About Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin
Number of accommodations: 36
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water Access
- Beach Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
Kelly J
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: West
Excellent campsites, lots of garbage cans, clean pit toilets, beach is beautiful and sandy
Kelly J
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: West
Excellent campsites, lots of garbage cans, clean pit toilets, beach is beautiful and sandy
Kathy S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: West
We would recommend the many hiking trails, the beautiful beaches, Pictured Rocks Cruise, and the sunsets on Lake Superior. Excellent campground and Ranger Hannah was very helpful.
Kathy S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: West
We would recommend the many hiking trails, the beautiful beaches, Pictured Rocks Cruise, and the sunsets on Lake Superior. Excellent campground and Ranger Hannah was very helpful.
Michelle H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: East
Black flies are miserable. People walking around with nets covering face. Beach gorgeous but horse flies biting constantly
Michelle H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: East
Black flies are miserable. People walking around with nets covering face. Beach gorgeous but horse flies biting constantly
Monika L
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: East
We stayed at Twelvemile Beach campground for seven nights in late June; we had first enjoyed this campground two years ago. It is a gorgeous one with large sites and a fantastic beach at the bottom of a bluff. Stairs lead to the beach. Our campsite was on the side of the bluff away from the water. Although the views aren't quite as nice as those in sites directly overlooking Lake Superior, we were doubtless warmer on cold and windy nights. The campground has only vault toilets, some newer than others. The newest ones have walls painted in a light color, which aids with visibility (take your headlamp, in any case). There are only two water spigots in the campground. Trash (bear-proof metal containers) was emptied daily; toilet paper was restocked daily and toilets were tidied somewhat. We had a pleasant and helpful campground host on all but our final night. Unfortunately, noisy campers arrived after 11 p.m. that night, setting up with much yelling and loud laughter, but they were the only inconsiderate campers we experienced. We had rain and fog on most days, but managed to get in some hiking every day (even in the rain). The White Birch Trail, accessed from the campground, is a beautiful trail and highly recommended. We also enjoyed many miles of the North Country Trail, which leads to most of the main vistas of PRNL. The trails are well maintained, but were somewhat brushy because of the lush vegetation in late June. A word of caution: after heavy rain, be careful if hiking the trail between Miner's Castle and Sand Point. It was extremely muddy, and the lengthwise boards on many of the boardwalks were treacherously slippery. Our less than perfect experience was primarily the result of the weather during our week at PRNL. We love the park and will be heading back, but to a different campground, later this summer.
Monika L
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: East
We stayed at Twelvemile Beach campground for seven nights in late June; we had first enjoyed this campground two years ago. It is a gorgeous one with large sites and a fantastic beach at the bottom of a bluff. Stairs lead to the beach. Our campsite was on the side of the bluff away from the water. Although the views aren't quite as nice as those in sites directly overlooking Lake Superior, we were doubtless warmer on cold and windy nights. The campground has only vault toilets, some newer than others. The newest ones have walls painted in a light color, which aids with visibility (take your headlamp, in any case). There are only two water spigots in the campground. Trash (bear-proof metal containers) was emptied daily; toilet paper was restocked daily and toilets were tidied somewhat. We had a pleasant and helpful campground host on all but our final night. Unfortunately, noisy campers arrived after 11 p.m. that night, setting up with much yelling and loud laughter, but they were the only inconsiderate campers we experienced. We had rain and fog on most days, but managed to get in some hiking every day (even in the rain). The White Birch Trail, accessed from the campground, is a beautiful trail and highly recommended. We also enjoyed many miles of the North Country Trail, which leads to most of the main vistas of PRNL. The trails are well maintained, but were somewhat brushy because of the lush vegetation in late June. A word of caution: after heavy rain, be careful if hiking the trail between Miner's Castle and Sand Point. It was extremely muddy, and the lengthwise boards on many of the boardwalks were treacherously slippery. Our less than perfect experience was primarily the result of the weather during our week at PRNL. We love the park and will be heading back, but to a different campground, later this summer.
Gretchen Z
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: East
Beautiful campground right on Lake Superior.
Gretchen Z
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: East
Beautiful campground right on Lake Superior.
Location Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin
Address:
Munising Falls Visitor Center, 1505 Sandpoint Road
Munising, MI, 49862
United States
Twelvemile Beach Campground is located 15 miles (24 km) west of Grand Marais off Alger County Road H-58 (34 miles/55 km east of Munising).
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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