National Park Service
Near Grand Marais, Michigan: $22/night, rigs to 36 ft. Open Mid-May through mid-October. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Grand Marais, Michigan
How much does camping at Twelve Mile Beach Campground (Pictured Rocks NL) cost, and when is it open?
Twelve Mile Beach Campground (Pictured Rocks NL) near Grand Marais, Michigan (National Park Service) — camping fee $22/night, season Mid-May through mid-October, RV size limit Up to 36 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22/night
Season open
Mid-May through mid-October
RV size limit
Up to 36 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Walk-down to Lake Superior beach with the cliff backdrop. No water trucked in — bring your own. Au Sable Light Station hike (3 mi) is the underrated photo walk.
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Keep exploring
Near Honor
NPSInsider tip · Platte River tubing — 2-hr lazy float to Lake Michigan starts at the campground. Largest NPS camp on the lakeshore. Sites in loop 1 closest to river.
Near Wakefield
StateInsider tip · Lake of the Clouds overlook — iconic UP photo. Largest state park in MI. Presque Isle area is less crowded than Union Bay side. Wolverines no longer present despite the name.
Near Paradise
StateInsider tip · 200-ft-wide Upper Falls, second-largest east of the Mississippi. Lower Falls is the swim spot. Tahquamenon Falls Brewery on-site (rare for a state park). Eagles winter on the river.
Near Houghton (ferry)
NPSInsider tip · Most-visited-twice NPS unit — people come back. Ranger III ferry from Houghton (6 hrs) or seaplane. Wolves + moose only mammals. No fishing license needed for inland lakes — unique to Isle Royale.
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