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Union River Big Bear Campground

35653 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI 49953

A quiet, peaceful and safe place to camp, surrounded by forest, nature and the sandy beach of Lake Superior

Located at the entrance to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park

Over 90 miles of hiking trails, the sandy beach of Lake Superior, the Summit Peak high point, and numerous waterfalls along the Presque Isle River

15 miles west of Ontonagon and 2 miles west of Silver City on 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy

We are pet friendly, with restrictions. Please read our Campground Policies for information regarding pets.

We accept all major forms of payment – Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

GPS Coordinates: 46.49095 – 89.37045

Free WIFI at your campsite.

Ontonagon Camping, Silver City Camping, Lake Superior Camping, Porcupine Mountain Camping

About Us

Union River’s Big Bear Campground is located at the base of the Porcupine Mountains with over 90 miles of hiking trails and on the sandy shore of Lake Superior thus ensuring hours of sightseeing and great activities. Whether you’re an adventurer or calm explorer type, there are many activities for you to enjoy.

Location

We are located on Union Bay, 2 miles west of Silver City on 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, just past the entrance sign to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park.

Amenities

Quiet, shady, spacious sites, surrounded by forest. All sites have power. Back-in and pull-thru sites with power & water available. Paved driveway throughout. Graveled pads. Every site has a picnic table & fire pit. Very nice indoor restroom & shower building. Firewood & Ice for sale, drinks & snacks available in the office.

Activities

The sandy beach of Lake Superior is within walking distance of the campground for your swimming, picnicking, sunbathing, and beachcombing enjoyment.

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Reviews

Awesome place to stay!! Loved the clean bathroom and shower. Nice and quiet. Owners are great. We could hear Lake Superior. Walked across the road and you can swim or walk The shoreline. Will come back.

Deb K.

August 2017

Best campground ever! We were turned away from the State park, and were so glad they were full… we stayed 2 nights! Clean, warm showers, mowed sites, electric, water,….even shampoo and conditioner in the showers! Perfect getaway!

Sandy M.

August 2016

Wonderful campground for all!

Union River’s Big Bear Campground is an excellent campground for all. A relaxing stop along your journey, the entire family will enjoy the calming sights and sounds of nature as you end your day with a colorful sunset and warm crackling campfire.

Great for sightseeing, Kayaking & swimming!

Marvel at the awesome scenery of Lake Superior and it’s surroundings! The Porcupine Mountains also add to the scenic touch. Whether you enjoy a refreshing dip in the cool water of Lake Superior or an exhilarating hike up the mountain, we have it all! Or maybe you seek high octane activities? You can go fishing, boating and kayaking! Move your paddles as you brave the torrents of water against all directions! A challenging disc golf course is located nearby, and if you enjoy geocashing , this is the place!

Various amenities complete with ice & firewood

If you need ice and firewood, we have a large cache of supplies ready, as well as snacks and refreshments. Hungry? Free pizza delivery available. Feel free to reach any of our staff members for your specific needs.