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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

Tara O

Verified

November 8, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: East

5

We had the great joy of camping here at the end of October. I had originally booked Site #24, but when I wanted to add another night, it was booked, so then I booked #26. I was nervous about that site because it was only 30 feet long with posts along the pad, so I didn't think we'd be able to park across the driveway to accomodate both our 20-foot travel trailer and our truck. I kept checking, and finally Site #1 opened, so I took that and canceled my old one. Number 1 was incredible. It was separate from all the other campsites, it was huge, and it was right by the stairs going down to the beach. If you are coming with a big rig, don't bother. This campground is meant for pop-ups, tents, and small travel trailers. The larger sites are the ones in the generator loop. All the sites along the water are incredible, but if you can't get one of those, the ones on the other side of the road still have water views with 3 sets of stairs for beach access. We love Pictured Rocks and have camped at Hurricane River twice before and absolutely loved it. This campground is even better! We caught the North Country Trail right out of the campground and did a hike. We also drove to the Beaver Basin Trailhead and hiked along the lakes and then to Spray Falls. Amazing! Overall, it was a magical trip!

Shannon H

Verified

November 8, 2021 Stayed at: 24, Loop: West

5

Beautiful campground and beach! We weren’t able to leave the shelter of our van much because of the weather but the scenery was great and the fall foliage was spectacular! There was no cell service and the area is pretty remote so be sure to come prepared.

Tara O

Verified

November 8, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: East

5

We had the great joy of camping here at the end of October. I had originally booked Site #24, but when I wanted to add another night, it was booked, so then I booked #26. I was nervous about that site because it was only 30 feet long with posts along the pad, so I didn't think we'd be able to park across the driveway to accomodate both our 20-foot travel trailer and our truck. I kept checking, and finally Site #1 opened, so I took that and canceled my old one. Number 1 was incredible. It was separate from all the other campsites, it was huge, and it was right by the stairs going down to the beach. If you are coming with a big rig, don't bother. This campground is meant for pop-ups, tents, and small travel trailers. The larger sites are the ones in the generator loop. All the sites along the water are incredible, but if you can't get one of those, the ones on the other side of the road still have water views with 3 sets of stairs for beach access. We love Pictured Rocks and have camped at Hurricane River twice before and absolutely loved it. This campground is even better! We caught the North Country Trail right out of the campground and did a hike. We also drove to the Beaver Basin Trailhead and hiked along the lakes and then to Spray Falls. Amazing! Overall, it was a magical trip!

Shannon H

Verified

November 8, 2021 Stayed at: 24, Loop: West

5

Beautiful campground and beach! We weren’t able to leave the shelter of our van much because of the weather but the scenery was great and the fall foliage was spectacular! There was no cell service and the area is pretty remote so be sure to come prepared.

Jody N

Verified

November 6, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: West

4

A great central location to explore both ends of the Pictured Rocks area. We have a camper but noted the nice tent pads in each site.

Jody N

Verified

November 6, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: West

4

A great central location to explore both ends of the Pictured Rocks area. We have a camper but noted the nice tent pads in each site.

Carlos R

Verified

November 4, 2021 Stayed at: 29, Loop: West

5

Very peaceful, the drive into the campground in the fall is like no other. Beach a couple feet away doesn’t get much better than that! There’s a trail that goes for a couple miles within the campground along the beach. Closest place for supplies is roughly 30 min away into town.

Carlos R

Verified

November 4, 2021 Stayed at: 29, Loop: West

5

Very peaceful, the drive into the campground in the fall is like no other. Beach a couple feet away doesn’t get much better than that! There’s a trail that goes for a couple miles within the campground along the beach. Closest place for supplies is roughly 30 min away into town.

Rhonda M

Verified

November 3, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: East

3

You must have reservations in advance & there is no way to make them while at the park. It is disappointing that there are no sites left for spur of the moment travel.

Matthew A

Verified

November 3, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: East

4

Beautiful area to camp lots of outdoors things to do and see. But be sure you are prepared for any obstacles that may pop up...weather...trails...shelter. This is VERY serious country don't treat it with respect and caution.

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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