Keweenaw

Best Camping Near Eagle Harbor

The most scenic stop on the Keweenaw scenic drive

Best: Summer, Fall

About Eagle Harbor

Eagle Harbor is about 20 miles west of Copper Harbor on M-26, which is the most scenic road in the UP. The harbor is a nearly perfect crescent of protected water — shallow, clear, and lined with fishing boats and kayaks. The 1871 Eagle Harbor Lighthouse is one of the most photographed in Michigan and still operates. Agate Beach east of the harbor is one of the better spots to find Lake Superior agates at low light. The village has fewer than 100 year-round residents, a general store, and no cell service worth mentioning. That's the point.

Campgrounds Near Eagle Harbor

Vetted campgrounds within the Eagle Harbor area — from state park sites to private full-hookup RV parks.

Agate Beach Campground

State Forest

$15 /night

13 sites

Rustic Lake Superior sites at Agate Beach. Some of the best agate hunting in Michigan right outside your tent.

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Fort Wilkins State Park Campground

State Park Hookups Reservable

$33 /night

165 sites

Copper Harbor, 20 minutes east. Best full-service campground in the Keweenaw.

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Trails Near Eagle Harbor

Agate Beach Walk

Lake Superior shoreline walk east of the harbor. Best agate hunting in the Keweenaw at low water.

1.5 mi

Easy

Hiking

Eagle River Falls

Short walk from the Eagle River bridge to falls where the river enters Lake Superior. Quick and scenic.

0.3 mi

Easy

Hiking

Gear up for the trail

Don't forget the essentials

Bear spray, trekking poles, headlamp, and moisture-wicking layers — must-haves for UP trails. Quick links to Amazon for the most-searched UP camping gear.

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