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Brian H
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper
Things could definitely be explained a little better like where the water is. And oh boy buckle up for them northern mosquitoes.
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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.
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01, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 24 × 14 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 34 × 15 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 18 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 15 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 28 × 15 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 33 × 12 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel
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08, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 42 × 15 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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11, Loop: Lower
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01, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 24 × 14 ft · Gravel
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01, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 34 × 15 ft · Gravel
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02, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel
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02, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel
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03, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
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03, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 18 ft · Gravel
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04, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 15 ft · Gravel
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04, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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05, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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05, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
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06, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 28 × 15 ft · Gravel
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06, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
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07, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 33 × 12 ft · Gravel
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07, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel
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08, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 42 × 15 ft · Gravel
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09, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel
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09, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel
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10, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 15 ft · Gravel
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10, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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11, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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12, Loop: Lower
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 16 ft · Gravel
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Reviews
346 reviews
Summary
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.
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4.5
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Based on 346 reviews
5 stars
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Glenda B
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Lower
Small quiet campground. Easy walk to the beautiful beach (dog friendly). Lots of pretty rocks. Sites are small, but fairly private.
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Steven K
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Upper
Restful and quiet, well cared for campground. Loved the walk to Au Sable Light Station and the numerous beach access points
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Jana B
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Lower
Nice large campsites. Clean and well kept.
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Christie S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 Stayed at: 06, Loop: Lower
Beautiful spot with a nice small beach area and clean campsites.
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Andrea D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower
Very clean and spacious campsites! Bathrooms were clean. Water is a little bit of a walk, but not too bad.
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Edward K
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 Stayed at: 06, Loop: Lower
The campground was clean and quite. Beautiful sunsets from the beach that was walking distance from the campsites.
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Colleen G
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: Upper
We made reservations on recreation.gov for this campground on the morning of arrival for two nights. We spent the first night and went on a wonderful hike from the campground. On arriving back to our site we had a ticket saying we had not obtained a camping permit. We tried to find a ranger to show him the email confirmation of our reservation but no luck. Office closed, no phone number. We have had to send emails to the national headquarters who say they haven’t received the ticket yet and it could be 6-8 weeks. They said it may even come to a court appearance to fight this.
Loved the park but this reservation system with no rangers to talk too is not working. We could be dealing with this for months.
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Pam H
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower
Beautiful location and site. Our only problem was that someone was set up in the spot we reserved. And there was no campground host to go to. But this may have been due to the govt shutdown.
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Gwen F
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Lower
Absolutely loved it! Gorgeous views and close to the trails. Loved how close it was to the lighthouse.
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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...
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.
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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