Mouth of Hurricane River
Hurricane River Campground
Vault Restrooms at Hurrican River Campground
Water fountain/spout available at campground
The Au Sable Light Station accessible from the Hurricane River Campground.

Featured amenities

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About Hurricane River Campground

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 mi 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 mi (11.8 mi) 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 (3.1 mi) 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. 

Available sites

21 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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21 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 01, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 24 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 01, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 34 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 28 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 33 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: Lower RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 16 ft · Gravel

Reviews

346 reviews

Summary

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Hurricane River Campground is praised for its beautiful location near Lake Superior, with clean facilities and well-maintained sites that offer privacy. Campers enjoy the easy access to hiking trails, pristine beaches, and the soothing sound of waves. However, many reviews mention issues with mosquitoes and the need for better campground management, including the presence of hosts and clearer information. Overall, it’s seen as a lovely spot, especially for hikers and nature lovers.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

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5 stars 69.1% (239)
4 stars 19.7% (68)
3 stars 5.5% (19)
2 stars 2.0% (7)
1 star 3.8% (13)

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Henny R

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Lower

We had a really wonderful camping experience at Hurricane River campground. The campground host, Tom, was very helpful with information. The campsites were beautiful and well maintained, offering a lovely privacy. We felt very fortunate to have the ability to camp at Hurricane River. What a gorgeous site!

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Julie I

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August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Upper

We camped in site 4 and it was great!! It’s a beautiful place to see!!

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David G

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August 23, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Lower

no comment

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Amy H

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August 14, 2025 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower

Awesome site. Beautiful beach.

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Kristen C

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August 12, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Upper

We only stayed here 1 night, but loved how woodsy and private the sites were.

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Peter S

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August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Upper

Great location and lovely campground

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James C

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August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper

This campground was really nice and well kept and quiet. Very well spaced out and at times it felt like we were the only ones there. Site 10 is amazing but so are most of the other ones there too. I always like to walk the campground and see what the other sites look like and I would have been happy with any of them. This campground is about 20 minutes give or take from Grand Marais which has some basic needs, Munising is about an hour drive the other direction and offers a lot more so consider that. But we didn’t mind that, most of what the Park has to offer is towards Munising and we spent most of time in that direction. Driving back towards the campground made it feel a lot more remote like dispersed camping but with water and toilet facilities. We absolutely loved this campground and spent a lot time just hanging out and enjoying the camp life.

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Dawn K

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August 2, 2025 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower

Loved our stay! So quiet, beautiful site, access to beach.

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Kevan A

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July 29, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: Upper

Potable water was difficult to access with an RV. The only water was from a push button faucet located on the drinking fountains. I checked with the camp host and she confirmed this. The water pressure was extremely low and it took 20 minutes to fill a 5-gallon bottle. There were no showers or flush toilets. It was challenging to have a comfortable visit.

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kate S

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July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower

Amazing, lush, secluded! A real magical place

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Location & Directions for Hurricane River Campground

P.O. Box 40, Munising, MI 49862 United States

Elevation: 196 ft

Getting There

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 h...

Nearest town

Munising, MI - 37 mi

About 45 min to downtown

Highway access

Hurricane River Campground is accessible via Michigan highway M-28, which connects to Munising to the west, and Michigan highway M-77, which leads to Grand Marais to the east. State highway M-94 also provides access to the area.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

11AM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • Conditions for all camping: Camping is limited to 14 days per calendar year within the Lakeshore. Permits are required for all camping. Camping is only allowed at designated locations. Overflow camping is prohibited. A campsite must be occupied by the person in possession of the permit for the campsite on the date(s) of occupancy. The campsite must be vacated by 11:00 am of the following day. Campers must have the appropriate camping permit in their possession. Campers must pay required fees for the site they are occupying.
  • Drive-in Camping Regulations:Only one screened porch/tent may be placed over the picnic table per site. A screened tent does not count towards the four tents per site limit.No more than eight persons per site.There is not a vehicle limit per site. Vehicles must fit within the parking space provided. This is strictly enforced; there are plenty of day use parking spaces nearby for extra vehicles.All tents must be placed on or within 6 feet of the existing tent pad. A maximum combination of 4 tents or sleeping hammocks are allowed on the campsite.Generator use is not allowed in sites designated as generator free at Hurricane River Campground (#4 - #7).
  • Please print your reservation and have it with you or attached to campsite post.
  • Fire Regulations: The lighting or maintaining of open fires is generally prohibited, except in government provided metal fire rings and fire grills at the locations they are provided, or in personal self-contained charcoal grills in a parking lot or paved sidewalk. Campfires are permitted in fire rings only. Fires or hot coals cannot be left unattended. Beach fires are not allowed. Fire must be extinguished entirely using water and not buried. Purchase wood locally. No collecting of wood. No cutting of standing trees or limbs. Ash firewood is prohibited.
  • Pets / The following areas are closed to dogs, cats or any other domesticated animal: The North Country Trail and Sand Point Marsh Trail. The Grand Sable Dunes Natural Area and adjacent Log Slide dune field. All winter ski trails which are maintained by grooming. All park areas east of Miners Beach to the western edge of 12 Mile Beach Campground is closed to pets including: Little Beaver Lake Campground Beaver Basin Overlook Parking Area   Pets must always be on leash. Please dispose of all pet waste in the appropriate receptacles. This closure does not affect legal hunting as defined in 36 CFR 7.32.
  • Food Storage / The following conditions for the storage of food are in effect in the entirety of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: All food items, lawfully taken fish and wildlife, garbage and equipment used to cook or store food must be kept sealed in a vehicle, or in a camping unit that is constructed of solid, non-pliable material, in government provided receptacles or suspended at least 10 feet above the ground and 4 feet horizontally from a post, tree trunk or other object. This is bear country! Proper storage ensures safety for you and members of your party when enjoying the natural resource. Violations of food storage rules may result in fines.
  • Conditions for the disposal, containerization, or carryout of human body waste have been established as follows: Where toilet facilities are not provided, human wastes will be disposed at least 200 feet from a trail, campsite, or water source; in a hole at least six inches deep; and covered with earth or packed out of the park. Where toilet facilities are provided (park campgrounds), human waste shall not be disposed of in park trash cans. Portable toilet facilities may be used (such as in a camper) if graywater and sewage remain contained within the vehicle. Tent style enclosures for campsite portable toilets and/or showers are prohibited.
  • 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 reservation are accepted. 
  • Other: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.

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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