Kayakers, hikers, and boat tour riders use this KOA as a staging point for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, one of the more visited stretches of Lake Superior's southern shore. The campground sits close enough to the lakeshore that several reviewers note spending most of their days out in the park and returning mainly to sleep and clean up. Staff at the front office hand out maps marking local waterfalls, of which there are several within reasonable driving distance of Munising.
Site spacing is the most consistent complaint across reviews. Campers describe sites packed closely together on bare dirt, with some RV hookups positioned so that neighboring rigs face each other directly. Sites near the pool draw additional foot traffic since there are no dedicated walkways, meaning other guests pass through to reach the water. Reviewers consistently recommend requesting sites toward the back of the campground, away from the pool, where conditions are noticeably quieter and more spacious. Lindsay K. puts it plainly: "All of the sites in the back of the campground were A+."
Amenities include full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections, a heated pool, fire pits, firewood sales, showers, and a dog run. The camp store carries basic supplies. Shower quality has drawn mixed comments over the years, with some reviewers noting low water pressure and dated facilities, though staff friendliness comes up positively across multiple visits. Campers on waterfront sites should be prepared for strong Lake Superior wind gusts, which can affect tent setups and kayak storage overnight.
Crowds thin out noticeably in fall. Carrie C. notes it was "not as packed in" during an autumn stay, though she adds it "would be tight during peak season." Reservations are available and make sense for summer visits given the campground's proximity to a major national lakeshore. Nearby alternatives include Wandering Wheels Campground and Chamberlain Road Dispersed, Hiawatha NF for those who prefer more space between sites.
This campground works best for RV travelers and cabin renters who want reliable hookups and a convenient base for day trips into Pictured Rocks, and who can tolerate a dense, activity-oriented layout in exchange for that access.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 0-17, Free 0--1
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMunising-Pictured Rocks KOA is located in Michigan near Wetmore
Coordinates
46.37760956 N
86.59383182 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/12/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- 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 49 min from Green Bay, WI
- 3 hrs 9 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 44 min from Traverse City, MI
- 4 hrs from Wausau, WI























