidden gem, next to impossible to get at, Blind Sucker #2 state campground, it's between Grand Marais and Deer Park, only accessible via very long and very rough dirt roads.

[@WanderDano]

I hear ya but now being out wset.. YIKES !!! on much of the camping costs. I've been by there and want to add it to my "one day" list. Think I showed it in a video from last fall maybe. I thought the truck trail was actually in pretty darn good shape.

[@michaelvrooman5681]

a alke named Grassy Lake is on petes lake road further east. some ofn the best pike and bass fishing I have done out there on hwy 13

[@WanderDano]

Thanks for the info!

[@susanstrickland6774]

All nice parks. UP is a pretty area. The good thing about Eddie is that he's a good size for boondocking or campgrounds. Lol, slow kids. Keep enjoying yourself. 😊👍

[@WanderDano]

Very true! Only bad side is very limited ground clearance to get anywhere close to "remote".

[@mkb9464]

Get faster kids..lmao I'm not tired of the UP videos

[@WanderDano]

;-) I've said that for far too long! There is a high probably there will be more yoop videos.. as long as I keep making videos at least. lol

[@mrdean7206]

Great help thanks.

[@WanderDano]

Glad it helped

[@Ann-jm9ut]

We will never tire of your UP camping videos!! And you have a partner in crime. 😍😍😍

[@WanderDano]

Yeah - no legit crimes were committed... or at least detected. lol

[@riversgunkingdom5360]

Thanks for the video! Do you have any videos where you explain about needing a Recreation Passport in order to camp? And also any boondocking videos and if certain camping areas for boondocking need to have a Recreation Passport for those as well? Thank you for your time!

[@WanderDano]

I will add a link to info on the recreation passport. Basically it's $40 a year ($11 a day) pass required for each vehicle to enter state run parks. www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp As for boondocking I've done some but can't think of any specific videos of mine. Marked free camping can be rough in the east but still possible. The standard sites like freecampsites.net and the like can be really helpful. In Michigan I am often a fan of casino's for free and sometimes sites with hook-ups. Hope that helps - all the best

[@naturelover1284]

what is over the border after presque isle for a tent? thank you

[@WanderDano]

Not sure I follow. Presque Isle is in Marquette and there is no camping on Presque Isle.

[@naturelover1284]

@@WanderDano oh, there is one about 60 miles north of Minoqua

[@WanderDano]

@@naturelover1284 ohhh = o I didn't follow but I do know that there are a few places that use the name Presque Isle... even more than one in the U.P.

[@judyb2425]

I want to camp at the boat ramp. That was beautiful

[@WanderDano]

right??!! ?? lol

[@brianmccarty3615]

I recently camped at Island Lake -- by the time I decided to camp there the reserve able sites were taken but I managed to get site 5 which IMHO is the best non-reserve able site. Sites 1-7 have access to the lake but there is a bushy plant near shore and site 5 had one of the better clearing to get my kayak into the lake. Site 1 (group site ) had the best and sites 6+7 also had a good clearing. If you don't care about getting a boat in directly (well down a hill) into the water from your site then I'd suggest 2-7. 8 isn't on the lake, and 9-11 is on a different spur with a worse outhouse plus the water pump is near site 6. Water is rusty but tastes fine. Sites are spaced apart fairly well and are pretty big (though I only have a small tent so didn't need much room) If you want to save money nearby Hovey Lake is free but no water (5? sites)

[@WanderDano]

I hope to stay there in the future - I really enjoyed this just drive thru.. very nice campground

[@gopher1471]

Those were some great sites and very pretty scenery too, and yes , focus is important. Stay safe and regards to friend and furballs. :)

[@WanderDano]

lol thanks very much!

[@karenr67]

Thanks pretty places

[@WanderDano]

glad you enjoyed!

[@susanorr7535]

Beautiful

[@WanderDano]

Glad you enjoyed

[@jimfromm3981]

Pete's lake is a very good smallmouth fishery.

[@WanderDano]

it is a nice place!

[@johnlounsbury6191]

apparently they don't honor the senior passes that we have purchased at NP visitors centers?

[@WanderDano]

I didn't know that.. :-(

[@johnlounsbury6191]

@@WanderDano my reply was based on your still picture of the 'rules' board. i hope they do because it results in a substantial savings

[@Slugthing]

This is wonderful! My friends and I are planning a big camping trip in the area, and these videos you've made have been super helpful and charming. Thank you!

[@WanderDano]

Thanks so much! That i the whole reason I make these videos. If you choose any or all of these spots you'll have a wonderful time!

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Looks quite nice, thanks for sharing.travel safe 😊

[@WanderDano]

glad you enjoyed