Hurricane River Campground

Show on map 906 387-3700 OR 906 494-2660 piro_information@nps.gov

P.O. Box 40
Munising, MI 49862

Overview

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.

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.

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

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 21 sites
Pets allowed: all 21 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 21 sites
Longest RV: 42 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Fees

All campsites are $25.00 per day by reservation only. Senior Pass and Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount. The pass number must be entered when making reservation

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 11 AM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Samuel R

Loop:Upper

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Reviewed 21 days ago

Great amenities and a friendly staff

John B

Loop:Lower

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Hurricane River is a small, primitive campground with spacious sites located on the Lake Superior shoreline. The beach along this stretch of Lake Superior is gorgeous, and there are several wooden ship-wrecks strewn along the beaches that are over one-hundred years old. Great base camp for exploring the Pictured Rocks NLS.

Ann H

Loop:Lower

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Reviewed a month ago

Really enjoyed staying at this campground. Clean, quiet comfortably spaced sites and just steps from Lake Superior. The camp hosts were great, friendly and informative. Be sure to do the easy 1.5 mile hike directly from the campground to Au Sable lighthouse where you can climb the lighthouse (with spectacular views of the lake) and learn about the history of lifesaving on the Great Lakes.

Martina R

Loop:Lower

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful and clean campground and lower loop is right next to the beach on Lake Superior. Most people were tent camping here, seems a bit tight for RV's. It's a one mile walk to the Au Sable lighthouse on a very easy service road. The first night we checked in, someone was in our spot. The camp host Dave was so nice and so helpful. He found the person and had them leave. Camping here is by reservation only, but there's always some entitled person who feels they're above that. Anyway, Dave and his wife were so nice. They let us know about fishing spots nearby and also where we could have the dog. I hope when we go back next year, they will be the hosts. The beach is a short walk. We took our chairs and watched the sunset. We loved it here.

Rachael D

Loop:Lower

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Reviewed a month ago

Site was nice, nice elevated tent site and fire pit. Was convenient to have 2 trails right in the campground.

Lauren T

Loop:Lower

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Reviewed a month ago

We loved this site! Small campground so there was almost no noise or traffic from fellow campers, allowing us to hear the sounds of Lake Superior! Spacious site with plenty of trees offering privacy from neighbors. The pit toilets were very clean, the campsite hosts were great, and overall we had no issues. This was our favorite campsite in the UP, I would definitely recommend!

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