Hurricane River Campground

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles 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.

Hurricane River Campground is located 12 miles (19 km) west of Grand Marais and is divided into two separate sections off County Highway (H-) 58, Hurricane River Upper, and Hurricane River Lower. The Upper Campground has 10 sites and the Lower Campground has 12. Campground amenities include water, pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and handicap accessible sites. Hurricane River Lower Campground is the trailhead for the Au Sable Light Station, which is a 3-mile (5 km) round trip stroll to the lighthouse with views of Lake Superior, Jacobsville Sandstone, and Shipwreck remains. Upper Hurricane River is tucked back in the woods with beautiful deciduous trees between sites allowing for the woodsy experience of Northern Michigan.

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.

Need to Know

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 and/or showers are strictly prohibited. Typically there is no cell phone reception. All camping at Pictured Rocks is by reservation only. Same-day reservations are accepted.
Please print your reservation and have it with you or attached to campsite post.
Campsite limits

• Camping is limited to 14 nights per calendar year within the lakeshore.

• Camp only within the confines of a designated, numbered site. Overflow camping is prohibited.

• No more than eight people are allowed per site.

• No more than 2 vehicles per site, (a trailer is a vehicle). This is strictly enforced, there are plenty of day use parking spaces nearby for extra vehicles.

• Two tents are allowed per site, or two sleeping hammocks (or one of each). One tent must be on the tent pad, and the other must be within 6 feet of the pad. Any hammocks must be within 6 feet of the tent pad. No overflow camping allowed.

• Only one screened porch/tent may be placed over the picnic table per site. A screened tent does not count towards the two tents per site limit.
Leave No Trace & Pets

• Pets must be always on a leash (six feet or less).

• Campfires are permitted in fire rings only. Fires or hot coals cannot be left unattended.

• Purchase wood locally. No collecting of wood. No cutting of standing trees or limbs. Ash firewood is prohibited.

• Beach fires are not allowed.

• This is bear country! All food items, beverages, cooking equipment, food storage containers and pet food must be kept sealed in a hard-sided vehicle when not in immediate use (day or night). Those camping without a hard-sided vehicle must use the park-provided metal boxes for food storage. Violations of food storage rules may result in fines.

• Garbage must be placed in bear-proof trash cans. Dispose of waste water in the toilet.

• Use vault toilets or toilets in your camper/RV. No dumping of human waste in trash or on the ground.

• Tent-style enclosures for campsite portable toilets and/or showers are strictly prohibited.

• Do not dispose of human waste in park trash cans. Portable toilet facilities may only be used (such as in a camper) if graywater and sewage remain contained within the vehicle.
Important times

• Checkout time is 11:00 a.m. Upon arrival, you can occupy your site any time after 11:00 a.m.

• Campground quiet hours are 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. There are generator-free areas at Twelvemile Beach and Hurricane River Campgrounds. Music should be for private listening. No exceptions! If you have a medical device, please make sure it can run off batteries.
- If you do not arrive by 3:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of your reservation please call the campground office at 906 387 3700 or your remaining reservation will be cancelled.
- Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited.
- Campsite 1 in the upper loop and campsite 11 in the lower loop can be reserved 2 weeks before your intended arrival date.
- Campsite 1 in the lower loop and campsite 2 in the upper loop can be reserved 4 days before your intended arrival date.

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

Kayak and Other Guided Tours and Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises 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.

Recreation

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers 100 miles (161 km) of hiking trails leading to waterfalls, beaches, forest wilderness, cultural sites, and breathtaking cliff-top views of Lake Superior. Whether you have only a few minutes, hours, or days to see a portion of the lakeshore, one of these hikes may be for you.

Lake Superior's rugged shoreline invites boaters to explore the beautiful Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with its miles of colorful sandstone cliffs and long stretches of sandy beaches. Peaceful inland lakes also invite boaters to linger in the northwoods. Check the marine weather forecast before venturing out. Watch the weather carefully while on the lake. The weather can change suddenly and unexpectedly. Just because it's calm in Munising Bay or Grand Marais Harbor does not mean it is calm along the more distant shores. The Pictured Rocks cliffs rise 50 to 200 feet (15 to 61 m) directly from the lake, offering precious few protected places if the wind and waves increase.

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Contact Information

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 906 387-3700 OR 906 494-2660

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Driving Directions

Pictured Rocks NL is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, between the towns of Munising (west) and Grand Marais (east). Access the west side of the park via Michigan highways M-28 and M-94 to Munising. State highway M-77 leads to Grand Marais on the east side. Alger County Road H-58 runs parallel and through the park, providing access to spur roads that lead to scenic overlooks, trailheads, campgrounds, beaches, etc. Many roads are closed in winter due to snow.

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