Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Outpost Camp

Star3.98
21 reviews
Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Outpost Camp

Quick Facts

1,247 ft

Price

$17/night

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Sites

8 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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March 2026

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Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Outpost Camp
$17.00 - $17.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Nightly fee: $17
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

3.98

Mixed Reviews

Based on 21 reviews

15 Google reviews

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"Visitors describe White Pine Outpost as a small, quiet and secluded rustic campground (8 sites) with basic site amenities (picnic table, fire ring, trash can) and an outhouse. Reviewers praise the solitude, star‑viewing and proximity to major Porkies attractions but repeatedly note muddy sites, small site footprints and heavy mosquitoes during summer."

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Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Outpost Camp

Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Outpost Camp

46.7427, -89.7266


Best Time to Camp at Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Outpost Camp

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Porcupine Mountains' fall colors and trail access make autumn especially attractive.

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    About Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Outpost Camp

    Tucked away in the heart of the legendary Porcupine Mountains, White Pine Outpost offers eight intimate campsites where solitude seekers can truly disconnect. Just a short drive from Summit Peak Scenic Area, this rustic retreat welcomes tent campers, vans, and compact rigs ready to embrace backcountry-style camping with vault toilets and pack-in water.
    Rustic outpost campground with 8 small sites; suited to tent camping, vans and compact campers rather than full-size RVs.

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    Amenities available

    Fire rings
    Picnic tables
    Vault toilets

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    A small, secluded outpost ideal for hikers and people seeking a rustic, forested campsite near Summit Peak Scenic Area and interior trails of the Porcupine Mountains.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsSites can become very muddy, especially after rain. Insect activity (mosquitoes and black flies) can be heavy in season. Cell coverage in the park is often spotty; typical Upper Peninsula wildlife (including black bears and deer) occur in the area.
    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

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    Reviews

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    4.0
    21 reviews
    Mixed Reviews
    Mixed Reviews
    Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Outpost Camp has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Visitors describe White Pine Outpost as a small, quiet and secluded rustic campground (8 sites) with basic site amenities (picnic table, fire ring, trash can) and an outhouse. Reviewers praise the solitude, star‑viewing and proximity to major Porkies attractions but repeatedly note muddy sites, small site footprints and heavy mosquitoes during summer.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 21 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Quiet, secluded camp experience; wooded, private-feeling sites; good for stargazing and access to Summit Peak and other Porcupine Mountains attractions. Several reviewers mention functioning picnic...
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    Based on 21 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Bring your own potable water, bug protection and gear for muddy or wet ground (ground cloth or platform). Expect basic amenities (no showers, no hookups) and favor tents, vans or compact campers over...
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    Based on 21 reviews
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    Last updated March 8, 2026
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