Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground
RV Park
Write a Review 2048 M-28 Marquette, MI 49855 906-249-9102 Official WebsiteGPS: 46.4878, -87.2307
Overview of Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground
Last Price Paid: $79
Reported by Kamping Koops on 9/23/2024
Longest RV Reported: 39 feet (Class A)
Reported by Kamping Koops on 9/23/2024
Number of Sites 65
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 623 ft / 189 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground 11 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 7/21/2023
“Lots Of Trees”
Reviewed 9/23/2024
| Nightly rate: | $79 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 50 |
| RV Length: | 39' (Class A) |
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Very woodsy park, basic campground not an rv resort. We had pull thru site 50 and it was very long and plenty wide to set out chairs & mostly private with full grown pine trees between sites and driveway. Full basic hookups, picnic table & fire pit. Showers had hot water but the 2nd shower was like a pressure washer, it needs a shower ... more
Very woodsy park, basic campground not an rv resort. We had pull thru site 50 and it was very long and plenty wide to set out chairs & mostly private with full grown pine trees between sites and driveway. Full basic hookups, picnic table & fire pit. Showers had hot water but the 2nd shower was like a pressure washer, it needs a shower head. $79 a night, it’s directly across the highway from a sandy beach which we enjoyed. We would stay again.
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Kamping Koops would stay here again
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“Beware of Owner!!!!! A Cheat!!!”
Reviewed 7/8/2024
| Days stayed: | 0 |
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| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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Beware! I booked this campground over a year ago. I had to change plans due to family matter which prevented us from visiting this campground. I spoke with Jeff in October and he said not an issue and would refund my money. After multiple phone calls, he still hasnt refunded my money. He is now refusing to take my calls. Jeff is a liar... more
Beware! I booked this campground over a year ago. I had to change plans due to family matter which prevented us from visiting this campground. I spoke with Jeff in October and he said not an issue and would refund my money. After multiple phone calls, he still hasnt refunded my money. He is now refusing to take my calls. Jeff is a liar, cheat and dishonest owner that shouldnt be trusted. If he turns this problem around I will update. We visited Gitche Gumee RV Park, no overnight stay. UPDATE: Jeff still refuses to talk to me. He is the worst Campground owner I have come across in my 3 1/2 yrs of full timing.
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“An eclectic and fun campground that I recommend you give a try”
Reviewed 7/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | $90 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 55 |
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tains the structures and yard art that you'll see around the main buildings. The Red Pine Brewery, a beer sampling room, is a great example of structured that Jeffery built. It's a wonderful spot to meet fellow campers from across the globe and sample their local brew. (Its open from 7pm to 9pm.) I was amazed at how many new acquaintan... more
tains the structures and yard art that you'll see around the main buildings. The Red Pine Brewery, a beer sampling room, is a great example of structured that Jeffery built. It's a wonderful spot to meet fellow campers from across the globe and sample their local brew. (Its open from 7pm to 9pm.) I was amazed at how many new acquaintances that I made within a few hours of arriving.
The campground makes a nod to the National Park system. The office is referred to as the Ranger Headquarters. The sites are nestled in around the trees like you would see in national park campgrounds. Just that there are 50 amp full hookup sites. The roads and site pads are a thin levrl of gravel over dirt. Typical if what I see a lot of in upper Michigan and the arrowhead of Minnesota.
The campground is old, so be prepared for well used picnic tables and fire pits. The laundry room and bathrooms are old, BUT are well maintained and clean. COVID and some health issues resulted in some poor reviews in the past years. Jeffrey's daughter and son inlaw have joined the team to help out. And things appeared to be running quite smoothly.
The location is convenient to both Marquette and Munising. There is beach access at a state park location right across the road from the campground. We camped at Gitche Gumee RV Park in a Motorhome.
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camper-839003 would stay here again
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“A Memorable Stay At A Camp Ground With Character”
Reviewed 7/17/2023
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This was our second stay at Gitche Gummee. It is a one of a kind camp ground. Level wooded sites and across the road to the shore of Lake Superior. This is a very eclectic campground. It has old buildings and is quite rustic with quirky sculptures and structures. Since our first visit several years ago they have added a brewery. This i... more
This was our second stay at Gitche Gummee. It is a one of a kind camp ground. Level wooded sites and across the road to the shore of Lake Superior. This is a very eclectic campground. It has old buildings and is quite rustic with quirky sculptures and structures. Since our first visit several years ago they have added a brewery. This is the only campground I have ever visited with it’s own onsite brewery - great beer too. Gitche Gummee is conveniently located to Marquette, Munising and local sights.
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“Crook”
Reviewed 10/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | $65 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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Started off ok. Pulled in and navigated to office despite rough, muddy, dirt roads. Went to check in and the owner welcomed us and began searching through little white squares of paper staples to receipts that were taped on wall, desk, and in floor before finally finding our reservation. That’s fine we can appreciate the charm of doing... more
Started off ok. Pulled in and navigated to office despite rough, muddy, dirt roads. Went to check in and the owner welcomed us and began searching through little white squares of paper staples to receipts that were taped on wall, desk, and in floor before finally finding our reservation. That’s fine we can appreciate the charm of doing things the old fashioned way. When he confirmed our departure date I corrected him we were leaving a day before what he has written down. He apologized and said he would refund that night right away. Mind you one night was $65! Our site was good enough, woodsy. The campground had absolutely no extra amenities. Everything was no longer in operation. Looked like a fun place about 30 years ago. Long story short we stayed 4 nights and despite friendly reminders throughout our stay where he assured us he would refund us the extra night he mistakenly charged, he never did. We ended up calling a couple days after we left to again kindly remind him. This time he was so rude going off on us for no reason and finally ended up hanging up on us! We never did get refunded the extra night he charged us and his reservation system is so archaic that I didn’t have enough documentation to win a charge dispute with my credit card company. Truly unbelievable he got away with this. First time we’ve ever had such a blatant injustice at an RV park.
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“47”
Reviewed 8/25/2020
| Nightly rate: | $60 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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We have travelled in our 36 foot MH extensively in the US. This will be our worst Park ever. Expensive and fraudulent. No cable, no internet, terrible rusty water and huge pot holes through out no WiFi.. The surrounding area of Michigan is beautiful. We would have been better off staying in a parking lot.
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AT&T
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“Enjoyed my stay!”
Reviewed 8/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | $60 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 37 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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It’s not totally updated, it’s expensive and the water comes from a well but it’s full of beautiful mature trees and it’s in a great location. My sight was level, electric/sewer was good, we had a big fire pit, a solid picnic table and the camp wi-fi worked for streaming movies at night. The next time we are in the area, we will stay ... more
It’s not totally updated, it’s expensive and the water comes from a well but it’s full of beautiful mature trees and it’s in a great location. My sight was level, electric/sewer was good, we had a big fire pit, a solid picnic table and the camp wi-fi worked for streaming movies at night. The next time we are in the area, we will stay again.
Dapper would stay here again
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“Sucked”
Reviewed 8/9/2020
| Nightly rate: | $60 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 52 |
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This is the most repulsive rv park we've ever been to. It is advertised as green grass, beach front property, well maintained. It has been a disaster! Nothing but dirt and gravel, dead birds and animals everywhere, the Ranger as he calls himself charges different amounts to different people. We paid over 200.00 for three nights. C... more
This is the most repulsive rv park we've ever been to. It is advertised as green grass, beach front property, well maintained. It has been a disaster! Nothing but dirt and gravel, dead birds and animals everywhere, the Ranger as he calls himself charges different amounts to different people. We paid over 200.00 for three nights. Cable tv does not work ( we don't watch tv anyway) the private beachfront is an overlook on the highway with no beach access, unless you climb over the fence and go down a steep bluff. There are no amenities here whatsoever. We will never come back to this place ever. The owner is a fraud!
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“Lake Superior Upper Peninsula Summer Experience Rustic Style”
Reviewed 6/30/2020
| Nightly rate: | $50 |
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| Days stayed: | 30 |
| Site Number: | 38 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Class B) |
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We are back for a second time now at this gem of a park in the Marquette, MI. Please read for a full description of the Park and what to expect. Try not to compare this RV experience on price as up here in the UP the camping season is only about 4 good months so pricing will be a little higher than what you are used. Also, do... more
We are back for a second time now at this gem of a park in the Marquette, MI.
Please read for a full description of the Park and what to expect.
Try not to compare this RV experience on price as up here in the UP the camping season is only about 4 good months so pricing will be a little higher than what you are used. Also, don't expect much as far as amenities go as again this an experience to be up here and enjoy the simple majestic views the area has to offer.
If are looking for a cookie cutter type RV place try getting into Country Village near Ishpeming.
More likely they will be full so this is your next best option to being close to Marquette and all of its beauty.
I will be posting this same review on other sites to help the owner who is seriously a one man show.
Rates are around $50 a night and he will work with you for weekly and monthly stays.
This is still one of our favorite parks after full time traveling for the past 7 years. It is connected to Mountain Bike / ORV trails from the back of the campground. Plenty of tree foliage throughout the park to have some shade and not so tight next to your neighbors. Across the street is a road pull off stock to view the lake. Steps leading down taking out by storms. You can still access at your own risk for a nice beach side to enjoy the water.
The Good:
Downtown Marquette. (11 miles away)
Pictured Rocks Tours. (32 miles away)
Full hookups 30/50 Amp service.
Large even sites. (gravel / dirt) Lots of trees.
Fun rec room and movie room. Lots of hand stone carvings.
Brewery in the works. Laundry on site.
Across the road is Lake Superior with a walk down beach, stair down have been removed due to storms.
The Bad:
Water is well, so be mindful of that.
Pressure was low so fill your fresh fill when you can and pump from there.
We didn't use their bathhouse or showers so no review.
We worked fine from our RV using Verizon and a booster and this time we are finding that our AT&T is having better success on 3G for reliability. Park has Wifi, but spotty so I wouldn't rely on it.
I know he could use a good work camper during the summer months, so if you get a chance and are interested it never hurts to ask. .
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RVoutlawz would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Very expensive with some serious problems.”
Reviewed 7/4/2018
| Nightly rate: | $59 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 490 |
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Gitche Gumee RV Park sits almost on Lake Superior but there is no way to easily access the beach because of steep cliffs. The lake is not viewable from most of the sights. We called ahead and informed the owner/operator we would arrive a day late due to a rig issued and we had no problem because we were charged for every day book... more
Gitche Gumee RV Park sits almost on Lake Superior but there is no way to easily access the beach because of steep cliffs. The lake is not viewable from most of the sights.
We called ahead and informed the owner/operator we would arrive a day late due to a rig issued and we had no problem because we were charged for every day booked with no exception.
Here is my summary of the plus and minus of Gitche Gumee RV Park.
The good:
1. Lots of surrounding woods.
2. Many sites are pull throughs and can accommodate big rigs.
3. Every full-hookup site has two blackwater locations, one in the back of the site and one in the front. Very odd but could come in handy if you want to change the direction your RV faces.
The bad:
1 The internet is spotty at best and goes down every few minutes requiring a reboot.
2. Cell service is 3-G. The best our T-Mobile or Google FI phones could do was two bars . 3. As expected calls are frequent dropped.
4. The portable/drinking water has major issues. I inadvertently left a jug of water with its cap on out overnight. In the morning I noticed it looked like urine (pale yellow). I could not drink it and did not fill my tank water with this "potable" water. I had read about this problem in another review but minimized the issue. My mistake.
5. This is literally a one man show. The owner/operator has no help.
6. Not all but some of the sites are constructed so the RV's are right on top of one another. Even more problematic is the sites are laid out at angles which put your window in a direct line of sight with your neighbors window. The distance between these windows was no more than ten feet.
6. The site pads and roads are mostly dirt with limited stone. Not unusual in $30 to $35 dollar per night campgrounds but unusual for a $60 a night campground.
7. Overflowing trash. I only found one bin and it was beyond overflowing. The pile was at least three feet above the top of the bin. Some bags on the ground.
Summary:
For a campground to have very limited amenities, muddy roads and pads, bad water and charge $59/night (no refunds for any reason) for a full hookup feels like a ripoff. I have stayed in many campgrounds in the $30 to $40 range with much better facilities. I have also stayed in campgrounds in the $50-$60 per night range that were hands down far superior to Gitche Gumee RV Park and Campground. My advice, if your are stuck for a night go ahead and stay but if you want to spend a week taking in all that Lake Superior has to offers keep on moving down the road.
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“Lost my reservation ”
noted 7/28/2023
I called back in May to reserve for August. Had to call his cell because no way to leave message on office phone. No online reservation system. Booked at $95 a night. I called recently to confirm because I realized I never received an email or credit card charge. Again got him on his cell. He said he needed his daughter to look it up and promised to call me back. Never heard from them. Oh well. I'm not going to chase this guy. It doesn't give me much confidence in how the rest of the park is managed.
“No Refund Policy”
noted 7/25/2023
Their policy as stated on their website is no refunds for any reason. I get that, if you can't rent it out to someone else. You should also be making sure to state that when people call to make reservations and then you follow it up in writing in an e-mail or something. But, our reservations were not made online and the policy was no stated on the phone and nothing was e-mailed. My parents are elderly and this was to be their last trip before we sold the camper because they no longer get around very well. My mother fell and sustained a serious break to her leg a week before the trip. I called the campground and asked if there was anything they could do about even a partial refund. The woman answering the phone said she would talk to the owner and call back. If they could rent out the space, well maybe we could get my parents almost $500 back. How they got charged almost $500 when it was supposed to be $55/night and the stay was 4 nights is beyond me because they did not e-mail any kind of receipt. If it couldn't be rented and you didn't want to take that loss as a business, that is understandable. But, they never called back. They just charged the money. We had a friend check out the campground on the nights my parents were to stay there. They rented this spot to someone else each and every night! And, they still charged charged my parents almost $500 for a 4 night stay. I understand no refunds is the policy, but really?! Double dipping like that is a dishonest policy to have. Leading someone to believe you might help them out due to extenuating circumstances and then not doing anything but gouging them without a word is a bad business practice. Renting the space over the phone to an elderly person and never telling them about the policy to begin with or following up with e-mail is also a bad business practice.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Connectivity
- cable tv
- wifi: yes
Recreation
- horseshoes
- playground
- rec hall
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- laundry
- restrooms: flush
- rv storage
- showers
- trash
Pets
- pets
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