Hurricane River Campground
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — lakeside
Location: Munising, MI, MI
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (273 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles along Michigan’s northern coast. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Camping at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a great way to relax and enjoy the beauties the lakeshore has to offer.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hurricane-river-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Hurricane River Campground offers rustic camping on Lake Superior's shoreline within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, featuring beautiful beach access and wave sounds. Google reviewers consistently praise the stunning Lake Superior setting and nearby lighthouse.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Sandhill Crane, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cedar Waxwing, Common Garter Snake, and Painted Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Hurricane River Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and only 21 sites. Pack for all four seasons as weather is highly variable per camper reports. No hookups available, so bring a self-contained RV or be prepared for vault toilets only.
Skip Hurricane River Campground if: You need modern bathrooms with running water and showers — only vault toilets available.. You require RV hookups — no electric or sewer hookups provided.. You need camping outside May through October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Hurricane River Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Early October — Verified camper reported excellent experience first week of October with better site availability..
Nearby campgrounds: Twelvemile Beach Campground And Cabin (MUNISING , MI), Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit (Munising, MI), Little Beaver Campground (Munising, MI), Grand Island Cabins (Munising, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hurricane River Campground
Cell signal at Hurricane River Campground (Munising, MI): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles along Michigan’s northern coast. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Camping at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a great way to relax and enjoy the beauties the lakeshore has to offer.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 21 sites.
Pack for all four seasons as weather is highly variable per camper reports.
No hookups available, so bring a self-contained RV or be prepared for vault toilets only.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Verified camper reported excellent experience first week of October with better site availability.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Pictured Rocks NL is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, between the towns of Munising (west) and Grand Marais (east). Access the west side of the park via Michigan highways M-28 and M-94 to Munising. State highway M-77 leads to Grand Marais on the east side. Alger County Road H-58 runs parallel and through the park, providing access to spur roads that lead to scenic overlooks, trailheads, campgrounds, beaches, etc. Many roads are closed in winter due to sn
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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