Sevenmile Creek Group Backpacking Site
Open — Open year-round for group backpacking by reservation. Winter access requires snowshoeing or skiing as park roads are not plowed. Reservations available on a 6-month rolling window through Recreation.gov with a $15 reservation fee plus $5 per person per night.
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.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alger County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to near impossible travel at times, especially near Lake Superior. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:44AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected. * WHERE...Alger, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
About
Sevenmile Creek Group Backpacking Site sits on the eastern bank of Sevenmile Creek within the Beaver Basin Wilderness area of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Accessible via the North Country Trail, hikers cross a footbridge through forested terrain before emerging at this wide-open group site overlooking Lake Superior. The location offers direct access to Lake Superior's shoreline, making it a favored spot for kayakers and paddlers. The site provides basic amenities with one shared fire ring for the group. There are no toilet facilities, so campers must follow Leave No Trace principles. Water can be sourced from Sevenmile Creek or Lake Superior, though all water should be treated before consumption. The exposed lakeside location offers stunning views but can be subject to strong winds off Lake Superior. Winter camping is permitted at this site year-round, though winter access requires snowshoeing or skiing from trailheads as park roads are not plowed. Deep snow can make locating the site challenging, requiring GPS coordinates for navigation. Reservations and permits are required through Recreation.gov with a $15 non-refundable reservation fee plus $5 per person per night camping fee. Maximum stay is three consecutive days at this site, with a 14-day annual limit for all backcountry camping within the lakeshore.
Directions
Access the Sevenmile Creek Group Backpacking Site via the North Country Trail. From the trailhead, cross the footbridge over Sevenmile Creek and continue through the woods until the site opens up near Lake Superior.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Sevenmile Creek Individual Backpacking Sites 0.0mi
- Twelvemile Beach Campground And Cabin 2.3mi
- Benchmark Individual Backpacking Sites 3.3mi
- Trappers Lake Group Backpacking Site 3.5mi
- Trappers Lake Individual Backpacking Sites 3.6mi
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit 4.5mi
- Pine Bluff Individual Backpacking Sites 4.1mi
- Beaver Creek Individual Backpacking Sites 5.3mi
- Lowney Creek Individual Backpacking Sites 5.7mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| Reservations | |
| Regulations | |
| NPS Campground Website |
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