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Union River's ‘Big Bear’ Campground

35653 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Silver City, MI 49953

Open May - October

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

Located at the entrance to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park.

Over 90 miles of hiking trails, numerous waterfalls and breathtaking vistas located throughout the Porcupine Mountain Widerness State park.

Visit the Lake of the Clouds overlook, the Summit Peak high point, the many waterfalls along the Presque Isle river, and with a mile of sandy beach to explore, there are adventures for the entire family to enjoy!

We are pet friendly. Please see our pet policy under Amenities & Activities/Campground Policies.

ONLY (1) TENT OR CAMPER PER SITE

Campsites are for camping only. No Parties.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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Be prepared: This is a remote wilderness area. Wifi can now be accessed at your site, but phone service and gps are only available in some areas. Calls can be made if WIFI calling is available on your device.

We are in the Eastern time zone.

GPS Coordinates: 46.81869 – 89.61728

About Us

Union River’s ‘Big Bear’ Campground is situated near Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains, thus ensuring hours of sightseeing and great activities. Whether you’re an adventurer or calm explorer type, there are activities for every member of the family to enjoy.

Location

We are located on Union Bay two miles west of Silver City on 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy just past the entrance sign to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park. Watch for the wooden bear on the left hand side of the road.

Amenities

All sites have power, RV sites are 30 amp power with water hook-ups and we have two full-hookup sites with 30/50 amp power, water and sewer hook-ups.
Graveled pull-through sites available.
Quiet, shady, spacious sites, surrounded by forest.
A camp store with refreshments, packaged Ice, dry, seasoned firewood and propane exchange are available for sale on site.
Within walking distance to the sandy beach.
Located at the entrance to the Porcupine Mountain State Park. Enjoy 90 miles of hiking/walking trails.

Activities

The Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park offers 90 miles of hiking trails through old growth forest, numerous waterfalls and inland lakes and incredible vistas including the Lake of the Clouds escarpment overlook. Union Bay on Lake Superior offers sandy beach access within walking distance of your site.

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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 the Porcupine Mountains! 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. Feel free to reach out to any of our staff members for your specific needs.