Rippling River Resort

4321 M-553, Marquette, MI 49855

906-273-2259

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GPS: 46.5109,-87.4134

Rippling River Resort is located at 4321 M-553, Marquette, Michigan 49855 with a total of 82 campsites. Before your trip to Rippling River Resort, check out website at http://www.ripplingriverresort.com/ or contact them through 906-273-2259 to know their nightly rates and available discounts.

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude)

46.5109, -87.4134

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude) 46.5109, -87.4134

Overview of Rippling River Resort


Last Price Paid: $56

Reported by Lori on 08.19.2021

Longest RV Reported: 45 feet (Class A)

Reported by Cindy & Cristal F on 5.5.2022

Weekly Rate:

Yes

Number of Sites:

82

Pad Type:

gravel

Elevation:

787 ft / 239 m

Tent Camping:

Yes

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  • Very nice Campground

    Reviewed 19/8/2021

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    Nightly rate: $56

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 10

    When we first arrived we saw the turn into the campground and thought things might be tight for us. You have to watch the signs on entry or you could find yourself in the primitive spaces or where a trailer shouldn’t be. Most sites are back in, but there are plenty that can accommodate a big rig like our 40’ fifth wheel. Some sites...moreWhen we first arrived we saw the turn into the campground and thought things might be tight for us. You have to watch the signs on entry or you could find yourself in the primitive spaces or where a trailer shouldn’t be. Most sites are back in, but there are plenty that can accommodate a big rig like our 40’ fifth wheel. Some sites have a bit of slope to them but most were basically level gravel sites. There are many cabins and tent spaces. It appears they are equipped to meet the needs of snowmobilers as well as summertime tourists. The wifi is fairly solid through the park. It did drop out a couple of times but we were able to stream over it. Weekends have organized activities. There is a nice pool and hot tub. Many trails which I appreciated for walking our dog. Only improvements I would like would be to have a fenced dog area and more accessible trash dumpsters. The dumpsters were by the dump station which was a quarter mile walk up hill.

  • Excellent camp ground

    Reviewed 4/8/2021

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    Nightly rate: $60

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 52, 72

    We stayed an additional night as we liked it so well. Easy to mountain bike from the campground. We liked the spots, very level. There is a nice store/pizza/bar for drinks to take to the pool or hot tub. on Thursday nights there was music under the gazebo by the river, so nice. Great experience. (couldn't remember the exact nightl...moreWe stayed an additional night as we liked it so well. Easy to mountain bike from the campground. We liked the spots, very level. There is a nice store/pizza/bar for drinks to take to the pool or hot tub. on Thursday nights there was music under the gazebo by the river, so nice. Great experience. (couldn't remember the exact nightly rate).

  • Best RV Park We’ve Experienced

    Reviewed 26/7/2021

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    Nightly rate: $45

    Days stayed: 1

    We’re in a van, so don’t stay in many RV Parks, but this place was clean and relatively spacious. We would go back. Can’t say that about any other RV park we’ve stayed. Really enjoyed this place!!

  • Well run campground, good basecamp for cycling

    Reviewed 5/7/2021

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    Nightly rate: $45

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 54

    We camped in the upper loop which is more wooded and sites more spread out; upper loop is electric only and it has a bathhouse. Based on the number of mountain bikes I saw, there appears to be an expansive trail system here. We used this as basecamp for a 40 mile road cycling loop. Friendly staff, live music on some nights, and a bar....moreWe camped in the upper loop which is more wooded and sites more spread out; upper loop is electric only and it has a bathhouse. Based on the number of mountain bikes I saw, there appears to be an expansive trail system here. We used this as basecamp for a 40 mile road cycling loop. Friendly staff, live music on some nights, and a bar. They also have free wifi which was pretty decent.

  • Very peaceful

    Reviewed 23/6/2021

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    Site number: 7

    This place is really charming and peaceful! Site #7 was perfect with the river running right behind it. Heavy woods, great trails and a cool bar onsite.

  • New campground on the Marquette South Trails

    Reviewed 5/10/2020

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    Nightly rate: $59

    Days stayed: 5

    Site number: 8

    We spent 5 nightsNice campgroundClean facilities (bath, shower & laundry)Big enough site with Just enough privacy Loved having the Carp river behind us and the beautiful hardwood trees changing color. The beer garden was handy when we needed a convenient break on a rainy dayLoved being able to ride/hike from our site to s...moreWe spent 5 nightsNice campgroundClean facilities (bath, shower & laundry)Big enough site with Just enough privacy Loved having the Carp river behind us and the beautiful hardwood trees changing color. The beer garden was handy when we needed a convenient break on a rainy dayLoved being able to ride/hike from our site to some of the best trails the UP has to offerAlso enjoyed being minutes from downtown Marquette Staff was friendly and actively present. Someone was always cleaning, taking the trash or grading the road.Did not love the road noise but it’s not enough to stop us from returning...Just know there are trucks and you will hear themWood was $$$ I would suggest sourcing elsewhere off site Our site (#8) had some drainage issues which meant we were fighting mud our entire stay. Hopefully in time the drainage issues will be addressed. We look forward to returning next year

  • Very nice and will get better

    Reviewed 28/9/2020

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    Nightly rate: $59

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 7

    Really pretty setting and our site was right on the river so could hear it at night. Cool lobby with little bar area and gift shop. Only down side right now is the dirt pads - it rained a lot prior so very muddy. This is a newer campground so likely will add paved or concrete pads in the future that will help. If no rain wouldn...moreReally pretty setting and our site was right on the river so could hear it at night. Cool lobby with little bar area and gift shop. Only down side right now is the dirt pads - it rained a lot prior so very muddy. This is a newer campground so likely will add paved or concrete pads in the future that will help. If no rain wouldn’t be as bad but with dogs or kids the camper would be a messWe will return as the location is great and love being on the river

  • Pleasant stay for a few days

    Reviewed 31/8/2020

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    Nightly rate: $59

    Days stayed: 5

    Site number: 13

    The woodsy setting is nice. We were lucky enough to have shade most of the day. We enjoyed the walks in the woods with the dogs. It's a vacation location, hence the price, so quite a lot of kids and we were probably the only people who were still working.We were able to level ok, but the sewer was in one of those ridiculous places ...moreThe woodsy setting is nice. We were lucky enough to have shade most of the day. We enjoyed the walks in the woods with the dogs. It's a vacation location, hence the price, so quite a lot of kids and we were probably the only people who were still working.We were able to level ok, but the sewer was in one of those ridiculous places behind the RV and slightly uphill. I have a Wastemaster sewer pipe that is permanently attached to the RV and stretches 22ft. I went 1 year without ever having to attach an extension to it and then this is the 3rd one this year. Please, please, please fix this! I looked at a couple of other sites and theirs were fine. There were several other big rig sites that we would not have been able to level on. I noticed another 45' RV with the drive and tag axles of the ground! I might stay here again, but I'd want to check with them that it is level and doesn't have a dumb sewer location.Plenty of food and shopping options in the area. The ATV's were able to leave from the park and head out into the woods.AT&T was our saviour on the signal and gave 20/5 Mbps. T-Mobile had nothing and Verizon was weak. The campground WiFi was 2/1 Mbps when we arrived, but fell to almost nothing later - ok for emails, but not worth using for anything else.

  • Awesome campground!

    Reviewed 2/7/2020

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    Nightly rate: $45

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 74

    Very clean and friendly campground with lots of amenities. Has full bathrooms with showers, pool, hot tub, general store, bar, and has event nights. About 6 minutes away from downtown, Really close to a lot of MTB trails. Has cabins on site as well, will be camping here again!

  • Very pleasant stay

    Reviewed 14/6/2020

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    Nightly rate: $59

    Days stayed: 7

    Site number: 3

    Very pleasant stay. My first time camping with my new camper. The first two places canceled on me because of the Covid crisis. Someone recommended Rippling River resort so I made a reservation and stayed Friday to Friday. Full amenities and close to Marquette and Lake Superior. Lots of biking trails for those who like to mountain bike...moreVery pleasant stay. My first time camping with my new camper. The first two places canceled on me because of the Covid crisis. Someone recommended Rippling River resort so I made a reservation and stayed Friday to Friday. Full amenities and close to Marquette and Lake Superior. Lots of biking trails for those who like to mountain bike. Plenty of trails to hike. They had cabins for rent, full hook up for RVs and campers, partial hook up and also tent camping in the woods by the river. Camp store with plenty of supplies and also a bar that serves pizza and they had singing and activities at different times. I definitely would go there again.

  • Everything you need

    Reviewed 11/6/2020

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    Nightly rate: $59

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: 8

    Another reviewer has described the many amenities but I’ll add that it’s in its 3rd year of operation. Very nice bath/shower house with laundry- radiant heated floors.We (2 adults and 2 teenagers) walked the river trail and checked out the 12 remote tent sites and in the other direction, accessed the multitude of hiking/Mt. biking...moreAnother reviewer has described the many amenities but I’ll add that it’s in its 3rd year of operation. Very nice bath/shower house with laundry- radiant heated floors.We (2 adults and 2 teenagers) walked the river trail and checked out the 12 remote tent sites and in the other direction, accessed the multitude of hiking/Mt. biking trails near the Marquette Mt ski hill. If you’re a Mt. biker or a road cyclist, Marquette offers you plenty of pedal trails! Premier location in the upper Midwest and it’s all accessible from Rippling River Resort.You’ll be about 5-6 miles from downtown Marquette where Northern Michigan Univ. is and plenty of great gift shopping and healthy eating. In summary, we’ll be back with our bikes!

  • Great Marquette Base Camp, Especially for Mountain Biking

    Reviewed 8/9/2019

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    Nightly rate: $40

    Days stayed: 4

    Site number: 82

    This is a nice privately run RV park right in the middle of great mountain biking trails and only 5 minutes from downtown Marquette. It has been built in the last few years and has great amenities, including a pool and hot tub and is very family friendly. We stayed in the upper most loop of electric only sites for $40 (Site 82). This l...moreThis is a nice privately run RV park right in the middle of great mountain biking trails and only 5 minutes from downtown Marquette. It has been built in the last few years and has great amenities, including a pool and hot tub and is very family friendly. We stayed in the upper most loop of electric only sites for $40 (Site 82). This loop is very forested and similar to a State Park. The lowest loop where the full hookups sites are is near the office and pool is more open with less trees. The middle loop is about half forested and half open sites We could access the mountain biking trails right from the campground, and the outdoor pool was pretty warm. The showers are completely privately single bathrooms with hot water (although low water pressure). My only complaints are that the upper loop is quite a walk down to the pool and the laundry facilities consist of only 2 washers and 2 dryers (in the lower loop shower building) which were both in use when I wanted them (so I drove 5 minutes to a laundromat instead). We really enjoyed our stay here, and $40 (for electric only) with a pool, and great access to trails and Marquette was a good deal for us.

  • A Favorite Established Campground with lots of amenities

    Reviewed 20/8/2019

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    Nightly rate: $30

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: G

    This was one of the best established campgrounds that we've stayed at and we've been traveling for 8+ months. Three miles outside the cool town of Marquette, MI with restaurants and breweries, yet it feels so remote. A beautiful setting on a rippling trout river with hiking, mountain biking and skiing adjacent to the property on all si...moreThis was one of the best established campgrounds that we've stayed at and we've been traveling for 8+ months. Three miles outside the cool town of Marquette, MI with restaurants and breweries, yet it feels so remote. A beautiful setting on a rippling trout river with hiking, mountain biking and skiing adjacent to the property on all sides. Roughly $30/night for a campsite, but it comes with all kinds of amenities including a good wifi, a mini-store, pool, hot tub, new and clean showers and restrooms, on-site bar, mini-golf course, and lovely back deck. We very much enjoyed the working on the deck with the river in sight as well as falling asleep to the ambient noise of the rapids. The also have RV sites and cabins. Pictured Rocks and the waterfalls near Munising are a great day trip. Family run place and the owner was so nice and accommodating. We will definitely be back!

  • Our last minute backup, but worth it!

    Reviewed 1/6/2019

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    Nightly rate: $75

    Days stayed: 9

    Site number: 43

    We made reservations to stay here at the last minute because our first reservation didn't really work out like we planned. This was quite an upgrade though. The park is fairly new and well kept. There is a nice paved loop and the camp sites are gravel. Their lodge is small but has a lot of features...including a new bar that just opene...moreWe made reservations to stay here at the last minute because our first reservation didn't really work out like we planned. This was quite an upgrade though. The park is fairly new and well kept. There is a nice paved loop and the camp sites are gravel. Their lodge is small but has a lot of features...including a new bar that just opened the first day we were there. You can sit out on their back porch overlooking the river. They also have a large fire pit with a few chairs down closer to the river. The pool is heated and there is a hot tub also but we didn't try these out.The rate is $54/night for 4 people. Extra people over this are charged an additional $10/night so it gets pricey with a larger family.

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