Pictured Rocks campgrounds to require winter reservations

MUNISING – We have changed to a reservation system for ALL drive-in campsites at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. All campsites (including disability accessible sites) now require a reservation throughout the year.  There is no drop-in camping.

Camping fees are $20 per night during Peak season  (May 1 through October 31) .

Camping fees are $15 per night during Non-Peak season  (November 1 through April 30) .



Drinking water is not available during Non-Peak season and campground roads are not plowed for snow removal. Access to drive-in campgrounds in winter is generally by snowmobile. (Before winter camping, check with the visitor center for current conditions: 906-387-3700.)



Drive-in camping reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. To make a reservation go to www.recreation.gov (or call 1-877-444-6777. International callers: 1-518-885-3635.)

1. Once on www.recreation.gov, log into an existing account or sign up for a new account.

2. Type  Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the search window.

3. Click on the first search result:  Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

4. In the next window, scroll down to  Attractions. Click on the campground you are interested in. Follow the prompts from there.



Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has three rustic drive-in camgrounds: Little Beaver (8 sites), Hurricane River (21 sites) and Twelvemile Beach (36 sites). Campgrounds 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. The water is turned off in the campgrounds during the second half of October – the date is dependent on the weather. Typically there is no cell phone reception.

Campground Rules and Regulations

• Checkout time is 11:00 am.
• No more than eight people are allowed per site.
• No more than two vehicles per site, including towed vehicles. Vehicles and trailers must stay on the delineated campsite parking area. Any extra vehicles will have to park in parking lots.
• Two tents are allowed per site, or two sleeping hammocks (or one of each). One tent must be on the tent pad, and the other must be within 10 feet of the pad. Any hammocks must be within 10 feet of the tent pad. No overflow camping allowed.
• Only one screened porch/tent may be placed over the picnic table per site. A screened tent does not count towards the two tents per site limit.
• Pets must be on a leash (six feet or less) at all times. Pet owners must pick up after their pets and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Owners must not allow a pet to make noise that is unreasonable.
• Campground quiet hours are 8 pm to 8 am. There are generator-free areas at Twelvemile Beach and Hurricane River Campgrounds. Music must be for private listening only.
• Campfires are permitted in fire rings only. Fires or hot coals cannot be left unattended. Gather only down and dead wood. No cutting of standing trees or limbs. Ash firewood is prohibited. Beach fires are not allowed.
• This is bear country! All food items, beverages, cooking equipment, food storage containers and pet food must be kept sealed in a hard-sided vehicle when not in immediate use (day or night). Those camping without a hard-sided vehicle must use the park-provided metal boxes for food storage. Violations of food storage rules may result in fines.
• Garbage must be placed in bear-proof trash cans. Dispose of any dish or waste water in the toilet.
• Feeding wildlife is prohibited.

– Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

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