Lowney Creek Group Backpacking Site
Open year-round with a backcountry camping permit required. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is three consecutive nights at this campground and 14 nights per calendar year within the lakeshore.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 3:49AM EDT until September 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * 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 Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at Little Presque Isle. For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
About
Lowney Creek Group Backpacking Site offers a true wilderness camping experience within the Beaver Basin Wilderness at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Located one mile from Little Beaver Lake Campground and 2.5 miles inland from Lake Superior, this group site is designed for parties of 7 to 20 people with a maximum of 10 tents or hammocks. The trail to the campground follows the scenic Beaver Lake shoreline, providing views of the wilderness area's diverse landscape. As a primitive backcountry site, amenities are minimal. One shared community fire ring serves the entire group site, and water must be sourced from nearby Beaver Lake and treated by boiling for one minute or filtering through a one-micron filter. There are no toilets at this location, and all trash must be carried out. Pets are prohibited in the backcountry. A backcountry camping permit is required year-round, available through Recreation.gov. Campers are limited to three consecutive nights at any single campground and a maximum of 14 nights per calendar year within the lakeshore. Check-in is at 1:00 PM with checkout at noon.
Directions
From Munising, drive approximately 18 miles east on Alger County Road H-58 to Little Beaver Lake Road. Follow Little Beaver Lake Road to the day-use parking area. From there, hike approximately 2.5 miles via the trail along Beaver Lake shoreline to reach Lowney Creek Group Site.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| 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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