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.
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
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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