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Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed

Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road offers dispersed camping near the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Campers can explore the nearby Peninsula Point Lighthouse and enjoy temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F in summer and 10°F to 30°F in winter.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Dispersed camping is allowed on Hiawatha National Forest lands except developed recreation and administrative sites, campgrounds and designated campsites. The following restrictions apply: Your stay is limited to 16 days. After this period, your camping equipment and all persons must move to another site at least one mile away, for an additional stay, not to exceed 16 days. Do not block any roads or restrict access to National Forest lands by others. Follow “Leave No Trace” principles (See https://lnt.org/why/7-principles) so that public lands will remain clean and attractive for others to enjoy. Camping in areas posted closed is prohibited. Camping within fifty (50) feet of a body of water is prohibited, unless otherwise posted. (Exceptions include Grand Island National Recreation Area (100 feet from water, cliff edge, private property, trails, other campsites, special use recreation residences or recreation developments) and Big Island Lake Wilderness (200 feet from water). Do not camp at boat launches. Permits are required for these sites: Bass Lake, Bear Lake, Camp Cook, Carr Lake, Chicago Lake, Cookson Lake, Council Lake, Crooked Lake, East Lake, Ewing Point, Gooseneck Lake, lronjaw Lake, Jackpine Lake, Lake Nineteen, Leg Lake, Lyman Lake, McKeever Cabin, Minerva Lake, Mowe Lake, Steuben Lake, Swan Lake, Toms Cabin, and Triangle Lake. On lakes with designated campsites, you may not set up your campsite within 400 feet of the shoreline anywhere on the lake.

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Location

Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Rapid River drive 2.4 miles east on US-2 to County Road (CR) 513. Turn right (southwest) on CR 513 and drive 17 miles to the RV parking lot. Please note that the last 0.8 mile of the road to the lighthouse is single-lane, narrow and winding. The road is NOT recommended for recreational vehicles (RVs) or trailers over 16-feet long or 8-feet high. Pull-offs have been provided in case you meet oncoming traffic. A parking area for larger vehicles can be found at the beginning of the final mile of road, and folks are welcome to walk the interpretive trail to the lighthouse or walk the road.

Coordinates

45.68067414 N
86.96643218 W

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Site Types

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Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Sep. 21, 2023

A beautiful location when I went!

Stayed for 6 nights and loved all of it. I was in the camp more south on the left. I can confirm that there is a trailhead, national campground, private campgrounds, and boat launches down this road. Another review mentioned a site, that now has a no camping sign on it. I believe that was the site, but there is 2 sites. Some very light traffic as there is a lighthouse/ restrooms down the road from both of these. Not really walking distance for most, but manageable in any form. Caught northern lights, Milky Way, and glorious sights every day.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed by Jacob B., September 21, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 28, 2021

Beautiful but very limited camping sites

This area is gorgeous, it's surrounded by lake superior, and there is a really neat old lighthouse with pit toilets at the end of the road.. It's a one lane road btw, with multiple cutouts in the road for passing. I stayed here 2 nights in what appears to be an established campsite (with a fire ring, on the right side of the road heading towards the lighthouse) before meeting a local ranger this morning, who informed me that there are only 2 dispersed campsites available here, and both are on the left side of the road (heading towards the lighthouse.) But she did say that you are allowed to stay up to 14 days at either of those sites, before asking me to promptly gtfo. I would have rated 5 stars if there were more sites available, but if you manage to snag one of the permitted ones, lucky you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed?

    Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed is located at 593 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.