Lake off the shore of Little Beaver Campground on sunny day
Little Beaver Lake Campsite
White Pine trail access from campground
Vault bathrooms at Little Beaver Lake campground.
Site map for Little Beaver Lake Campground

About Little Beaver Campground

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 mi (39.8 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.  This small campground (9 sites) is located 3 mi (0.6 mi) north of Alger County Road H-58 and 20 mi northeast of Munising on Little Beaver Lake. One campsite is wheelchair accessible. Because of the small campsites and the narrow, twisting, hilly access road it is highly suggested you check the campsite length, width, and height before booking.Pets are NOT allowed at Little Beaver Campground.A small boat ramp is available for launching boats. Only electric motors are permitted on Little Beaver Lake and Beaver Lake as these lakes are within the Beaver Basin Wilderness area. Little Beaver also features the Little Beaver Nature Trail, a 1 mi (.1.9 mi) loop trail. A 1.5 mi (1.5 mi) trail leads to Lake Superior and connects with the North Country Trail.

Available sites

9 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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9 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 1 RV
26 × 15 ft · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 2 RV
28 × 11 ft · Gravel
🚐 3 RV
26 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 4 RV
26 × 11 ft · Gravel
🚐 5 RV
21 × 19 ft · Gravel
🚐 6 RV
26 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 7 RV
26 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 8 RV
26 × 10 ft · Gravel
⛺ 9 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews

301 reviews

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Little Beaver Campground offers a serene and clean environment, with well-maintained pit toilets, potable water, and proximity to beautiful hiking trails and scenic views of Little Beaver Lake. Visitors appreciate the small size and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for those looking to escape the crowds. However, some reviewers reported issues with campsite reservation discrepancies and mosquito infestations, suggesting caution during bug season.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

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Adam w

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June 29, 2023 Stayed at: 2

It was lovely seeing the beavers and swan everyday! Watch out for the chipmunks!!! 10/10

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Samuel H

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June 21, 2023 Stayed at: 7

Great experience overall. Large campsite with plenty of room between sites. The only problem was the 3-mile, narrow and winding gravel road to the campground which could accommodate only small trailers. Pulling our 21-foot trailer down the road was a little scary.

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Samuel H

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June 21, 2023 Stayed at: 7

Great experience overall. Large campsite with plenty of room between sites. The only problem was the 3-mile, narrow and winding gravel road to the campground which could accommodate only small trailers. Pulling our 21-foot trailer down the road was a little scary.

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Bruce W

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June 2, 2023 Stayed at: 5

Small, nice campsite with the worst-smelling vault toilet I have ever encountered. I could smell the toilet in my tent 200 ft away. The western end of 12-mile beach is beautiful and well worth the 1.5-mile hike to get there.

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Maria M

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June 2, 2023 Stayed at: 3

I love this campground because of the proximity to some remarkable hikes. Little Beaver lake is right at the campground too. The campground is a bit hairy getting into because of the road, but it has been improved tremendously. They do cap the length of the vehicle

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Bruce W

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June 2, 2023 Stayed at: 5

Small, nice campsite with the worst-smelling vault toilet I have ever encountered. I could smell the toilet in my tent 200 ft away. The western end of 12-mile beach is beautiful and well worth the 1.5-mile hike to get there.

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Maria M

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June 2, 2023 Stayed at: 3

I love this campground because of the proximity to some remarkable hikes. Little Beaver lake is right at the campground too. The campground is a bit hairy getting into because of the road, but it has been improved tremendously. They do cap the length of the vehicle

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Todd D

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May 26, 2023 Stayed at: 6

Its extremely hard to back our tiny 18 ft. trailer into a site. It appears to be intentional making it hard on trailer campers to use this campground. ie... more guided towards pop up or tent campers. Frustrating because we have fished this for over 40 years and have seen the negative changes to fishermen and trailers campers desires. We found the campground tidy and clean. We were the very first ones for the summer season because it opened on the very day we stayed. Bathrooms were super clean for outhouses. Fire pits were tidy. Boat launch was good. Park ranger had no personality. He was rather abrasive. We were legal w/ our new added fee vehicle permit and our posted campsite
permit that I printed so I wasn't hastled like others at 9am. Most campers didn't post their permit so they were woke up by a ranger. Seen a girl ticketed for sleeping in her car at the boat launch parking area. No sites available... tired of driving so slept there. Bad idea... expect a rude ranger and a ticket. p.s. NO SIGNAGE POSTED FOR BOAT TRAILER PARKING BY THE LAUNCH... SO WE HAD TO UNDUE TRAILERS AND BACK THEM INTO THE WOOD BECAUSE HIKERS PARKED IN BOAT TRAILER AREA. Put up some signage. Weather was cold because of that bugs werent' bad until last. Fishing was terrible. No darn fish that lake. Road going in this year was pretty good. Our camp had 4 vehicles for 4 guys. all paid the new vehicle fee of $30 for the season. Park Service reeped their fees on us. Use to be just pay for a site and fish w/ a gas motor. Not anymore. We had to row full end of the lake do the weather an no juice left in battery. Would have called 911 but there is no service. Terrible idea shutting off lake to gas motors. We almost had a heartattack rowing. both in our 60s. Hope you have a spotter if you stay in a trailer... you will need it do to huge stones placed where you back up everywhere.

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Todd D

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May 26, 2023 Stayed at: 6

Its extremely hard to back our tiny 18 ft. trailer into a site. It appears to be intentional making it hard on trailer campers to use this campground. ie... more guided towards pop up or tent campers. Frustrating because we have fished this for over 40 years and have seen the negative changes to fishermen and trailers campers desires. We found the campground tidy and clean. We were the very first ones for the summer season because it opened on the very day we stayed. Bathrooms were super clean for outhouses. Fire pits were tidy. Boat launch was good. Park ranger had no personality. He was rather abrasive. We were legal w/ our new added fee vehicle permit and our posted campsite
permit that I printed so I wasn't hastled like others at 9am. Most campers didn't post their permit so they were woke up by a ranger. Seen a girl ticketed for sleeping in her car at the boat launch parking area. No sites available... tired of driving so slept there. Bad idea... expect a rude ranger and a ticket. p.s. NO SIGNAGE POSTED FOR BOAT TRAILER PARKING BY THE LAUNCH... SO WE HAD TO UNDUE TRAILERS AND BACK THEM INTO THE WOOD BECAUSE HIKERS PARKED IN BOAT TRAILER AREA. Put up some signage. Weather was cold because of that bugs werent' bad until last. Fishing was terrible. No darn fish that lake. Road going in this year was pretty good. Our camp had 4 vehicles for 4 guys. all paid the new vehicle fee of $30 for the season. Park Service reeped their fees on us. Use to be just pay for a site and fish w/ a gas motor. Not anymore. We had to row full end of the lake do the weather an no juice left in battery. Would have called 911 but there is no service. Terrible idea shutting off lake to gas motors. We almost had a heartattack rowing. both in our 60s. Hope you have a spotter if you stay in a trailer... you will need it do to huge stones placed where you back up everywhere.

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Patti M

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October 17, 2022 Stayed at: 6

Beautiful, quiet location. Our rig lost all battery power and we couldn't close or pull up leveling jacks. No cell service either. So as we wondered what to do next, some young women camping next to us offered their car for us to go find cell service and call for help. As we were contemplating this, a park staff member came by to check on the camping site. We told him our dilemma and he went out of his way to get a small portable generator which was enough to start us up. Outstanding service by the park staff and the young women camping near us. One knows the risk of camping off grid but assumes it all works out in the end. Thanks to these folks it did. Beautiful place to be.

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Location & Directions for Little Beaver Campground

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

Elevation: 189 ft

Nearest town

Munising, MI - 22 mi

About 32 min to downtown

Highway access

Little Beaver Campground is accessible via M-28, which is approximately 20 miles to the south. From M-28, visitors can take local roads to reach the campground.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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