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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit

72 sitesNo hookupsWaterside

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit is a 72-site campground in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Munising, Michigan. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Munising, MI · Map and directions
Campsites
72 (7 group, 65 walk-in or boat-in)
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
Not listed
Pets
Not listed: check with the campground
Campfires
Allowed in fire rings, subject to fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Phone
(906) 387-3700

About Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit

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.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Inflatable kayaks

Fits in the trunk and gets you out on the water.

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Inflatable paddle boards

Easy to pack for lake and river campgrounds.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.