Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Grand Marais, MI is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Grand Marais. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.
$25 - $35 / night
"We stayed at site 19 lake side. A large private site with many trees. A short walk behind our site lead to a gorgeous overlook of Lake Superior."
"There are several short (less than a mile) walks to gorgeous waterfalls. If you are more ambitious and able hike the Chapel Falls Loop."
$30 - $40 / night
"Really nice park, views of Lake Superior, stairs down to Lake Superior beach, Electric hookups, cable TV hookups, sites big enough to park your RV & boat, firewood is available."
"We had a back in site, very close to the bathhouse which was nice and clean. Cleaned daily &closed for cleaning between 9-10am."
$25 / night
"There are paths in between all the campsites to either the main road or up to the upper campground."
"Campground is fairly close to Grand Marais and the Au Sable Lighthouse. Nice trails around! "
$10 - $20 / night
"We stayed after hiking around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore."
"Right on Lake Superior and the North Country Trail! Also, it is just moments from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Grand Marais. Our pup loved running on the beach."
$15 / night
"I'm very thankful to the state of Michigan for having first-come first-serve options like Kingston Lake!"
"Very quiet and a close, easy drive to the Pictured Rocks hikes I wanted to do. Spots are large and spaced out. Campground is first come first served, $15 a night + Michigan recreation pass."
"It gets cold in pictured rocks and being away from the gusts of wind coming off the lake and being able to warm up via fire is ideal."
"This is another easy-hike site located in the park. The site is situated not along Lake Superior, but Little Beaver Lake--although the name can be misleading."
"You have access to Muskallonge Lake in the campground, and there is Lake Superior access not too far down the road, there is a trail from the campground."
"Inland lake on camp side ride your bike or walk across the street for lake sUperior rock hunting"
"We had initially wanted to stay at Lake Superior State Forest campground, but there were no sites available. This was just right up the road, within minutes and worked out wonderfully."
"We meant to camp at Lake Superior State Campground but it was packed every single day even MIDWEEK! We drove over to Blindsucker 1 but the sites where very close to others without much privacy."
$20 / night
"We had site #8 which was large, near the toilets and near the water pump. (As someone else mentioned, the vault toilets are like no others we’ve experienced. Amazingly clean and new.)"
"If you’re into getting off the grid in the middle of the forest with nearby lakes this is a great spot. Small campground with private sites within pictures rocks lakeshore."
"Our rustic camp site was located right on the North Country Trail which was ideal for morning hiking and adventuring. Also, there is access to Blind Sucker flooding where you fish and kayak."
"This is one of many small rustic campgrounds in the state forest along Lake Superior east of Grand Marais. "
GuideJoeIda is a prefect get-away! The sites are large and well separated from each other. The pit toilets are super nice and clean! There is a water pump for potable water. There is quite a bit of available wood on the ground for campfires. The trees in this area offer great shade. The 1 mile dirt road in was recently graded. I would stay here again when in the area!!
GuideBeautiful small wooded campground. I did see an article that it's closing June 9 2025. So, please make sure it's open before you take the bumpy road down!
TravelerI went in May so there were very few other campers but the sites are far enough apart that you get some real peace and quiet! Close to Munising and Pictured Rocks hikes!
ScoutJust want an overnight stay and are self contained it’s perfect. We pulled in a 15 foot trailer and turned it around but wouldn’t go much bigger.
ScoutJust off M-28, down the right side road a bit you will see campfire remnants and a spot where people tend to park on the left. No signage and only saw 2 pre used spots as another review said, but there is plenty of space to park along the road if you are not driving an rv or very large vehicle. Quiet spot especially in early May, cell service with Verizon was shockingly good.
TravelerWe were lucky, we went pre-season. We did have to clear a bunch of down trees to get down the road but we had the site and the lakes to ourselves. It was gorgeous. There is a permitted site (May-Sept) at the end but multiple pull out spots for dispersed camping along the forest road.
LegendThis campground is close to Munising therefore convenient for visiting Pictured Rocks and other tourist draws in the area. In the busy summer season it may be difficult to get a last minute spot with an RV, but as I was tent camping and pleased to take a walk in site I had no problem getting a same day reservation even in August. The tent sites are all walkin, with a tent parking area and then various distances to hike in along a path to the different tent camp sites. The campsites themselves are gorgeous, with tall trees and right on the shore, and privacy in between. Also, they provide several wagons in the adjacent parking area so you can easily tote your gear into your site. All of that would make for a 5 star rating, maybe 4 due to road noise from the nearby highway. However, I am only giving this experience a 3 because of one really important drawback: there needs to be at least an outhouse provided adjacent to the tent area. As it is, if nature calls you first have to hike down the path through the tenting area to the tent parking lot, then hike through the campground to the bath house which is a good distance away. Apparently this is too far for some people so they decided to just poop by a bush by the tent site trail and left it right there. Worst yet, the spot I saw like this had be left there for probably a few days, which shows a need for maintanence to patrol the tenting area more often and clean up such messes as they are health hazards as well as nauseatingly ugly. I wish this hadnt happened as otherwise it would be a pretty decent place to tent camp!
RangerThis campground is all about what site you can get. I reserved a full hookup/waterfront site and it was amazing. All we had to do was step out our door to be looking at the water. However, if you’re not lucky enough to get one on the waterfront, then there’s just crowded, open sites that will possibly be sharing water and electricity with others. (Recommended to bring extra hose and cords) The showers/bathrooms are nice and clean, and the employees are friendly and helpful. We are returning twice this upcoming summer, both times looking forward to the awesome view of Lake Superior!
LegendGeneral: 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.
Camping near Grand Marais, Michigan, offers a mix of stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the water, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Grand Marais, Michigan, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a perfect spot for your next adventure!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Grand Marais, MI offers a wide range of camping options, with 138 campgrounds and RV parks near Grand Marais, MI and 19 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Grand Marais, MI is Twelvemile Beach Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with a 4.8-star rating from 37 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 free dispersed camping spots near Grand Marais, MI.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Grand Marais, MI that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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