Bewabic Campground

The Great Outdoors

RV camping at Bewabic Campground puts you in proximity to some of the most beautiful preserved forest areas in the United States, as well as lots of large lakes. Within Bewabic State Park itself, there are several outdoor activities to enjoy. A boat launch makes it easy to get out on the water, and the lake is large enough for many different types of boating, including kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, water skiing, and more. You can easily go fishing from a boat or from the shoreline. There is a variety of fish species in the lakes, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, perch, northern pike, sunfish, and walleye. If you prefer just to soak up the sun, you can also lounge in the park's maintained beach area.There are also hiking trails in the park that will take you through the magnificent forested scenery. The Bewabic Nature Trail is two miles long and is an excellent place to observe local wildlife. The trail can also be used for skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Off-road vehicles are also allowed within the park on designated roads, and there are vast networks of ATV trails in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that you can access nearby. When you book an RV in Iron County, there's also small game hunting available nearby. You will need to obtain a map of the county's designated hunting areas and make sure you adhere to local regulations. The area is best known for woodcock and ruffled grouse hunting, but those who enjoy larger game will also find white-tailed deer and black bear.Bewabic Campground is also very close to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, which is just across the state border in Wisconsin. The national forest is a must-visit for outdoor lovers when camping in an RV in the area. The forest sprawls across approximately 1.5 million acres and contains several wildlife management areas for the forest's plant and animal species. Within the park, there are thousands of miles of trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and ATV riding. In the winter, visitors can enjoy groomed trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. The forest is also home to several lakes where you can go fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, and more.

Exploring the Area

When you're motorhome camping at Bewabic Campground, the closest community is Crystal Falls. This is where you will find the nearest gas station and grocery store to stock up on essentials for your Upper Peninsula camping trip. Crystal Falls is known for being home to the largest fungus in the world, which stretches across 37 acres and weighs 21,000 pounds. Every summer, the town hosts the Humongous Fungus Fest to celebrate the mushroom, and they have a huge parade, volleyball and golf tournaments, a pizza-eating contest, and much more; it's a great time of year to rent an RV near here.There are a number of other interesting attractions in Crystal Falls and the surrounding area. The town has a local golf course, and you can easily access the Paint River for some tubing.Those who enjoy history will want to head to Caspian to visit the Iron County Historical Museum, which is on a former mining property and contains 22 restored buildings and over 100 exhibits. The museum features displays on the area's mining history, the Native American culture in the area, local artists, and much more. The Pentoga Park Indian Burial Grounds are another fascinating historical attraction. These native burial grounds are thought to date back to before the time of European settlers, and they have been preserved since 1924.