Munising Tourist Park Campground sits directly on the shore of Lake Superior, about three miles from the entrance to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, making it a practical base for visitors who can't secure a spot inside the park. The campground runs from May through October, with 127 sites spanning tent-only walk-in areas, electric-only, and full hookup configurations. Sites along the waterfront go fast, and several reviewers note that booking early is essential in summer, though same-day walk-in tent spots have been available even in August.
The site quality varies considerably depending on where you land. Waterfront sites have fire pits positioned on the beach with open sightlines over Lake Superior and driftwood along the shoreline. Interior sites, by contrast, are closely spaced with minimal privacy and feel more like a parking area than a campground. The walk-in tent area sits along a path through tall trees right on the shore, with wagons available at the adjacent parking lot to haul gear. The trade-off is distance to the bathhouse, which reviewers flag as a real inconvenience at night. "The view is gorgeous and if right on the lake is more important than convenience, this is your spot," notes shawn M..
Highway M-28 runs alongside the campground, and road noise is a consistent mention across reviews, particularly for sites near the road. Cell coverage on Verizon runs around two bars. WiFi is available but has been unreliable according to multiple visitors. Showers and bathrooms are generally reported as clean, though during peak season the facilities can feel undersized for the volume of campers.
Nearby options include Fort Superior Campground and Grand Island National Recreation Area for campers exploring places to camp near Munising. Beyond the campground itself, the surrounding area provides access to Miners Falls, Munising Falls, Pictured Rocks boat tours, and kayaking along the lakeshore. "Private beach was cold but we got in every day," reports Beth B., which captures the Lake Superior experience accurately. The campground works best for visitors prioritizing lake access and proximity to Pictured Rocks over spacious or secluded sites.
Description
Located in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Superior lies the Munising Tourist Park Campground. This City owned campground was established in 1924 and has long since been a stopping point for campers visiting pictured rocks. With its unique location on Lake Superior it gives campers the ability to recreate on Lake Superior while experiencing breathtaking views. The campground is just 3 miles west of Munising where campers will find boat rides such as Pictured Rocks Cruises, Glass Bottom Boat Cruises’s and the Riptide Ride all located within 3 miles of the campground. Our location provides for day trips to Marquette, Grand Marais and Taquamenon Falls all within an hours drive without having to haul your camper!
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMunising Tourist Park Campground is located in Michigan near Munising
Directions
From jct Hwy 94 & Hw 28: Go 4-3/4 mi W on Hwy 28.
Address
100 W Munising Ave
Munising, MI 49862
Coordinates
46.44073272 N
86.67754728 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 8/3/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 8/3/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 52 min from Green Bay, WI
- 3 hrs 12 min from Appleton, WI
- 4 hrs 3 min from Wausau, WI
- 4 hrs 6 min from Traverse City, MI


























































