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Rudolph K
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: East
Beautiful, quiet, lack of artificial light let's you actually see the milky way❤❤❤ rustic, clean. Perfect.
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About Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin
Twelvemile Beach Campground is a beautiful campground along Lake Superior located within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, just 15 mi (14.9 mi) west of Grand Marais. There are 36 sites total, including 2 universally accessible sites. Twelvemile Beach has water, pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and an interpretive amphitheater. The campground has access to the North Country Trail and the two mile (2 mi) long self-guided White Birch Interpretive Trail. The turning radius and some of the parking at sites are limited, so the Park recommends that camper, or vehicle/trailer length should NOT exceed 42 ft (13 m).
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01, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 14 ft · Gravel
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04, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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06, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Gravel
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07, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 14 ft · Gravel
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08, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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09, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
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10, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 13 ft · Gravel
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12, Loop: East
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13, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel
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14, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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15, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 11 ft · Gravel
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17, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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18, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 25 × 14 ft · Gravel
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19, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 25 × 13 ft · Gravel
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20, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 13 ft · Gravel
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21, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 14 ft · Gravel
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22, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel
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23, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel
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24, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel
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25, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 13 ft · Gravel
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26, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel
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27, Loop: West
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28, Loop: West
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29, Loop: West
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30, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel
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31, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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32, Loop: West
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33, Loop: West
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35, Loop: West
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36, Loop: West
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37, Loop: West
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Twelvemile Cabin, Loop: West
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01, Loop: East
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04, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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05, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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06, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Gravel
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07, Loop: East
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08, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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09, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 13 ft · Gravel
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10, Loop: East
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12, Loop: East
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13, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel
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14, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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15, Loop: East
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 11 ft · Gravel
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17, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
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18, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 25 × 14 ft · Gravel
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19, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 25 × 13 ft · Gravel
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20, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 13 ft · Gravel
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21, Loop: West
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22, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel
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23, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel
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24, Loop: West
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25, Loop: West
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26, Loop: West
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27, Loop: West
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28, Loop: West
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29, Loop: West
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30, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Gravel
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31, Loop: West
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32, Loop: West
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33, Loop: West
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34, Loop: West
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35, Loop: West
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36, Loop: West
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel
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37, Loop: West
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Twelvemile Cabin, Loop: West
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Reviews
1075 reviews
Summary
Twelvemile Beach Campground offers stunning views of Lake Superior and spacious, well-maintained campsites, providing a peaceful atmosphere for visitors. Campground hosts are friendly and helpful, contributing to a clean and welcoming environment. However, challenges with the reservation system and occasional mosquito swarms have been noted by guests, highlighting the need for preparation regarding bug protection and awareness of site availability.
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4.6
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LYNN Y
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 Stayed at: 37, Loop: West
The out houses were utterly neglected. I have been enjoying this campground for 40+ years. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had with respect to the out houses. They were dirty and the toilet paper dispensers were not refilled.
It also appears the recycling containers are being removed at the same time garbage containers are being reduced in their numbers. If the recycling containers are indeed being eliminated, there will needs to be far more trash receptacles to handle that load. Otherwise, there will be more litter or folks will be burning things that should not be burned. The general public simply will NOT pack out their trash.
The "reservation only" camping is poorly executed, in my opinion, due mostly to the fact that one needs to drive upwards of 35 mi to get a phone connection so that they may make a reservation. I suggest putting a wifi hot spot (with a VERY low strength signal, that will not reach the campground sites) at the campground entrance (at the H-58 campground sign). That would allow people to make a reservation (or add more nights to an existing reservation) without the 70 mi round trip.
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Mary M
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 Stayed at: 26, Loop: West
Difficult to determine the site you want without seeing pictures or being at site. Since their is no cell service at the site it is not possible to register at the sight.
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Sophia C
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 Stayed at: 08, Loop: East
Nice campsite with lots of trees and easy access to the lakeshore. Clean drinking water, and restrooms were well maintained.
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Rudolph K
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: East
Beautiful, quiet, lack of artificial light let's you actually see the milky way❤❤❤ rustic, clean. Perfect.
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LYNN Y
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 Stayed at: 37, Loop: West
The out houses were utterly neglected. I have been enjoying this campground for 40+ years. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had with respect to the out houses. They were dirty and the toilet paper dispensers were not refilled.
It also appears the recycling containers are being removed at the same time garbage containers are being reduced in their numbers. If the recycling containers are indeed being eliminated, there will needs to be far more trash receptacles to handle that load. Otherwise, there will be more litter or folks will be burning things that should not be burned. The general public simply will NOT pack out their trash.
The "reservation only" camping is poorly executed, in my opinion, due mostly to the fact that one needs to drive upwards of 35 mi to get a phone connection so that they may make a reservation. I suggest putting a wifi hot spot (with a VERY low strength signal, that will not reach the campground sites) at the campground entrance (at the H-58 campground sign). That would allow people to make a reservation (or add more nights to an existing reservation) without the 70 mi round trip.
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Mary M
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 Stayed at: 26, Loop: West
Difficult to determine the site you want without seeing pictures or being at site. Since their is no cell service at the site it is not possible to register at the sight.
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Megan G
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: West
This was an awesome site! We stayed at Twelve Mile Beach on the lake side of the road. Our site backed up to the beach and it was beautiful. We went in September and it was a little cold so make sure to dress warm if you are going in autumn. It stormed half the time we were there but we still had a blast. I recommend an overhead tarp if you are anticipating rain. Make sure to bring local firewood ahead of time if you plan on having a fire going. The chipmunks are always hungry and curious so always make sure to store your food. The sites are fairly close together but still far enough to have privacy. Beautiful campsite!
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Megan G
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: West
This was an awesome site! We stayed at Twelve Mile Beach on the lake side of the road. Our site backed up to the beach and it was beautiful. We went in September and it was a little cold so make sure to dress warm if you are going in autumn. It stormed half the time we were there but we still had a blast. I recommend an overhead tarp if you are anticipating rain. Make sure to bring local firewood ahead of time if you plan on having a fire going. The chipmunks are always hungry and curious so always make sure to store your food. The sites are fairly close together but still far enough to have privacy. Beautiful campsite!
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Frances W
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 Stayed at: 21, Loop: West
Beautiful beach steps away from the campground. Campsites nicely wooded and sufficiently far away from next door campers. Loved our stay.
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Location & Directions for Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin
Munising Falls Visitor Center, 1505 Sandpoint Road, Munising, MI 49862 United States
Elevation: 195 ft
Getting There
Twelvemile Beach Campground is located 15 mi (14.9 mi) west of Grand Marais off Alger County Road H-58 (34 mi/34.2 mi east of Munising).
Highway access
Twelvemile Beach Campground is accessible via M-28, which is approximately 20 miles to the south, providing access to other major routes in the region.
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 at any time of day in the west-end loop (#17 - #37) of Twelvemile Beach Campground nor in sites designated as generator free at Hurricane River Campground.
- Upon arrival, you can occupy your site any time after 11:00 am. There are generator-free areas at Twelvemile Beach and Hurricane River Campgrounds. Music should be for private listening only.
- 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.Campsites 4, 26, and 35 can be reserved two weeks before your intended arrival date while Campsites 8, 15, and 33 can be reserved four days before your intended arrival date.
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