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.

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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

Based on 346 reviews

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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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Magdalena W

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June 12, 2023 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Upper

Beautiful, small, quiet campground. The mosquitoes were really bad when we were there, but the park employee told us that's unusual. We only had pit toilets, but the park employees kept them really clean. We had trash and recycling conveniently located in different parts of the campground. There was a nice trail from the Upper Loop to the Lower Loop and from there we get access to the beach and the North Country Scenic Trail that connects to Twelvemile Beach and Au Sable Light Station. The Hurricane River Beach was wonderful and we had fun watching the brook trout going up the river.

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Guadalupe G

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June 11, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Lower

We couldn’t even end up camping because of the overwhelming number of mosquitoes. We had to turn back around and get a hotel room. The campground was ok, looked small and not worth the camping experience

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Tom D

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June 9, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Upper

very nice campsites, bathrooms, and trails, and the beach and lake are treasures

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Jim E

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June 8, 2023 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Upper

Site was fine,limits on pet areas East of 12 mi seem new.

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Kathleen D

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June 4, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Lower

Campsite was very nice, but 37 mi from Munising, if taking a boat tour. We didn’t spend a lot of time at camp. There were mosquitos, as the site was wooded. We weee across the road from the beach, which wasn’t visible through the trees, but a very short walk. Restrooms were reasonably clean

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Maria M

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June 1, 2023 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Upper

Central to many hikes.

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Connie M

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May 29, 2023 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Lower

Very nice rustic campground, clean vault restrooms, awesome tent sites wide drives for vehicles! Nice and quiet! Will definitely go again.

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Christine G

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May 29, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: Upper

It was a very relaxing visit.

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Kenneth K

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May 27, 2023 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Lower

Campsites were very nice. We stayed at #9. #10 has a view of water if you position your tent that way. Loved being across the road from the lake with the sounds of the waves as you fall asleep. We went early (May 19-21) and we found no trail maps at campground entry or camp wood to buy. We had to buy wood at some roadside place. Many small roadside spots were still closed being it was so early in the season so be prepared and buy some before you enter park area. No cell service, which was ok for us but if you need it don’t plan on it. Vault bathrooms were very clean and well maintained. Bear boxes located throughout park to store food for people who didn’t camp with a car. Campsite also has bear proof garbage boxes. Just would have been nice to have a trail map for our hikes. Would definitely stay here again.

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Pedro S

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May 25, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Lower

This campground is a gem. The upper loop is less traveled but further from the lake (still a short walk). The lower loop is just about on the lake. A trail runs thru it, so you often see hikers and backpackers, but it still feels like you're away from everything.
Be mindful: cell signal is not existent here.
In the lower loop, some sites feel more private than others. I was in site 9 and while wooded, I was surrounded on three sides by the campground road. In the off season, it was still quiet, but I can see how this can get annoying for some people. Still, with only 12 sites in the lower loop and 10 in the upper, this is much less crowded than Twelvemile Campground.

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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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