Camp-In is a free camping event hosted by Bark River Knives, Wilderness Learning Center, Knifeforums, and Sharpshooter Sheath Systems to provide campers of all skill levels an opportunity to make friends, enjoy the wilderness and have a terrific time in the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan.


Everyone is welcome to join us regardless their skill level or camping experience

For those just getting into camping and wilderness adventures, this is a chance to experience nature rather than the typical commercial campground while you meet and learn from more experienced campers.

If you've never been camping but want to try, you'll find all the help and guidance you could ever need and probably some gear to try.

If your idea of Camping is a Winnebago with satellite TV and air conditioning, you're welcome to join us (although there are no hookups).

If building and sleeping in a debris shelter is your thing, have at it. We have plenty of space for you to test your abilities and knowledge.

If your family are experienced campers just looking for a great place to camp and enjoy nature, this is it.

If you just want to meet other people who share your love of the outdoors, you'll find a bunch of us.

We have plenty of "Gators" and 4 wheelers to assist you transport your gear to the site. We plan on THRIVING rather than simply surviving.

Kids and FRIENDLY pets are welcome... This is a family event.







Three Day Basic Intensive Class

September 21 - 23 2010

Marty Simon and the WLC Team of Instructors will be teaching the Second UPMI Wilderness Survival Course at the same location as the Camp-In.

If you have never attended a WLC Class, you're missing a terrific opportunity to develop skills and gain knowledge about the wilderness that will make every trip more fun and interesting.

The Class wraps up the same day as the Camp-In begins; students are encouraged to join us for the Camp-In. You'll have three extra days in the wilds to practice your new skills and meet some great folks.