About Hurricane River Campground
Number of accommodations: 21
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water Access
- Beach Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
Nicholas A
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Upper
No bad spot in the place if ya ask me.. I like the trail from upper to lower & all around.. would recommend
Eduardo S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Lower
The location was great! Our camping spot (#1) was less than 100 yds to the beach and less than 50 yds to the vault toilets (no running water in the restrooms but by the beach day-use parking lot there is a drinking fountain with lower faucet that was exceptionally good water to use for drinking, cooking, cleaning, etc). We could hear the waves crashing as we slept in our RV. There are a lot of trees that help block the winds from the lake and shade the campsite. We did have issues with our solar because of the trees shading our RV, but decided to move the RV to the upper lot during the day where it was more open to sunlight. Our RV is 25ft long and we pulled an 18ft car trailer behind it. The ranger suggested that we park the trailer up at the overflow lot for the week. It didn't cause any issues and allowed us to keep both our RV and SUV at the campsite. The camp hosts were extremely warm and welcoming. They answered any questions we had and greeted us at the site as we arrived. Right outside the vault toilets there was a nice butterfly garden where we just missed the mass migration of Monarchs but were able to see multiple caterpillars and subsequently, the chrysalis' hanging from the different flora. The campsite beach access boast a nice water fall and spectacular views of the Michigan sunsets!! Not a crowed beach at all, especially in the evening. There is so much to explore with short little day hikes to the many waterfalls in the region or the informative and exciting Picture Rock Cruise Tour in Munising, MI. Highly recommend the boat tour to get the best view of the Pictured Rocks. My suggestion would be to take a tour later in the afternoon to allow the sun to come over and illuminate the rocks for improved photos. Otherwise they will be slightly back-lit and not turn out as well. Recommend the Lower Hurricane Campsite to anyone wanting to visit the National Lake Shore. Can't wait to come back soon!!
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Lower
Excellent location for moderate hiking and exploring or swimming.
The site improvements such as new tent pads on the lower loop really helps elevate for rain run off.
We just love the large size of the sites that bring privacy.
The waves pounding all night from Lake Superior just sooth the soul for excellent sleeping.
Steven M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower
Very peaceful quiet campground. Wonderful viewing of Lake Superior day and Night and the Milkyway!
Heather M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Lower
The river is awesome. Cool rocks. Camp hosts were friendly, helpful & well informed with the area. Wildlife. You can walk to the beach. I saw a hare.
Andrew C
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Upper
Nice simple campground. There was not lake access from the campground
Kevin P
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower
Great campground, water/bathrooms conveniently located.
Amelia T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower
Wonderful campground! Quiet and the sites were spacious. The kids loved playing in the river too!
Babette S
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Lower
Excellent sites and facilities, still keeping off the track feel.
John B
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Lower
Hurricane River campground is a favorite of mine. It is small with approximately twenty-four sites, and pit toilets. The beach and river are just steps from the campsites--and the scenery is gorgeous! From your campsite you can explore miles of rugged coastline, hike to the lighthouse and beyond along the North Country Trail, or just sit on the beach, taking in the amazing sunsets and star filled nights! The campground is just minutes from Pictured Rock landmarks like the Log Slide and the Great Sable Dunes. Hot showers, food, and supplies can be found in Grand Marais, fifteen minutes east of the campground. I have camped at Hurricane River many times, and it will continue to be a preferred destination!
Location Hurricane River Campground
Address:
P.O. Box 40
Munising, MI, 49862
United States
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.
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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