Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

First of all, our site #8 like others was next to the only road that carves through Pictured Rocks. It's not a super busy road but you will hear every single car and truck whizzing by. We should have known but was dismayed to find no washroom just pit toilets. And although there is supposed to be drinking water, we could not find faucet in the Upper campground. We did find one in Lower few minutes drive. Most fortunately there were no campers-from-hell and all was quiet by 10 or so.

Hurricane River Lower : (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.
Price 2023: Usage during visit: Will probably fill up for Memorial Weekend Site Privacy: Good to Very Good Site Spacing: Good Site surface:
Reservations: A must Campground Noise: Very quiet Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes. At entry kiosk Generators: Yes, but be aware there is a generator free zone Bathroom: Pit toilets Showers: No Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): No Setting: in a delightful forest Weather: Sunny and breezy today Bugs: Not a problem after some recent cold nights. Solar: No Host: Not present Rig size: Some sites will hold up to a 35’ or so. Sites: all sites on the outside of the loop are nice . The sites on the inside loop are pretty good. Some of my favorites: 2,3,5,6,7

Spectacular rustic private cam[ground on the beautiful shores of Superior. Tent pads are awesome and help keep the rain out of the tents. Peaceful and quiet, the river flows through the camp and gives a beautiful sunset view. Right on the North Country trail which allows you to day hike both east and west and return to a nice cozy campsite at night.

Got lucky and scored a site in this NP campground for 4 nights. Backing in the 28’ trailer was a little tricky to fit it in between the trees. But, once settled in we were surrounded with forest and rocked to sleep with the surf from Lake Superior. Verizon signal was all but non existent, but a 1.5 mile hike to the Au Sable lighthouse allowed us to find enough cell signal to get things done.

Campsite is well shaded in the woods with expected amenities. Well maintained and great location. Very easy to find and very easy to get around and see everything on your list while visiting pictured rocks. Cell service was spotty and weak but not a complete dead zone (at&t). While campgrounds are heavily wooded the beach is just a short stroll away and I highly recommend making that stroll to check out the sunset. For those coming from far away: keep in mind this is northern Michigan, bring warm clothes because regardless of the weather during the day nights will get chilly.

Stayed here for a night. Love how trees are all around each site so it feels more spread out in nature. No service nearby. About 16 mins from east side of park, like 40 mins to western edge. Bathrooms (open ground toilet) were clean but full of flies so I really wanted to avoid it. Fire pit was great and camp didn’t get super muddy after torrential rain storms.

This campground is really nice with good sized sites. The Upper loop has 9 sites that are heavily shaded. Pit toilets that are cleaned well daily by Forest service staff.

A nice rustic campground with only 12 sites. Sites must be reserved ahead of time. There is no cell reception in the campground or in most of Pictured Rock NL. Cell reception is available if you hike 1.5 miles to the Au Sable lighthouse. Pit toilets only and good water available from a spigot. No electric hookups or showers. Sites were nice and level but not big enough for most big RVs.

I went in mid-late November so water and restrooms were closed off by then. I was the only camper there but it was lovely. You can hear the lake waves and you’re steps from the trail to the lighthouse. The grounds are well kept and trash is still picked up intermittently.

We stayed for a night in October in the Upper loop in an RV. There were no amenities or hook ups but we were able to use our generator between 8am and 8pm. There are tons of hiking trails nearby and the other campers were mainly all tent campers (and most didn't have cars) so we felt a little loud in our RV but maybe that's just because it was off season. Amazing secluded and private sites. Only giving it 4 stars because it was not really our scene. Seemed to be more serious hikers and backpackers.

One of my favorite places to rustic camp! Sites are first come first serve, planning arrival for certain days and times is required so you can land a site. Hiking is the best part of pictured rocks, bring the right shoes and lots of big spray so you can enjoy Mother Nature’s beauty. No pets are allowed which is a bummer but understandable. I’ve seen bear while driving through the park both times I’ve camped in pictured rocks, so they’re definitely around!

8 sites near the east end of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We were less than 100 yards from the lake. We walked the kayaks easily to the lake. Fantastic hikes throughout the park. We will be back!

Campground is fairly close to Grand Marais and the Au Sable Lighthouse. Nice trails around!  The Grand Sable visitors center is a nice stop for some additional ideas of what to see in the area- friendly service. Grand Sable Lake is another fun little place to check out.  You will not be bored since so many great sites are so near- within a bit of a hike or a quick drive. 

Wooded sites make for some feeling of seclusion. We were in an area where generators were not allowed so night time was quite peaceful.  Nice amenities here too :)

Amazing location on Lake Superior in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Short hike to lighthouse

Didn't have time to really enjoy it! Wish I could go for longer!

We arrived on a wendsday just before opening season and had the place basically to ourselves. By Saturday the grounds were full. We stayed at the lower campgrounds closest to the lake. They are first come first serve with no running water and valted toilet. We loved it the nice easy walk to a lighthouse, shipwrecks and amazing sunsets. I'm guessing in peak Season you would want t get there early to mid morning for a site and I could image it being quit difficult on a weekend. we will try to get a spot in August when we go back because we liked it so much. All the sites on the outside are if you can get into the right side back corner you would have it made!