1 campground with availability next weekend
Twelvemile Beach Campground in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore houses luxury safari tents with private access to Lake Superior shoreline, offering an upscale glamping experience with spectacular water views. The canvas accommodations blend seamlessly with the surrounding white birch forest, while providing proper beds, outdoor seating areas, and lantern posts for evening ambiance. JoeIda Campground and Pretty Lake State Forest Campground also feature boutique camping options with picnic tables and fire rings included with each glamping unit. The sites are thoughtfully positioned for privacy, with some offering direct trail access to beaches. One visitor noted, "We had an absolutely gorgeous site that was right on a ridge overlooking the lake, with a nice amount of trees to hammock from and good space for relaxing."
Several glamping campgrounds near Grand Marais provide access to the North Country Trail which passes directly through the area, perfect for hikers seeking adventure beyond their luxury canvas walls. The proximity to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore means guests can explore stunning coastal formations by day before returning to comfortable accommodations. Fox River Campground and Bodi Lake State Forest Campground maintain glamping sites with drinking water access and clean vault toilets, while offering opportunities for kayaking, beach relaxation, and wildlife viewing. Most locations are open from April through October, with peak season requiring early arrival to secure premium lakeside glamping spots. According to a camper, "This rustic national lakeshore campground is tucked in the trees along the south shore of Lake Superior. Next to the campground, there is literally a 12-mile long beach of beautiful white sand along the crystal clear waters of this great lake."
"Another really nice amenity was the lantern posts next to the picnic table and the grill grate attached to the fire pit. Can’t recommend this place enough."
"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."
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Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $35 / 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.)"
"Secluded 8 camp sites. BEAUTIFUL vault toilets...not kidding. The campfire rings have built in grills. Very quiet and clean."
from $20 / night
"There are a handful of drive-up sites in each of the campground’s three loops, with about two sites per loop offering the sought-after lakefront views."
"This is one of my favorite campsites in Michigan. We happen to stumble upon it after endlessly searching for a spot at Pictured Rocks."
"Great little campground in the middle of nowhere. 15 minute drive off the beaten path keeps the crowds away. Couple spots right on the water. Vault toilets were fairly clean and stocked."
"unable to find a site at Pictured Rocks we were directed to this state forest campground. it was our first stay at a SF campground in Michigan and since we have sought them out and stayed in many. gorgeous"
from $15 / night
"This rustic campground is located 35 miles north of the town of Newberry on Lake Superior. "
"Site 8, small and mostly level, close to neighboring sites as I stayed one night testing out my truck camper. The drive in is easy, could be dusty, muddy and washboarded all on the same day."
from $20 / night
"Even though harvest fest was canceled this year, there were still plenty of Halloween decorated campsites and kids dressed up in their best costumes to get some candy around the campsites."
"We stayed on site 65, which was situated between to sites where we had to share with one neighbor on the electric, no big deal. All sites with electric were split that way, 2 sites per electric box."
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from $41 - $46 / night
"Lots of spots near the water (all of which were full) but there’s still access to it by the boat launch. Only downside is how close the campsites are together. All in all it’s amazing here!!"
"Awesome little lake campground! Perfect for camping near Lake Superior while avoiding crowded sites and still camping near water."
from $20 / night
"City run campground on lake superior. Beautiful views, sandy shore. Most sites have water and electricity, some have sewer hookup. Some walk in sites on the shoreline. We camped on site 5."
"This is a busy campground right on Munising Bay on Lake Superior."
from $29 - $45 / night
"Nice campground that is a good Basecamp fit central upper peninsula of Michigan. Some sites have electricity but there is no dump station. $20 a nite$ 18 if you are a senior."
"Electric and rustic sites. Water is central from an artesian well. Vault toilets and no showers. For the price, I’d stay again"
ScoutGreat spot, easy to get to. Could only find two pull off spots which are both relatively small, and only one has a fire pit in good condition so you’d need to build back up the other a bit. Very convenient spot that met all my needs
GuideThis campground is located directly on Lake Superior and operated by the city of Munising. It has 100 RV sites and 22 tent sites. About 1/4 of the RV sites provide water, sewer, and 50/30/20 electrical hookups. The rest of the RV sites provide shared water spigots (with both line pressure and with pressure reducers) and shared 30/20 electrical pedestals. Depending on the site, the water or electrical hookups may require an extension cord or another hose length to reach your RV. The campground is quite open, only the tent sites have any privacy. Do to lack of obstructions, I saw several starlink antennas on rigs..... The campground offers decent wifi and two very nice bath houses with flush toilets and showers. It also offers a dump station on site with tank flush and potable water fill stations. A beautiful sandy beach fronts the campground. One negative is that Michigan Hwy 28 runs past the campground and it has plenty of traffic at all hours.
We visited with plans to take a Pictured Rocks boat tour, but 3 days of gale force winds scrubbed those plans. The boat tours were canceled.
ScoutPerfect spot to pull off and camp for the night or weekend! Big pull in area where we stayed for the night, there was one other person but we stopped once we noticed the fresh tracks and didn’t go any further back. Perfect overnight spot.
LegendThere are a handful of drive-up sites in each of the campground’s three loops, with about two sites per loop offering the sought-after lakefront views. Even if you don’t manage to snag one of those sites, the remaining sites are tucked beneath nice, tall trees, and there’s a Day Use Area near the campground entrance that everyone can enjoy.
The backcountry sites are also relatively easy to reach by foot or paddle. The portages are quite short, and most of the trails are two-track. Interestingly, the backcountry sites seem to be right along the trail and very close together, so they actually feel less private than the drive-up sites.
The vault toilets in each loop, as well as those in the backcountry area, were clean and well-maintained. We also saw a DNR truck making the rounds during our stay.
One thing I LOVE about this area is that it’s a designated Quiet Area--no ORVs and no motorized watercraft. It makes for a much more peaceful camping experience!
Cell service was spotty without a booster. Sites are FCFS, and the current rate is $20/night.
GuideNice well kept campground. Plenty of sites along the water. Seems a bit more unknown compared to other sites in the area as I was struggling to find somewhere with open spots until I came here. Also, despite being a small lake it was great for fishing, I caught plenty of northerns and my personal best smallmouth.
LegendWow. Arrived around 1:30PM on a Sunday afternoon in mid-September and the campground was almost full. I think we were only able to grab a campsite--a riverfront site, too!--because we got here soon after the checkout time.
There are two loops with nearly 40 sites total. "Two Heart 1" is near the suspension bridge that crosses the river and to the beach. This loop has 4-5 riverfront sites. "Two Heart 2" has sites with a little more space in-between, but during our stay seemed to have a lot more longterm (15 Day Max) setups with huge outfitter-style tent setups and dreadful generators. This loop has a few sites that may have lake access.
This campground AND day use is very popular. Although I had a good time rockhounding here, I don't see myself coming back because there's a lot of people traffic here and the camping itself isn't quiet and peaceful--there's a constant hum of generators all day.
No reservations, FCFS, vault toilets, garbage bins, $20/night during our stay. Shockingly, there's 1 bar of cell service out here--it's mostly unusable unless you have a booster.
It's a bit of a drive to get here, so cross your fingers that you can grab a site after the 15-ish miles of washboarded road! To get here: M-123, north onto CR-500 / Northwestern Road toward Crisp Point for about 6 miles. Turn left onto CR-414 / Pike Lake Road for about 5 miles. Turn right onto CR-423 / Mouth of Two Hearted Road all the way to its dead end at the campground.
ScoutVery convenient to pictured rocks excursions. 2 miles. $45 water, electric, showers. Toilets (good).close sites, open to the lake, clean. Would recommend this spot again
GuideGreat campground right on the shores of Lake Superior. Great sand beach 15-20 ft below camp sites. Sites are fairly large and feel private. We were in site 5 with direct views of the lake. Multiple, CLEAN (very clean) vault toilets dispersed throughout campground. Campground is isolated from nearby towns (14 miles to nearest town). Campfires allowed but you’ll need to bring wood, hosts are not allowed to sell any. In short, place is a 10/10.
GuideGreat little rustic spot on a decent fishing lake. Busy place with campers, fishing, and people on ORVS. The mosquitoes are pretty terrible if you get off into the woods, and deer doesn’t deter them.
Primitive camping in Grand Marais, Michigan takes advantage of the region's unique location between Lake Superior and thousands of acres of forested federal and state lands. The area sits at approximately 705 feet above sea level, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 60-75°F and evening temperatures often dropping into the 40s even in July. Most rustic campgrounds in the region maintain a small number of sites, usually fewer than 20, which fill quickly during the peak summer season from June through August.
Hike the North Country Trail: Access this national scenic trail directly from Twelvemile Beach Campground for day hikes along Lake Superior. "We love exploring the beach and hiking down the trails right from the campground. We enjoy the ranger programs that are offered, and the camp hosts are so friendly," notes Mandi B.
Kayak on inland lakes: North Gemini Lake State Forest Campground offers calm waters ideal for beginners and families. "Awesome little lake campground! Perfect for camping near Lake Superior while avoiding crowded sites and still camping near water," reports Keenan.
Visit Tahquamenon Falls: Located about 45 minutes from Grand Marais, these impressive waterfalls offer multiple viewing platforms. "Great hiking, obvious beautiful falls, and quiet!" notes Felix K. about his experience staying at Lower Falls Campground.
Winter activities: The area remains open for cold-weather recreation. As Michael T. describes, "Snowmobiled, snowshoed, hiked, cross countries, oh and nice waterfalls" are all available during winter months for those prepared for Michigan's Upper Peninsula cold.
Secluded sites with privacy: JoeIda Campground offers spacious rustic sites away from crowds. "Huge campsite\ns that are spread far apart. Small and beautiful," explains Jim W. Another camper added, "Secluded 8 camp sites. BEAUTIFUL vault toilets...not kidding. The campfire rings have built in grills. Very quiet and clean."
Lake access for swimming: Many campgrounds provide direct water access. At Munising Tourist Park Campground, "Private beach was cold but we got in every day. Campsite was about 3 minutes from Munising, super convenient to go to laundry mat and grocery," reports Beth B.
Stargazing opportunities: The remote location creates excellent night sky viewing. "Great stargazing off the dock and a lovely sunrise over the lake in the morning!" notes Mollie R. about her experience at Bodi Lake State Forest Campground.
Rustic facilities: For those seeking primitive camping near Grand Marais, the focus is on well-maintained basics. "Decent bath house, no water/sewer. Minimal ATT cell service. Level lot, busy on weekend," Beth B. reports about her stay at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
First-come, first-served sites: Many campgrounds don't take reservations. "No reservations so you need to be early and persistent in finding a campsite," advises Patrick R. about Twelvemile Beach Campground. Arrive by mid-morning on weekdays and earlier on weekends.
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