Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

Small campground with private wooded sites on Lake Superior

General: Very small (12-site) rustic campground on Lake Superior (Pictured Rocks National Seashore); although none of the sites have a direct view or access to the lake, it is just a short walk down some steps to a small but rocky beach. Reservations are required. Same-day reservations are accepted (but the campground was full when we were there). 

Site Quality: All sites are wooded and spaced a very decent amount of space apart, providing ample privacy. Each site has a tent platform and fire ring with grill grate. No hookups or any type. 

Bath: Two vault toilets only. Clean but no hand sanitizer so make sure you bring that and a flashlight at night! 

Activities: A short walk to Au Sable Lighthouse (1.5 miles). We took our chairs and a light snack to the beach to enjoy the sunset. 

We appreciated the privacy that foliage provided between sites and generally like small campgrounds compared to large ones. This was only an overnight stay for us. We did not check out the Upper Unit of the campground, about two miles from the Lower so don’t know how many sites are there or what they are like.

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  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Hurricane River Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Lee D., January 12, 2025