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Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin

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Vault restrooms at Twelve Mile Campground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

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 miles (24 km) 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 (3.2 km) 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 feet (13 m). 

Number of accommodations: 36

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

36 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: East
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
33, Loop: West
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
34, Loop: West
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
35, Loop: West
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: West
No Hookups
Price not available
🏠 Twelvemile Cabin, Loop: West
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available

Reviews (970)

What Guests Are Saying

Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin is praised for its stunning scenery, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a favorite among visitors. Clean bathrooms, beautiful sunsets, and easy access to the beach enhance the overall experience. While some noted challenges like biting flies and limited water access for campers, these did not overshadow the campground's charm and potential for a peaceful getaway.

Review Summary

4.6
970 reviews
5
75.7%
734
4
15.3%
148
3
5.8%
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2
2.1%
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12

Rachel C

Verified

July 15, 2022 Stayed at: 26, Loop: West

5

I don't even want to write a review because I want to be able to get a campsite next time- but this campsite was amazing!! Easy to find, beautiful sites along the lake, camphost was super helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely come back hopefully before the end of the summer!

Michelle O

Verified

July 15, 2022 Stayed at: 31, Loop: West

5

Wonderful campground! It was so nice to be able to just walk down a handful of steps to a quiet beach. The ranger programs were outstanding, and the camp host was so attentive! Our only complaint is that there were no recycle bins.

Deborah G

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: East

5

This campground was truly amazing, and exactly what my family and I needed. It is very clean and super quiet, so you can hear the waves easily. We stayed at site 2 and it was wonderful. Make sure you buy plenty of fire wood before you enter the park because it is a drive to get firewood. The camp host was really friendly and knowledgable. Never had any issues with bears or racoons. The beach is supe clean and nice. I wish I had more time there to enjoy it. I loved every minute of this place. I have xfinity for my phone service and there was no cell reception at the camp ground but if you drove back to the main road 2 minutes or so I had great reception. Again, I have no compaints or anything negative to say about this place. It was just incredible. Even the bathrooms were clean, well stocked with toilet paper, just take a latern at night as there is no light in there.

Deborah G

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: East

5

This campground was truly amazing, and exactly what my family and I needed. It is very clean and super quiet, so you can hear the waves easily. We stayed at site 2 and it was wonderful. Make sure you buy plenty of fire wood before you enter the park because it is a drive to get firewood. The camp host was really friendly and knowledgable. Never had any issues with bears or racoons. The beach is supe clean and nice. I wish I had more time there to enjoy it. I loved every minute of this place. I have xfinity for my phone service and there was no cell reception at the camp ground but if you drove back to the main road 2 minutes or so I had great reception. Again, I have no compaints or anything negative to say about this place. It was just incredible. Even the bathrooms were clean, well stocked with toilet paper, just take a latern at night as there is no light in there.

Stephen O

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 37, Loop: West

5

Campground was directly on the top of the dunes overlooking Lake Superior. Even though our site was not lake front it was an easy walk to the dunes and water. Site was large, private and clean. Had nice fire pit, table, tent and rv location all set back from roadway. Would definitely retiring.

Veronica O

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 28, Loop: West

3

The cool mornings at this campground were amazing. However the afternoon and evenings until dark were challenging for our family due to the large volume of biting Stable Flies. They were vicious and overwhelming for our kiddos who are 4 and 6.

The sunset was amazing but challenging to truly take in with the flies. I would come back but only do so late fall or very early spring.

Christopher C

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: East

4

We've been coming to pictured rocks for many years, this year the black flies were pretty bad, it seems to be fairly dependent on the temperature, if it's above 75 or so, then the flies tend to get worse, as the temperature cools the flies go away, not much seems to work to keep them away, maybe there's some remedy out there, but it can get pretty bad. Otherwise as always a beautiful sight, the water was cooler than normal for this time of the year as June was a very cool month in the area. a very refreshing dip in the water was briefly enjoyed/endured.

Cacy M

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 24, Loop: West

3

Loud and inconsiderate campers at the site next door greatly impacted my experience. If you are planning for a large group, please get a group site. Some people need to be reminded that a campground is not their backyard.

Stephen O

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 37, Loop: West

5

Campground was directly on the top of the dunes overlooking Lake Superior. Even though our site was not lake front it was an easy walk to the dunes and water. Site was large, private and clean. Had nice fire pit, table, tent and rv location all set back from roadway. Would definitely retiring.

Veronica O

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 28, Loop: West

3

The cool mornings at this campground were amazing. However the afternoon and evenings until dark were challenging for our family due to the large volume of biting Stable Flies. They were vicious and overwhelming for our kiddos who are 4 and 6.

The sunset was amazing but challenging to truly take in with the flies. I would come back but only do so late fall or very early spring.

Location Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin

Address:
Munising Falls Visitor Center, 1505 Sandpoint Road
Munising, MI, 49862
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.6391 / -86.2178

Elevation: 195 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 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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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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