Baraga State Park

Baraga State Park

Baraga State Park is a Michigan DNR campground on Keweenaw Bay in the western Upper Peninsula. In our Michigan and UP guides it is the practical value base rather than a destination in itself: a public campground where you can reset tanks, run supplies and stage the rig for the Keweenaw Peninsula or the Porcupine Mountains without paying private-resort prices. It suits road-trippers building a multi-stop UP itinerary who want lake access and a low nightly rate.

Baraga State Park at a glance

Hookups	Mixed electric + full
Max RV length	Exact site
Cost	$28–$43
Fees	Full-hookup inventory is in South Camp; entry and booking fees are separate.
Reservations	Michigan DNR reservation

Source-backed: Michigan DNR 2026 rates (checked 2026-07-26). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.

Why RVers stay here

The 2026 DNR table lists $28 for 20/30-amp sites, $33 for 50-amp and $38-$43 for full-hookup inventory in South Camp, so this is one of the few UP state parks with sewer at selected sites. Entry (Recreation Passport) and the booking fee are extra. Michigan publishes fit per site, so check the exact record's length and service symbols rather than assuming. Reserve through the Michigan DNR system, and book waterfront summer dates when the window opens. Our coverage is brief; the trade-off is that Baraga is efficient logistics, not a resort atmosphere, and it is not the closest base if the Porcupine Mountains are your main goal.

✓Selected full-hookup sites in South Camp, unusual for the UP state-park system
✓Lowest-cost tier of the Michigan parks in our guides: $28-$43 in 2026
✓Keweenaw Bay lake access and a sensible staging point for the Keweenaw Peninsula
✓Useful mid-trip stop for tank resets and supply runs on a long UP loop

!A basecamp, not a destination resort; do not expect marquee in-camp attractions
!Full hookups are limited to selected South Camp sites; verify the exact site symbols
!Recreation Passport and reservation fee are added to the nightly rate

Baraga State Park: frequently asked questions

Does Baraga State Park have full hookups?

Selected sites in South Camp are full hookup, listed at $38-$43 in the 2026 DNR table. Most other sites are electric only, so confirm the exact site record.

How much does Baraga State Park cost per night?

$28 for 20/30-amp sites, $33 for 50-amp and $38-$43 for full-hookup inventory in 2026, plus the reservation fee and Recreation Passport.

What is the max RV length at Baraga State Park?

Michigan DNR publishes fit site by site rather than a park-wide maximum. Enter your equipment length in the reservation system and read the individual record.

Do you need reservations at Baraga State Park?

Book through the Michigan DNR reservation system, especially for summer weekends and waterfront sites.

Is Baraga State Park a good base for the Porcupine Mountains?

It can anchor a western UP itinerary, but our guide recommends staying nearer the Porcupine Mountains if they are the main goal rather than commuting from Baraga daily.