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Hurricane River Campground

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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Hurricane River Campground

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. 

Number of accommodations: 21

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

21 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 01, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: Lower
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (273)

What Guests Are Saying

Hurricane River Campground offers a beautiful and quiet setting with well-maintained, spacious campsites located near Lake Superior and hiking trails. Campers enjoyed the clean facilities, scenic views, and proximity to stunning sunsets and the beach. While some experienced challenges with the reservation system and biting flies, many found the campground to be a lovely retreat and a great base for exploring the area.

Review Summary

4.5
273 reviews
5
67.4%
184
4
22.3%
61
3
5.9%
16
2
1.8%
5
1
2.6%
7

Gerardo R

Verified

August 26, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower

5

Even though I only spent the night there, it was a fantastic campground. Catching the sunrise over by the lighthouse was one of my favorite things I've done all year. I had no cell service whatsoever, which made the experience even better. 10/10

Monika L

Verified

August 25, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Lower

4

We stayed at the Lower Hurricane River Campground for a week in mid-August. Beautiful campsites provide privacy from neighboring sites. The parking for the AuSable Lighthouse trail (part of the North Country Trail) just before the entrance to the campground is typically filled for most of the day. The trail goes through the campground. The campground's water station is shared with hikers, as are the spacious and generally clean vault toilet facilities. There's a short and easily accessible pathway leading down to the beach. Trash is picked up daily, and maintenance is provided to the campground facilities. On our last night the batteries to the water station had failed, so we had to drive 0.2 miles to the Upper Hurricane River Campground to get water for drinking and cooking. The beach is great for watching sunsets, and campsites are convenient to multiple hiking trails.

Patrick M

Verified

August 25, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Lower

5

Great campground

jack g

Verified

August 22, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Upper

5

a clean restroom, quiet neighbors and a friendly campground host.
one can't expect much more than that

Debra V

Verified

August 11, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper

4

Wish this campground had direct access to the beach - had to go to lower campground to access

Mineka D

Verified

August 10, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Lower

5

Be prepared for up north bugs, plan a accordingly, and you'll be golden.
Clean site, wonderful hosts, so much to see. If you're adventurous and bring your day pack gear the chapel falls-mosquito falls loop is a must.

Kaitlyn D

Verified

August 6, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Lower

5

This was the best campsite I have ever stayed at! Our site had a little trail that went straight down to the water, it was so peaceful and serene. Highly recommend and look forward to coming back already!

Lauren R

Verified

August 3, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Upper

5

Campground was great! Clean and well kept. Camp hosts were very friendly and helpful. Could walk to the lighthouse from our site

Dar M

Verified

August 3, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower

1

Very disappointing that there was no firewood for sale at campground. After driving 4 hours we need to drive another 23 miles round trip to Grand Morais to get some.

Cristina D

Verified

July 30, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Lower

5

This campground was perfect for us. Sites are very private and steps away from the river and the beach.

Location Hurricane River Campground

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

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.664 / -86.1662

Elevation: 196 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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