Van Riper State Park Campground
Closed for the season. The modern campground operates seasonally and is closed during winter months. Reservations available through Michigan DNR.
Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 12:03PM EDT until April 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, County Road FX begins to flood * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.8 feet Sunday, May 03. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:55AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.7 feet, Water begins to impact the yards of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic At 10.0 feet, Portions of County Roads 601...LE and LG experience significant flooding At 12.8 feet, Water reaches the level from April of 2002 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM EDT Sunday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 04/18/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:55AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water inundates low lying areas along the river in Republic and South Republic...and will impact the yards of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic At 8.5 feet, Water begins to cover County Road LG 2.6 miles northwest of M-95 At 9.0 feet, Water impacts the yards and a few homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic and along Floodwood Drive near the Michigamme River east of M-95. Approximately 6 inches of water is covering portions of County Road LG northwest of M-95 At 11.0 feet, Flood waters cover significant portions of County Road LG between M-95 and Michigamme Dam. Houses near Bengtson Bridge in South Republic are further impacted by flood waters At 13.0 feet, Homes in Republic near Munson Park...South Republic near Bengtson Bridge...and Witch Lake are significantly flooded. Significant portions of County Roads 601...LG...LE and Newberg road are flooded * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:10 AM CDT Sunday /11:10 AM EDT Sunday/ the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:10 AM CDT Sunday /11:10 AM EDT Sunday/ was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.0 feet on 04/19/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Van Riper State Park Campground sits within a 1,100-acre park featuring 1.5 miles of waterfront on Lake Michigamme and the Peshekee River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The modern campground contains 143 sites arranged in two loops, offering mostly shaded spots suitable for families. Sites vary in size, with perimeter locations providing more privacy backed by woods. The campground includes modern amenities such as flush toilets, showers, electrical hookups (including some 50-amp service), pull-through sites, and a sanitation station. The park offers extensive recreational opportunities including a buoyed swim beach with sandy shoreline, an accessible boat launch, bicycle pump tracks, and an accessible playground. Five miles of hiking trails wind through hills showing evidence of early mining ventures. The Peshekee River provides excellent fishing and paddling opportunities. Additional facilities include picnic areas, a reservable picnic shelter with electricity, and a beach house with restrooms and changing rooms. The park also features a separate 39-site rustic campground, mini cabins, and a rustic cabin available year-round. Located off U.S. 41, the park is well-positioned for exploring the Upper Peninsula, with the historic town of Champion nearby.
Directions
Located 35 miles west of Marquette off U.S. 41. Address: 298 County Road AKE, Champion, MI 49814.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $13 - $86 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 339-4461 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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