Fort Wilkins-Group Use Area

Star4.45
154 reviews
Fort Wilkins-Group Use Area
Summer Destination

Quick Facts

Price

$17/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

4 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

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Fort Wilkins-Group Use Area
$17.00 - $17.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Nightly fee: $17 per six people. Group-use area contains four rustic sites with space for groups (total capacity reported as up to 100 people).
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.45

Recommended

Based on 154 reviews

894 Google reviews

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"Reviews are overwhelmingly positive: visitors praise the historic fort, scenic lakeside setting, and generally clean, well‑maintained facilities. Some campers note crowding and limited privacy in certain campground loops, narrow roads, and spotty cell service."

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Fort Wilkins-Group Use Area
No map location available
Nearby places
Copper Harbor (nearest town)
reviewer notes major retailers (Walmart) are nearly one hour away
Nearby supplies
Copper Harbor (closest town for basic supplies)
larger retail services reported ~1 hour away (per reviewer)

Best Time to Camp at Fort Wilkins-Group Use Area

This is the far northern U.P., where even summer nights carry a refreshing chill—perfect for campfire weather and cozy sleeping bags. The campground comes alive during peak season, particularly around holidays and mid-summer weekends when fellow adventurers gather to enjoy the area's beauty. Pack your bug spray for those periods after rainfall when mosquitoes and biting flies make their presence known, and always bring layers to adapt to the region's famously changeable conditions.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Campground comes alive in peak season; great summer lakeside camping noted by reviewers.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Northern U.P. fall offers scenic foliage and cool nights; seasonality mentioned generally.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5

Spring likely cool with fewer crowds; limited specific info on spring use.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

Far northern U.P. winters are harsh; no winter camping or sports highlighted.

Planning Tips

    About Fort Wilkins-Group Use Area

    Gather your crew at Fort Wilkins' group-use area, where four rustic sites welcome groups of up to 100 campers for memorable lakeside gatherings. With essential amenities like drinking water and vault toilets, you'll have everything you need while staying steps away from the historic fort and the stunning Lake Superior shoreline.
    Rustic group-use area (four group sites) within Fort Wilkins Historic State Park; basic facilities only (drinking water and vault toilets).
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    Potable water
    Vault toilets
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    Activities you can enjoy

    Group-use area located within Fort Wilkins Historic State Park with short walks to the fort and lakeshore; parkwide opportunities include walking, biking, paddling, and fishing.
    HikingShort walks to the lakeshore and Fort Wilkins; local walking trails and paths within the park.
    FishingFishing and paddling opportunities on nearby Lake Fanny Hooe and access to Lake Superior shoreline are noted in park descriptions.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsBiting insects (mosquitoes, flies) can be a nuisance after rain; narrow internal campground roads can make backing larger rigs difficult; cell/Wi‑Fi service can be spotty or slow.

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    Reviews

    4.5
    154 reviews
    Recommended
    Recommended
    Fort Wilkins-Group Use Area is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive: visitors praise the historic fort, scenic lakeside setting, and generally clean, well‑maintained facilities. Some campers note crowding and limited privacy in certain campground loops, narrow roads, and spotty cell service.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 154 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Historic Fort Wilkins and interpretive displays; scenic location between Lake Superior and Lake Fanny Hooe; clean, well‑maintained campground facilities; easy access to walking and biking routes and...
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    Based on 154 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Reserve early for peak season; choose the West loop for more trees and privacy if available; bring layers and bug protection for cool nights and variable weather; be aware the dump station is located...
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    Based on 154 reviews

    Camper Quotes

    "Beautiful, good sites, some paved, great location next to lake."; "If you stay in the east loop you are just walking distance to the fort."; "No phone service at camp..."
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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