Trappers Campsite campground
Trappers Campsite
The Trappers Campsite provides its guests with several amenities, such as electricity, water, and open fire pits. Visitors can reserve their campsites online, and the campground offers both reservation and first-come-first-serve options.
The camping site has a total of 68 campsites, including five group sites that can accommodate up to 25 people. An interesting fact about the Trappers Campsite is that they offer a guided bear hunting experience, which is unique to this area.
The best time to visit Trappers Campsite is from May to September when the weather is most pleasant. The average temperature for this period is around 70°F during the day and 50°F at night.
Overall, Trappers Campsite is a fantastic choice for visitors looking for an ideal camping experience in the heart of nature, with plenty of nearby attractions to explore.
What's on-site at Trappers Campsite
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Trappers Campsite, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trappers Group Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pine Bluff Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Beaver Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lowney Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lowney Creek Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Trappers Campsite -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Au Train River At Forest Lake | 137 cfs | → |
| Manistique River Near Manistique | 2,460 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River Near Nahma Junction | 254 cfs | → |
| Tahquamenon River Near Paradise | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Garnet | 33 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Escanaba River Nr Princeton | 329 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Trappers Campsite -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munising | 27.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mcmillan 7.4 N | 0.0 in | 2.1 in | → |
| Manistique 2.7 Nw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Newberry-Luce County Road Commission | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Manistique Wwtp | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Skandia 3.0 Sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Beaver Basin
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Bay Furnace Recreation Area
- Wilderness Area Seney
- Wilderness Big Island Lake
- Wilderness Rock River Canyon
Boat launches
- Wwhite Pine Trail Burt Township
- Twin Lake Road Hiawatha Township
- Creighton Road Hiawatha Township
- Hiawatha Township
- Stanley Lake Road Seney Township
- Lowder Road Burt Township
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Miners Castle
- Grand Sable
- Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse
- Maritime
- Munising Ranger District Native Gardens
Paddle runs
- Section 17, T48n, R17w (Boundary Of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Lands) To Mouth At Lake Superior
- County Road H-58 (Aka. Adams Trail/ Munising-Van Meer-Shingleton Rd.) To Mouth At Lake Superior
- From Sixteen Mile Lake To North Line Of Sec 26, T43n, R19w
- West Branch From Source In Sec 26, T46n, R23 W To Junction With County Road 444
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Trappers Campsite as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Trappers Campsite
Can I make reservations at Trappers Campsite?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Trappers Campsite?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Trappers Campsite.