Established Camping
Little Beaver Lake Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
About
National Park Service
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Overview
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles (64 km) along Michigan's northern coast. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Camping at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a great way to relax and enjoy the beauties the lakeshore has to offer. Campgrounds are rustic, and do not provide electric or sewer hookups. Campers, trailers, and RVs are welcome, note there are generator free areas. Cell phone reception is limited, so unplug, unwind, and enjoy the serenity Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Campgrounds has to offer.____ This small campground (8 sites) is located 3 miles (1 km) north of Alger County Road H-58 and 20 miles northeast of Munising on Little Beaver Lake. One campsite is wheelchair accessible. Because of the small campsites and the narrow, twisting, hilly access road it is highly suggested you check the campsite length, width, and height before booking. Pets are NOT allowed at Little Beaver Campground. A small boat ramp is available for launching boats. Only electric motors are permitted on Little Beaver Lake and Beaver Lake as these lakes are within the Beaver Basin Wilderness area. Little Beaver also features the Little Beaver Nature Trail, a 1.0 mile (.3 km) loop trail. A 1.5 mile (2.4 km) trail leads to Lake Superior and connects with the North Country Trail.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing, boating using electric motor boats, and paddling are popular activities that can be done right from the campground.__
Facilities
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore drive-in campsites are rustic and do not have electric, water, or sewer hookups. Campsites provide a picnic table, fire ring with grill grate, and tent pad. The campgrounds have vault toilets and well water. Tent-style enclosures for campsite portable toilets are strictly prohibited. Typically there is no cell phone reception.
Natural Features
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound
Nearby Attractions
Guided kayaking and other boat tours within the national lakeshore are offered by authorized private companies. Pontoon boat and other rentals for use on Lake Superior are available in nearby communities.
Charges & Cancellations
Fee Info
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Fires
Small CG w Wonderful Water Views
Little Beaver Lake CG, Pictured Rocks , MI :
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) I rate primarily based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Cleanliness and care of campground are also taken into consideration.
Overall Rating: 4 - sites are not large or deep, but the campground is along the lake .
Price 2023: $12.5 with America The Beautiful pass
Usage during visit: 70%
Site Privacy: Fair. Sites are shallow, but offer some privacy between sites. Except for sites 5 and 8.
Site Spacing: Pretty close , but understory vegetation between sites
Site surface: Sand/ gravel
Reservations: Yes
Campground Noise: Very Quiet during my visit
Road Noise: None
Through Traffic in campground: None
Electric Hookup: No
Sewer Hookup: No
Dump Station: No
Potable Water Available: Hand pump
Generators: ?
Bathroom: Clean pit toilet
Showers: No
Pull Throughs: Back ins
Cell Service (AT&T): No bars.
Setting: Along Beaver Lake. A few minutes, 3 miles, down a windy road from H 58.
Weather: Sunny during my visit
Bugs: I have experienced moderate mosquitoes in the after following a dip in temperatures. With increase in temp, they are becoming a bit more numerous.
Solar: Movable panels possible for a couple sites.
Host: No
Rig size: Small.
Sites. 2,3,4,6 all are on the lake. I would take any other site in this NP before sites 5&8
near Miners Castle
This is the campground to stay at for the easiest access to Miners Castle which is one of the more popular places to check out in the Pictured Rocks area.
Campground is VERY small and first come, first served. Unfortunately, we picked a busy weekend and had to opt to stay at another campground since this one was filled. It was a place I'd definitely want to stay when we return to the area. Sites seemed nice and the vibe of the campground, though 'full', was pretty quiet and chill.
If you stay here you must check out Miners Castle- it's beautiful with the bright blue water surrounding the point!
Picturesque and primitive
We stayed in this campground for 2 nights; one night in site #8, one night in #6. There are only 8 sites in the campground, which makes it a nice, quiet retreat. Two of the eight campsites have accessible fire rings, which are extremely difficult to use. The campground has easy access to Lake Superior and several trails that run along the coastline. It was also the closest campground in the park to Miner’s Rock, the visitor center, and Munising. Vault toilets and and no cell phone reception might be a problem for some.
Location
Little Beaver Lake Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan
Coordinates
46.5583124997594 N
86.3627071997073 W