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Hurricane River Campground

P.O. Box 40, Munising, Michigan, United States

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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.

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🚐 01, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 24 × 14 ft · Gravel

🚐 01, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 34 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 02, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel

🚐 02, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel

🚐 03, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel

🚐 03, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 18 ft · Gravel

🚐 04, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 04, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel

🚐 05, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel

🚐 05, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel

🚐 06, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 28 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 06, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel

🚐 07, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 33 × 12 ft · Gravel

🚐 07, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel

🚐 08, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 42 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 09, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel

🚐 09, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 17 ft · Gravel

🚐 10, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 10, Loop: Upper RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel

🚐 11, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel

🚐 12, Loop: Lower RV

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Pet Friendly · 36 × 16 ft · Gravel

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🚐 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.

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4.5

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Based on 346 reviews

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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Vince W

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September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: Upper

First thing camping with my wife. Was very grateful that I got reservation last minute online.
Camping site is very nice. Very easy to find. Very close to the shore even though it was the upper campground. Very quiet and dark at night.
Only negative I can think of is the vault bathrooms could be a little cleaner but no regrets. We got our rustic camping experience. Definitely will come back again.
Plenty of things to do. You can drive to grand marais. Go hike the north country trail. Swim at the many beaches along the shoreline. See the log slide.

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Vicki H

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September 15, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Lower

This was a great place - we enjoyed the hike to the lighthouse and the private spot. The beach was perfect with the best sunsets we've seen in awhile.

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Monica N

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September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower

Beautiful and well kept campground. Very easy access to the North Country Trail with lots of beautiful views. Watching the Hurricane River swell after a rain and pour into Superior was really cool.

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Teresa H

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September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Upper

Loved this campground. Sites are large and semi-private. It is not on the lake (if you want lake access, choose the lower campground), but that keeps it quiet and uncrowded. Its worth noting that this area is about 20 mi from any of the pictured rocks hikes, but there are several other interesting hikes around and it is close to the North Country trail. No cell recepion here at all. Overall, I enjoyed my stay here.

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Kim Renner B

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September 29, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Upper

the site was a little tight to back into because of trees but not too bad. Very beautiful and quiet

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frank k

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September 29, 2021 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Lower

Nice and quiet. Beautiful spot

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John C

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September 30, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Lower

After driving 500 mi, someone had taken my campsite. No host to be found.

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Brett S

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October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower

Such a wonderful site! Do remember to bring in your own firewood and water as they won't be available in the campground.

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Robert B

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October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower

A very large and tight campground, with good but undersized bath and shower facilities.
It was clean and well managed.
Great location close to the Ferries to Mackinac Island.

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Jason T

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October 6, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper

Amazing place. Will be back

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Location & Directions for Hurricane River Campground

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

Elevation: 196 ft

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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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