Lake Gogebic State Park
Michigan State Park
Write a Review N 9995 State Hwy M-64 Marenisco, MI 49947 906-842-3341 Reservations: 800-447-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 46.4569, -89.5695
Overview of Lake Gogebic State Park
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: Michigan Recreation Passport
Last Price Paid: $22
Reported by MJUNT on 7/18/2022
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet (Class A)
Reported by Sol Searching Phoenix on 10/1/2021
Number of Sites 165
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April - October
Elevation 1,279 ft / 389 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Lake Gogebic State Park 14 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 7 Users
Last reported 10/1/2021
Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 7/18/2022
“Bring an extension cord- or 2!”
Reviewed 7/18/2022
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 79 |
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There was a group of 3 of us staying in 79, 81 and 27. Due to being a group together, we were able to maneuver our campers around more, still had some views of the lake. We had to use 2 extension cords. Highly recommend at least a 50 ft extension cord and remember- there is no 50 amp at this campground. I read reviews of this campgr... more
There was a group of 3 of us staying in 79, 81 and 27. Due to being a group together, we were able to maneuver our campers around more, still had some views of the lake. We had to use 2 extension cords. Highly recommend at least a 50 ft extension cord and remember- there is no 50 amp at this campground.
I read reviews of this campground and gone to do some recon ahead of time, so we were prepared with leveling boards and blocks, and extension cords. Some campers really had a hard time situating their camper with their power hook up, fire ring, trees, etc.
Our group of sites was pretty well shaded. Quiet campground. Clean bathhouse. Not much cell reception in campground area for AT&T but reception was better on the south end of the park by the swimming beach/ day use area.
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MJUNT would stay here again
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“Lovely lake in the UP. Close to the Porkies and Lake Superior”
Reviewed 10/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 171 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Class A) |
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The nightly rate is deceptive because it doesn't include the $18/day state park fees (out of state rates). So, this is really a $38/night dry camping spot with 30amp/15amp shared electric (bring an extension cord). The entire camp is on a slight slope towards the lake so you'll need leveling blocks in addition to your jacks. This is a ... more
The nightly rate is deceptive because it doesn't include the $18/day state park fees (out of state rates). So, this is really a $38/night dry camping spot with 30amp/15amp shared electric (bring an extension cord). The entire camp is on a slight slope towards the lake so you'll need leveling blocks in addition to your jacks. This is a typical, crowded, state park but it's clean and right on the lake. The sites are all grass 'areas' vs pads. So you can place your rig in the site area any way you want. You'll need to plan out where your electric access is and weigh that against your view and ability to level. Sites share electric at the back and are spaced tail to tail. Sites are generous and I was able to park my 38ft class A at an angle with no problems. Also, you're just feet off of a highway that apparently the locals like to drive on with loud vehicles and honk (presumably to annoy campers??).
The advantage to this place is the lake view, beach, and proximity to all of the excellent hiking, water falls, and Lake Superior in this area of the UP. I would stay again despite the challenges. I'm definitely more of a wide-open space lover, so my views of state campgrounds are never as great as some of the BLM and National Park lands out west. So, take that into consideration.
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Sol Searching Phoenix would stay here again
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“Beautiful site on the lake”
Reviewed 8/28/2021
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
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The site sloped toward the lake quite a bit so probably not great for big RVs. Bathrooms are clean and the ranger was super friendly.
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gsquaredindy would stay here again
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“Pretty and quiet on the lake.”
Reviewed 8/15/2021
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
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Nice sized lots. Quiet. Beautiful sunrise. Lots on lake shore are slopes toward the lake. It was challenging to get the trailer level, so could have used more blocks. Only one dump station, so it is lined up at check out time. The Mallard ducks swimming along the shore are friendly.
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Jen1043 would stay here again
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“Great for Outdoor Activities”
Reviewed 7/22/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 65 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Class A) |
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Parks is clean. Sites are very spacious, shaded, and not too canted. There are 20 right on the water. There is a kayak and boat launch. A beach is between the campground and the launch. No water at the sites (4 stars.) Dumpsite with potable water has easy access. We had decent ATT cell service but the cell tower was in EDT time... more
Parks is clean. Sites are very spacious, shaded, and not too canted. There are 20 right on the water. There is a kayak and boat launch. A beach is between the campground and the launch. No water at the sites (4 stars.) Dumpsite with potable water has easy access. We had decent ATT cell service but the cell tower was in EDT time (and so were our phones) and the campground was in CDT. This wouldn't have been a problem except our running watches were bi-polar and kept going back and forth. :-) Exercisers: We could not run on the nature trail. So we ran our 5 miles in the park 3 laps and a little made 5 miles. Kayaking can be on the lake, or on either of the great lakes which were about 40 minutes north or south. The hiking in Porcupine State Park is quite varied. We saw bikers on some of the roads. The roads are wide, but the speed limit is 65 so be careful. The ranger and camp host were quite helpful in helping us determine what to do. The camp while were there was very quiet.
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Noah would stay here again
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“Grass field sites with trees”
Reviewed 6/22/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 62 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
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Our site was mostly level and was somewhat shaded. Site neighbor 60 had good space between ours but site 64 was a lot closer. Dump station was near entrance with fill water. We had good cell service. There is a highway bordering the campground but we found it to be just white noise. Might be louder if you are tent camping, we we... more
Our site was mostly level and was somewhat shaded. Site neighbor 60 had good space between ours but site 64 was a lot closer. Dump station was near entrance with fill water. We had good cell service. There is a highway bordering the campground but we found it to be just white noise. Might be louder if you are tent camping, we were camping in a motorhome.
We hiked the trail and it was pretty nice. Needed some trail maintenance at the beginning of the hike. Grass and weeds were crowding the trail making it narrow. It was pretty bad for a while at the beginning but for the most part it was okay. We came in June and the mosquitos were pretty bad on the trail.
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JD would stay here again
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“challenging sites”
Reviewed 7/30/2020
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 93 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We remarked after finally parking that we had never worked so hard to get parked. Local knowledge of what sites are better than others is key. The 4 drive thru sites are nice, we had to ask for another site as ours was soggy and had a tree right in the way. The other issue was electric hook up, 4 camp sites share one box so you may nee... more
We remarked after finally parking that we had never worked so hard to get parked. Local knowledge of what sites are better than others is key. The 4 drive thru sites are nice, we had to ask for another site as ours was soggy and had a tree right in the way. The other issue was electric hook up, 4 camp sites share one box so you may need 2 cables to reach. No TV either.
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“Ok but not the friendliest”
Reviewed 9/11/2018
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Campground was beautiful. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Park ranger has no personality, not friendly at all. I would stay again but won’t be my first choice.
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Lan would stay here again
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“Beautiful Lakefront Setting-Lot's of Open Space”
Reviewed 7/24/2018
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 40 |
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Was driving by on a beautiful day and couldn't resist. Huge lakefront site in a spotless State Park. Well done MI.
- Just 30amp hookups
- Water and dump on site
Buz215 would stay here again
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“Nice campground on Lake Gogebic”
Reviewed 8/19/2017
| Nightly rate: | $19 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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Nice campground with sites along the shoreline of Lake Gogebic. The park was clean and well kept. The campground has water, dump station, showers and electrical hook ups. The hiking trail around the park could use some brushing out. The staff was nice and helpful. The rate does not include the MI state parks pass. This was the ni... more
Nice campground with sites along the shoreline of Lake Gogebic. The park was clean and well kept. The campground has water, dump station, showers and electrical hook ups. The hiking trail around the park could use some brushing out. The staff was nice and helpful. The rate does not include the MI state parks pass. This was the nicest of the three campgrounds around Lake Gogebic.
Wander Wagon would stay here again
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“Campers Beware! Do Not Camp Here!”
Reviewed 8/1/2019
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 28 |
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My family recently camped at Lake Gogebic State Park. We had followed the firewood guidelines found in our campground registration paperwork. Upon entering the park, the student worker inspected our firewood and took some of it over to the Park Ranger. The Park Ranger issued us a Civil Infraction for bringing ash firewood into the pa... more
My family recently camped at Lake Gogebic State Park. We had followed the firewood guidelines found in our campground registration paperwork. Upon entering the park, the student worker inspected our firewood and took some of it over to the Park Ranger. The Park Ranger issued us a Civil Infraction for bringing ash firewood into the park. When I showed him our camping registration paperwork (which DOES NOT state anything about bringing ask into the park) he stated that there was a sign by the road. The FIREWOOD section in our paperwork, in the campground brochure and the website make no mention of this rule. I am truly perplexed why they don't want to inform Upper Peninsula families about these rules. A $190 ticket is a huge deal to our family. We are good people and will follow the rules… we just need to know them! It definitely left me with a very shady impression of what is going on there and I would urge you to save your hard earned money and stay somewhere else. This fine was a significant hit to my family and we will never return to this campground or County. I would suggest you do the same.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- group campground
- restrooms: vault
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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