Cliffs Group Backpacking Site
Open year-round with required backcountry permit. Reservations available via Recreation.gov on a 6-month rolling window. Permits must be printed before 11:59 PM on the first day of your trip or the reservation is automatically canceled. No pets permitted in backcountry areas.
Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
The Munising Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. Approximately 75-feet of the paved trail was washed out April 28th from recent heavy rainfall and seasonal snow melt.
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:49AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Gusty southeast winds as high as 20 to locally 25 mph, combined with dry conditions will lead to elevated wildfire potential this afternoon across most of Upper Michigan away from the shorelines of the Great Lakes. Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.
About
Cliffs Group Backpacking Site offers a remote wilderness experience for larger hiking parties exploring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Situated one mile east of the individual Cliffs Campground and elevated above Lake Superior, this backcountry group site sits inland from the famed North Country Trail. While views of the lake are obscured by summer foliage, nearby vantage points along the trail offer glimpses of Grand Island and Lake Superior. The site is designed for groups of 7-20 people and features one shared community fire ring with metal containment, a pit toilet, bear-proof food storage boxes, and cleared areas for tent camping. No potable water is available on site; all visitors must bring their own water supply. Fires are permitted only within the designated fire ring. A backcountry camping permit is required year-round and must be obtained through Recreation.gov prior to arrival. Permits cost $5 per person per night plus a $15 non-refundable reservation fee. Maximum stay is three consecutive nights at any backcountry campground, with a 14-day annual limit within the lakeshore. Pets are strictly prohibited in all backcountry areas.
Directions
Access via North Country Trail, one mile east of Cliffs Campground. Trailheads accessible from Alger County Road H-58. In winter, most park roads are snow-covered; snowmobiles can access main parking lots where hikers then snowshoe or ski to the site.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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