Established Camping
Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
About
National Park Service
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Overview
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles along Michigan's northern coast. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Camping at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a great way to relax and enjoy the beauties the lakeshore has to offer. Campgrounds are rustic, and do not provide electric or sewer hookups. Campers, trailers, and RVs are welcome, note there are generator free areas. Cell phone reception is limited, so unplug, unwind, and enjoy the serenity Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Campgrounds has to offer.____ Hurricane River Campground is located 12 miles (19 km) west of Grand Marais and is divided into two separate sections off County Highway (H-) 58, Hurricane River Upper, and Hurricane River Lower. The Upper Campground has 10 sites and the Lower Campground has 12. Campground amenities include water, pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and handicap accessible sites. Hurricane River Lower Campground is the trailhead for the Au Sable Light Station, which is a 3-mile (5 km) round trip stroll to the lighthouse with views of Lake Superior, Jacobsville Sandstone, and Shipwreck remains. Upper Hurricane River is tucked back in the woods with beautiful deciduous trees between sites allowing for the woodsy experience of Northern Michigan.__
Recreation
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers 100 miles (161 km) of hiking trails leading to waterfalls, beaches, forest wilderness, cultural sites, and breathtaking cliff-top views of Lake Superior. Whether you have only a few minutes, hours, or days to see a portion of the lakeshore, one of these hikes may be for you. Lake Superior's rugged shoreline invites boaters to explore the beautiful Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with its miles of colorful sandstone cliffs and long stretches of sandy beaches. Peaceful inland lakes also invite boaters to linger in the northwoods. Check the marine weather forecast before venturing out. Watch the weather carefully while on the lake. The weather can change suddenly and unexpectedly. Just because it's calm in Munising Bay or Grand Marais Harbor does not mean it is calm along the more distant shores. The Pictured Rocks cliffs rise 50 to 200 feet (15 to 61 m) directly from the lake, offering precious few protected places if the wind and waves increase.
Facilities
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore drive-in campsites are rustic and do not have electric, water, or sewer hookups. Campsites provide a picnic table, fire ring with grill grate, and tent pad. The campgrounds have vault toilets and well water. Tent-style enclosures for campsite portable toilets are strictly prohibited. Typically there is no cell phone reception.
Natural Features
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound.
Nearby Attractions
Kayak and Other Guided Tours and Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises within the national lakeshore are offered by authorized private companies. Pontoon boat and other rentals for use on Lake Superior are available in nearby communities.
Charges & Cancellations
Fee Info
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
LOWER Campground
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
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Nice Ambiance
Hurricane River - Upper: MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE CORRECT CG - Upper or lower - different locations
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer)
Overall Rating: 4
Price 2023: $ 15 w America the Beautiful pass
Usage during visit: Some nights full during the week. Full during Labor Day weekend
Site Privacy: Good
Site Spacing: Very good
Site surface: Sand/Gravel
Reservations: Required
Campground Noise: Very quiet during our 5 day stay
Road Noise: None
Through Traffic in campground: None
Electric Hookup: No
Sewer Hookup: No
Dump Station: No
Potable Water Available: Yes, at the entry kiosk.
Generators: Allowed, but there is a generator free zone.
Bathroom: Pit toilet kept very clean during stay.
Showers: No
Pull Throughs: No
Cell Service (AT&T): No bars.
Setting: Dreamy forest.
Weather: Sunny, rainy, cloudy, calm, thunderstorm, windy.
Bugs: Cold nights drove them away.
Solar: Too forestry.
Host: Not present
Rig size:35’maybe.
Sites: Most Private from neighbors 1. 8.
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Paradise on Gitche Gumee
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.
Location
Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan
Directions
Pictured Rocks NL is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, between the towns of Munising (west) and Grand Marais (east). Access the west side of the park via Michigan highways M-28 and M-94 to Munising. State highway M-77 leads to Grand Marais on the east side. Alger County Road H-58 runs parallel and through the park, providing access to spur roads that lead to scenic overlooks, trailheads, campgrounds, beaches, etc. Many roads are closed in winter due to snow.
Coordinates
46.6639529999817 N
86.166158699134 W