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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Campgrounds
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Campsite on the shore of Little Beaver Lake |
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore campsites provide a picnic table, fire grate, and tent pad. Solar-powered wells provide water. Vault toilets are available.
Camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis (no reservations) with an overnight fee of $14 with lakeside sites at Twelvemile Beach Campground $16/night. Holders of the America The Beautiful Senior Pass (62 and older) and the America The Beautiful Access Pass (disabled) receive a 50% discount.
Weather permitting, campgrounds officially open on May 10 and close on October 31.
Because of the popularity of these campgrounds, a mid-morning arrival is suggested. You may also wish to identify an nearby campground in your plans as the Lakeshore campgrounds are often full, especially on weekends and all of July and August.
Disabled accessible campsites are available at each campground and are reserved for disabled campers until 6 p.m. each evening. If they are not filled by 6 p.m., other campers may occupy the disabled accessible campsite for that night only.
The lakeshore's campgrounds are rustic and do not have electric, telephone, water, or sewer hookups. Typically there is no cell phone reception.
Campground regulations (pdf)
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Pets at the Lakeshore
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![A campsite at the Hurricane River Campground located near the Lake Superior shore. A campsite at the Hurricane River Campground located near the Lake Superior shore.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080924095950im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/HurricaneRiverCG-Lasich.jpg) |
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Hurricane River Campground
This campground is located 12 miles west of Grand Marais on County Road H-58 on the shores of Lake Superior.
Eleven campsites are available in the lower campground loop, and ten in the upper loop. Both loops include one disabled accessible campsite.
The Hurricane River flows into Lake Superior near the picnic area. A level 1.5 mile walk on the east from the lower campground leads past shipwreck remnants to the historic Au Sable Light Station.
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![Tent camping at Twelvemile Beach Campground. Tent camping at Twelvemile Beach Campground.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080924095950im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/Twelvemile-tent-camp.jpg) |
NPS photo by Mary Jo Cook | Twelvemile Beach Campground |
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Twelvemile Beach Campground
This campground is situated 15 miles west of Grand Marais off Alger County Road H-58.
The campground's 36 sites are located on a high sandy plateau above Twelvemile Beach on Lake Superior. There are two disabled accessible campsites.
There are three sets of stairs to the beach as well as a day use picnic area and parking. The two mile long White Birch Interpretive Trail begins and ends at the campground. The treks through the campground. The entrance road winds through a picturesque white birch forest.
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![A tent and picnic table at Little Beaver Lake Campground. A tent and picnic table at Little Beaver Lake Campground.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080924095950im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/LtBvrCmp-285x200_1.jpg) |
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Little Beaver Lake Campground
This small campground is located 3 miles north of Alger County Road H-58 and 20 miles northeast of Munising.
Little Beaver Lake Campground has 8 campsites on this beautiful inland lake. One campsite is disabled accessible.
Little Beaver also features the White Pine Trail, a 1.0 mile self-guiding interpretive trail. A 1.5 mile trail leads to Lake Superior and connects with the
A small boat ramp is available for launching boats. Only electric motors are permitted on Little Beaver Lake and Beaver Lake.
Large recreational vehicles are not recommended for Little Beaver Lake Campground because of the small campsites, and narrow, twisting, hilly access road.
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Nearby Campgrounds
There are many campgrounds near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the and Lake Superior State Forest.
In general, only privately-owned campgrounds take reservations or have hookups. Please contact these visitor organizations for further information.
Alger County Chamber of Commerce
Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce
www.grandmaraismichigan.com
Upper Peninsula Travel and Recreation Association
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![Shiloh - the hunting dog - enjoys a autumn day. (Grant Petersen photo) Shiloh - the hunting dog - enjoys a autumn day. (Grant Petersen photo)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080924095950im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_Shiloh-65x65.jpg) Please check the regulations concerning where pets are allowed. more... | | ![Overlooking a lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. (Forest Service photo) Overlooking a lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. (Forest Service photo)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080924095950im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_HiawathaNatlForest-65x65.jpg) Hiawatha National Forest in the eastern and central U.P. more... | | ![This is a typical campsite at a Michigan State Forest Campground. (Michigan DNR photo) This is a typical campsite at a Michigan State Forest Campground. (Michigan DNR photo)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080924095950im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_StateForestCampground-65x65.jpg) Several Michigan State Forest Campgrounds are found nearby. more... | | ![Van Riper State Park (Michigan DNR photo) Van Riper State Park (Michigan DNR photo)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080924095950im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_vanriper.jpg) Many Michigan State Parks also have campgrounds. more... | |
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![This solar collector provides power for the water well at the Au Sable Light Station in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This solar collector provides power for the water well at the Au Sable Light Station in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080924095950im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_AuSablePhotovoltaicArray-DY.jpg) |
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Did You Know?
In 1992, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore began installing photovoltaic powered well pump systems at its drive-in campgrounds. All remote water wells within the lakeshore are now solar-powered.
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Last Updated: April 16, 2008 at 12:59 EST |