Chapel Individual Backpacking Sites
Open year-round with backcountry permits required. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Vault toilet is seasonal. Chapel Road and trailhead parking lot often fill by 9 AM during summer and early fall.
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 2:03AM EDT until July 22 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Alger County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at locations listed below: For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
About
Chapel Beach Campground offers backcountry camping on the sand bluffs overlooking Lake Superior and iconic Chapel Rock at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The six numbered individual sites accommodate groups of 1-6 people with a maximum of 3 tents or hammocks per site. Each site has a bear-proof food storage locker, and a shared vault toilet serves the campground seasonally. Reaching the campground requires a 3-mile hike from Chapel trailhead along the North Country National Scenic Trail. Water must be filtered or treated from Chapel Creek or Lake Superior as no potable water is available. Campfires are prohibited at Chapel Beach, so bring a camp stove for cooking. Pets are not allowed on trails in the Chapel area. A backcountry camping permit is required year-round for all overnight stays. Permits are available through Recreation.gov with a $15 reservation fee plus $5 per person per night. Campers are limited to 3 consecutive nights at any backcountry campground and 14 total nights per calendar year within the lakeshore backcountry. Pack out all trash.
Directions
From Munising, drive approximately 15 miles east on Alger County Road H-58. Turn left onto Chapel Road and drive 5 miles north to the trailhead parking lot. Hike approximately 3 miles north on the North Country National Scenic Trail to reach Chapel Beach Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 387-3700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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