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Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites are located near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan. The area features forested terrain with access to Lake Superior's shoreline. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Au Sable Light Station and the scenic Chapel Rock, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 75°F in summer.

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Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan

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46.67300504 N
86.13905828 W

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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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  • Tent Sites
  • Group

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  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2021

Backcountry vibes with lake sounds

Tucked off the north country trail path lies a group site and 5 campsites. Nice accede to water Shared fire pit Shared bear bin

No luxuries but there is a beautiful lighthouse nearby

Sitesite 5
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2020

Au Sable East (individual sites)

This was a nice spot - very close to the lighthouse to catch the sunset. Au Sable East has a group campsite and another nearby area with six individual sites. These are pretty close together (not much/any visual barrier between), share a few fire rings and a bear box between them.

SiteAu Sable East site 5
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Hilary S., October 11, 2020
  • Review photo of Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Hilary S., October 11, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2016

Au Sable Lower Campsite

There are two loops of campsites at Au Sable. The lower loop has nice vault toilets and fairly private campsites if you are on the east end. The campground is next to the Au Sable Lighthouse trailhead and the North Country Trail passes through, so in the daytime it is fairly busy. Not far from your campsite is a short walk to the beach where shipwrecks litter the beach. If you hike out to Au Sable Lighthouse in the summer you can feast on wild blueberries.

  • Review photo of Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Annie C., July 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Annie C., July 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Annie C., July 30, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.