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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Campgrounds


Hurricane River Campground
Reservations: No
Hurricane River Campground is located off Alger County road H-58 three miles east of Twelvemile Beach campground where the Hurricane River flows into Lake Superior. Eleven campsites are available in the lower campground loop, and ten in the upper loop. A level 1.5 mile walk on the Lakeshore Trail east from the lower campground leads past shipwreck remnants to the historic Au Sable Light Station.

Camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis with an overnight fee of $10. Because of the popularity of these campgrounds, a mid-morning arrival is suggested. You may also wish to identify an alternative campground in your plans as the Lakeshore campgrounds are often full, especially during July and August.

Lakeshore campsites provide a picnic table, fire grate and tent pad. Hand operated or solar powered wells provide water. Vault toilets are available. Disabled accessible campsites are provided at each campground and are reserved for disabled campers till 6 p.m. each evening. If, after 6 p.m. they are not filled, other campers may occupy the disabled accessible campsite for that night only.

Little Beaver Lake Campground
Reservations: No
Located 20 miles east of Munising of Alger County Road H-58, Little Beaver has 8 campsites situated on a beautiful inland lake. Little Beaver also features a 1.0 mile self-guiding interpretive trail and a 1.5 mile trail leading out to Lake Superior beaches and cliffs, and access to other day hikes via a trail network that connects with the North Country Scenic Trail which traverses the park for 42.8 miles between Munising and Grand Marais. Large recreational vehicles are not recommended for Little Beaver Lake Campground due to the steep access road.

There is a boat ramp at Little Beaver. Boat motors are restricted to a maximum of 10 horsepower on Little Beaver and Beaver Lake.

Camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis with an overnight fee of $10. Because of the popularity of these campgrounds, a mid-morning arrival is suggested. You may also wish to identify an alternative campground in your plans as the Lakeshore campgrounds are often full, especially during July and August.

Lakeshore campsites provide a picnic table, fire grate and tent pad. Hand operated or solar powered wells provide water. Vault toilets are available. Disabled accessible campsites are provided at each campground and are reserved for disabled campers till 6 p.m. each evening. If, after 6 p.m. they are not filled, other campers may occupy the disabled accessible campsite for that night only.


Twelvemile Beach Campground
Reservations: No
Twelvemile Beach Campground is situated 12 miles west of Grand Marais off Alger County Road H-58. The campground's 37 sites are located on a sandy bluff above Lake Superior's Twelvemile Beach. The entrance road winds through a picturesque stand of white birch. Twelvemile Beach Campground also features a 2.0 mile self-guiding interpretive trail.

Camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis with an overnight fee of $10. Because of the popularity of these campgrounds, a mid-morning arrival is suggested. You may also wish to identify an alternative campground in your plans as the Lakeshore campgrounds are often full, especially during July and August.

Lakeshore campsites provide a picnic table, fire grate and tent pad. Hand operated or solar powered wells provide water. Vault toilets are available. Disabled accessible campsites are provided at each campground and are reserved for disabled campers till 6 p.m. each evening. If, after 6 p.m. they are not filled, other campers may occupy the disabled accessible campsite for that night only.



 

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