Best Tent Camping near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Michigan camping adventure.

Best Tent Sites Near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (46)

    1. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Sites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    21 Reviews
    Grand Marais, MI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 387-3700

    "The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a camping experience that should not be missed."

    "Campground Review

    The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is great for backpackers. We camped at Lowney Creek and parked at the Beaver Lake Basin Overlook. "

    2. South Gemini Lake State Forest Campground

    12 Reviews
    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 452-6227

    $15 / night

    "its in the middle of nowhere, on a lake, super freaking beautiful and theres hardly many people around. i cant wait to go back honestly. vault toilets & no showers, no electric either. super rustic"

    "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."

    3. Chapel Beach Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    3 Reviews
    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI
    8 miles
    Website

    "The water was cold but I didn’t care, I just had to swim in this beautiful lake. The boats going by were awesome to watch and I was blessed with the best weather! Perfect Day, Perfect Beach!"

    "Great location"

    4. Canoe Lake State Forest Campground

    3 Reviews
    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 341-2355

    "This campground is about a 15 drive on a dirt road south of H-58 that runs along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore."

    "Canoe Lake State Forest Campground is located on Canoe lake which is a small lake in the Lake Superior State Forest. This is a Rustic and first come first serve campground."

    5. Au Sable East Backcountry Campsites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    3 Reviews
    Grand Marais, MI
    9 miles
    Website

    "This was a nice spot - very close to the lighthouse to catch the sunset. Au Sable East has a group campsite and another nearby area with six individual sites."

    "The lower loop has nice vault toilets and fairly private campsites if you are on the east end."

    6. Cusino Lake State Forest Campground

    1 Review
    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 452-6227

    "There are only a handuful of sites on this lake and the sites are all one right next to each other. NO hookups, large handicap accessible privy, large and well maintained fire rings."

    7. Lake Superior State Forest Campground

    12 Reviews
    Grand Marais, MI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 293-3293

    $10 - $20 / night

    "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."

    "We stayed after hiking around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore."

    8. Shelter Ridge Campsite On Grand Island

    2 Reviews
    Munising, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 387-2512

    "The strong winds here should not be trusted. You can access the campground by North Light Creek beach. It's about 10 miles from William's Landing. Primitive latrine, food storage pole, and fire ring."

    "Shelter Ridge was an amazing camp site, although it is a bit closer to the trail, it was still pretty private. It was nice to have a day to relax on the beach which is right in front of the site."

    10. Channel Marker Campsite On Grand Island

    3 Reviews
    Munising, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 387-2512

    $10 / night

    "The channel marker campsite is the perfect distance (about a half mile on a well maintained flat trail) from the ferry dock and could be accessed by water too!"

    "Grand Island Channel Marker Campsite is a ferry ride or paddle away from Munising, Mi."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Sites — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with a 4.8-star rating from 21 reviews.

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