National Park Service · Michigan
Little Beaver Campground
National Park Service · Michigan, United States · in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Sites
- 9
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 9 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 15
- Max RV length
- 28 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- No
- Elevation
- 663 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Nearest town
- Munising
- Address
- P.O. Box 40, Munising, MI, 49862
- Phone
- 906-387-3700
- Activities
- Backpacking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Wilderness
About
Overview
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles (64 km) 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. Campgrounds are rustic, and do not provide electric or sewer hookups. Campers, trailers, and RVs are welcome, note there are generator free areas. Cell phone reception is limited, so unplug, unwind, and enjoy the serenity Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Campgrounds has to offer.
This small campground (9 sites) is located 3 miles (1 km) north of Alger County Road H-58 and 20 miles northeast of Munising on Little Beaver Lake. One campsite is wheelchair accessible. Because of the small campsites and the narrow, twisting, hilly access road it is highly suggested you check the campsite length, width, and height before booking.
Pets are NOT allowed at Little Beaver Campground.
A small boat ramp is available for launching boats. Only electric motors are permitted on Little Beaver Lake and Beaver Lake as these lakes are within the Beaver Basin Wilderness area. Little Beaver also features the Little Beaver Nature Trail, a 1.0 mile (.3 km) loop trail. A 1.5 mile (2.4 km) trail leads to Lake Superior and connects with the North Country Trail.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing, boating using electric motor boats, and paddling are popular activities that can be done right from the campground.
Facilities
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 are strictly prohibited. Typically there is no cell phone reception.
Natural Features
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound
Nearby Attractions
Guided kayaking and other boat tours within the national lakeshore are offered by authorized private companies. Pontoon boat and other rentals for use on Lake Superior are available in nearby communities.
Charges & Cancellations
Fees
All campsites are $25.00 per day by reservation only. Senior Pass and Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount must be entered when making reservation
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 18° | -1° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 18° | 3° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 34° | 24° | 12° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 33° | 19° | 59° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 39° | 33° | 66° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 60° | 47° | 39° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 69° | 56° | 45° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 61° | 54° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 58° | 47° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 45° | 34° | 68° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 34° | 19° | 55° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 27° | 9° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit · National Park Service · 3 mi · 72 sites
- North Gemini Lake State Forest Campground · State Forest · 5 mi · 17 sites
- South Gemini Lake State Forest Campground · State Forest · 6 mi · 8 sites
- Kingston Lake State Forest Campground · State Forest · 7 mi · 16 sites
- Ross Lake State Forest Campground · State Forest · 7 mi · 10 sites
All public campgrounds in Michigan · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-11. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.