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1075 reviews
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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July 8, 2020 Stayed at: 03, Loop: East
Beautiful waterfront site, nice quiet grounds, you feel like you have Lake Superior all to yourself! Aside from the amount of mosquitoes and black flies I wouldn’t change a thing!! Would definitely go back.
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February 13, 2020 Stayed at: 36, Loop: West
Enjoyed camping here
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February 13, 2020 Stayed at: 36, Loop: West
Enjoyed camping here
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February 7, 2020 Stayed at: 23, Loop: West
My husband and I have been visiting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for 25 years and it has become one of my families favorite places to visit. I am extremely happy that the camping can now be reserved in advance. Once the roads became paved it became very difficult to get a campsite at Twelve Mile Beach and Hurricane River campgrounds. Planning a vacation without knowing if you would be able to have a site was frustrating.
A few things we have learned over the years: Nights can be very cold even during the warmest part of the summer. Wood is not available to buy at the campgrounds, make sure you buy some on your way in. In the end of July or beginning of august is the sand fly season, only high DEET bug spray will stop them from biting. No showers, no flush toilets, no electricity, and no cell service in the campgrounds.
Twelve Mile Beach is a beautiful campground. It is rugged, quiet, and peaceful. The sites on the lakeside of the drive are our favorites but they are open and not very private, if you prefer something a little more secluded, try the sites on the opposite side of the drive. It is still only a very short walk across the drive and lakeside campsites to reach the beach but because they are more wooded and secluded you can't hear the sounds of the wave on the shore as much. Although they are also warmer than the lakeside sites when those cold winds come off Lake Superior
Site #23 is a very private site unlike some sites that are wide open but it should be noted that it is very sloped. The tent pad and fire pit area are fairly level but the area for the picnic table is very sloped which can be uncomfortable. Following the example of a previous visitor we were able to make the table more level with the use of some rocks. Having camped several times at Twelve Mile Beach this site is a good option if you can't book a site on the lake side or if you prefer a more private site.
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February 7, 2020 Stayed at: 23, Loop: West
My husband and I have been visiting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for 25 years and it has become one of my families favorite places to visit. I am extremely happy that the camping can now be reserved in advance. Once the roads became paved it became very difficult to get a campsite at Twelve Mile Beach and Hurricane River campgrounds. Planning a vacation without knowing if you would be able to have a site was frustrating.
A few things we have learned over the years: Nights can be very cold even during the warmest part of the summer. Wood is not available to buy at the campgrounds, make sure you buy some on your way in. In the end of July or beginning of august is the sand fly season, only high DEET bug spray will stop them from biting. No showers, no flush toilets, no electricity, and no cell service in the campgrounds.
Twelve Mile Beach is a beautiful campground. It is rugged, quiet, and peaceful. The sites on the lakeside of the drive are our favorites but they are open and not very private, if you prefer something a little more secluded, try the sites on the opposite side of the drive. It is still only a very short walk across the drive and lakeside campsites to reach the beach but because they are more wooded and secluded you can't hear the sounds of the wave on the shore as much. Although they are also warmer than the lakeside sites when those cold winds come off Lake Superior
Site #23 is a very private site unlike some sites that are wide open but it should be noted that it is very sloped. The tent pad and fire pit area are fairly level but the area for the picnic table is very sloped which can be uncomfortable. Following the example of a previous visitor we were able to make the table more level with the use of some rocks. Having camped several times at Twelve Mile Beach this site is a good option if you can't book a site on the lake side or if you prefer a more private site.
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January 30, 2020 Stayed at: 34, Loop: West
My family has been coming here for 20 years and we love it!
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January 30, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: East
Nice campground. Clean facilities. Extraordinary views! Lots of outdoor activities within an hour of campground.
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January 30, 2020 Stayed at: 13, Loop: East
12 mi Beach was the BEST camping I have EVER done. Loved it so much. Will be back!
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January 30, 2020 Stayed at: 34, Loop: West
My family has been coming here for 20 years and we love it!
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January 30, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: East
Nice campground. Clean facilities. Extraordinary views! Lots of outdoor activities within an hour of campground.
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Munising Falls Visitor Center, 1505 Sandpoint Road, Munising, MI 49862 United States
Elevation: 195 ft
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).
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.
Check in time
11AM
Check out time
11AM
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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