Masse Homestead Group Backpacking Site
The backcountry is open year-round with permits required for all overnight stays. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov on a 6-month rolling window. Note: Munising Falls Trail is closed until further notice due to washout damage, though this does not directly affect trail access to Masse Homestead.
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.
About
Masse Homestead Group Backpacking Site is a primitive group campsite within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore's backcountry, accessible only by hiking the Lakeshore Trail. Located west of the individual Masse Homestead campsites, this site accommodates groups of 7-20 people with up to 10 tents or hammocks. The setting is sheltered at the base of the Grand Sable Dunes under a dense forest canopy. This is a true backcountry experience with minimal amenities. The site has one shared fire ring for the group and a bear-resistant food storage box. There is no toilet at this specific site and absolutely no water access. Campers must bring all drinking water and pack out all trash. Water from nearby sources like streams or Lake Superior must be boiled for one full minute or filtered through a one-micron filter. A backcountry camping permit is required year-round for all overnight stays. Permits are available through Recreation.gov and cost $5 per person per night plus a $15 non-refundable reservation fee. Groups may stay a maximum of 3 consecutive nights at any single campground and 14 total nights per calendar year within the lakeshore. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Directions
Access via hiking trails along the North Country National Scenic Trail. The site is located west of the regular Masse Homestead campground at the base of sand dunes. Most park roads are closed in winter due to snow. Alger County Road H-58 provides access to trailheads when open.
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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 | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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