Stonington Peninsula Campgrounds

LITTLE BAY DE NOC RECREATION AREA
(906) 474-6442. fs.usda.gov/hiawatha Many sites can be reserved up to 240 days ahead. Call (877) 4
This beautiful rustic campground on Little Bay de Noc is one of the most popular in the Hiawatha National Forest. All sites are large and private, with trails to the sandy beach. 36 large single and double campsites are on three loops. The wooded Maywood Loop, with no lake view is nearest the boat launch. The Twin Springs Loop of campsites, open and grassy, is closest to the lake, with good water views. It's good for parents and kids. The adjacent Oaks Loop is the quietest. It's set back farther from the beach, without water views. Two group sites ($50) are by reservation only. A campground host is usually here in summer. This is a terrific campground for campers who don't insist on showers, electricity, and flush toilets. The location is convenient, and the setting beautiful. The Maywood History Trail is right on the site. (See separate "Point of Interest.") There are often spaces in summer midweeks. But demand on weekends and holidays is high.

VAGABOND CAMPGROUND & RESORT
(906) 474-6122; reservations recommended, especially for cabins, for walleye season and holidays
This friendly, attractive place on Little Bay de Noc has 62 sites and 7 cabins on 26 acres. It's popular with anglers and families. 34 rustic sites ($17/night) generally have more privacy. Some sites have water & electric ($22/night), electric only ($20), or complete with sewer ($26). $2/extra person over 4.
   One building has restrooms, showers, and a laundry. Another is a rec hall with video games, ping-pong, foosball, and pool. There's croquet, volleyball, badminton, tetherball, and a playground. 
Seven comfortable housekeeping cabins are rented year-round by the week from May 15 to mid-June (walleye season), otherwise by the day. 2-bedroom cabins on the bay are $75-$85/night or $450-$500/week. 1-bedroom cabins are $65 and $375. 

   Owners Dave and Kathy McCaman have attached slides to the big 400-foot dock, also used for fishing and boating, so kids can swim despite the low lake level. Boats and motors are rented here. Guests can make evening bonfires by the water. Outstanding sunsets. The trails of Little Bay de Noc Recreation Area are just 3 miles away. Jet skis, though permitted, have been few, far outnumbered by fishermen. 



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