National Park Service · Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore · MI

Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin

Twelve Mile Beach board walkPhoto · NPS
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
37Sites
36 ftMax rig

The place

Twelvemile Beach Campground is a beautiful campground along Lake Superior located within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, just 15 miles (24 km) west of Grand Marais. There are 36 sites total, including 2 universally accessible sites. Twelvemile Beach has water, pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and an interpretive amphitheater. The campground has access to the North Country Trail and the two mile (3.2 km) long self-guided White Birch Interpretive Trail. Keep reading

The turning radius and some of the parking at sites are limited, so the Park recommends that camper, or vehicle/trailer length should NOT exceed 42 feet (13 m). Recreation There are three sets of stairs to the beach as well as a day-use picnic area and parking. The two-mile (3.2 km) long White Birch Trail begins and ends at the campground. The North Country Trail treks through the campground. The entrance road winds through a picturesque stand of white birch. 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 campground has vault toilets, well water and an interpretive amphitheater. Typically there is no cell phone reception. There are 36 sites total, including 2 universally accessible sites. The campground has access to the North Country Trail and the two mile (3.2 km) long self-guided White Birch Interpretive Trail. The turning radius and some of the parking at sites are limited, so the Park recommends that camper, or vehicle/trailer length should NOT exceed 42 feet (13 m). 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 Kayak and Other Guided Tours and Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises 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

The sites · 37

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
East01standard nonelectric36 ft
East02standard nonelectric36 ftyes
East03standard nonelectric36 ft
East04standard nonelectric36 ft
East05standard nonelectric36 ft
East06standard nonelectric35 ftyes
East07standard nonelectric36 ft
East08standard nonelectric36 ft
East09standard nonelectric36 ft
East10standard nonelectric35 ft
East12standard nonelectric35 ft
East13standard nonelectric30 ft
East14standard nonelectric36 ft
East15standard nonelectric35 ft
East16management30 ft
West17standard nonelectric36 ft
West18standard nonelectric25 ft
West19standard nonelectric25 ft
West20standard nonelectric30 ft
West21standard nonelectric30 ft
West22standard nonelectric30 ft
West23standard nonelectric35 ft
West24standard nonelectric36 ft
West25standard nonelectric30 ft
West26standard nonelectric30 ft
West27standard nonelectric30 ft
West28standard nonelectric30 ft
West29standard nonelectric30 ft
West30standard nonelectric36 ft
West31standard nonelectric36 ft
West32standard nonelectric30 ft
West33standard nonelectric23 ft
West34standard nonelectric25 ft
West35standard nonelectric21 ft
West36standard nonelectric30 ft
West37standard nonelectric30 ft
WestTwelvemile Cabincabin nonelectric18 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Sites are$25 per night. Visitors with the "America The Beautiful" Senior Lifetime, Senior Annual, or Access passes are eligible for a 50% discount on camping per night.

Your representative

This campground sits in MI-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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