Twelvemile Beach Campground And Cabin
Closed for the season. Opens May 15, 2026 and operates through October 15. All sites require advance reservations via Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. After October 15, water systems and toilets shut down.
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
Twelvemile Beach Campground occupies a scenic sandy plateau above Lake Superior within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, offering campers direct access to one of the park's most pristine 12-mile stretches of sand beach. Located 15 miles west of Grand Marais off Alger County Road H-58, the campground features 36 sites including a rental cabin, with each site equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill grate, and tent pad. The campground provides vault toilets and seasonal well water but has no hookups, showers, or dump station. Cell phone reception is typically unavailable. The entrance road winds through a picturesque stand of white birch, and the two-mile self-guided White Birch Nature Trail begins and ends at the campground. The North Country National Scenic Trail also passes through. Due to limited turning radius and parking lengths, single vehicles should not exceed 36 feet and vehicle/trailer combinations should stay under 42 feet. Generator use is prohibited in the west loop (sites 17-37). Two wheelchair-accessible sites feature packed gravel or wooden boardwalks, accessible picnic tables, and raised fire rings. Quiet hours are 8 PM to 8 AM.
Directions
Located 15 miles west of Grand Marais off Alger County Road H-58 (34 miles east of Munising). The entrance road winds through a stand of white birch.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 36ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 36ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| piro_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (906) 387-3700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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