Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
The campground's road access comes from M-94 between Shingleton and Manistique via Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246) and a short spur to FR 2246J, making it a relatively remote, quiet stop for people traveling that corridor. Within a mile or so you'll find basic services bait shops, grocery and general stores, gas, a pay phone and nearby trailheads, a fishing pier, and outfitters offering kayak/canoe rentals; the broader Hiawatha National Forest supports biking, hiking, horse trails, wildlife viewing, and other recreation opportunities.








Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Hookups (individual campsites): 1 no-hookup individual site.
RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT
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“2nd year here in a row. Weather was terrible. Still made the best of it. Bmwill be back next year”
“Wonderful location! Couldn't ask for a better view. Will definitely go back!”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
No sites offered for these dates
No sites offered for these dates1 individual reservable campsite from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
1 site · $0/night
Loops: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE loop (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Waysides and audio descriptions for waysides in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, beginning in Grand Marais and heading towards Munising on County Road H-58.
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is famous for its many waterfalls - and the Pictured Rocks area has some of the most beautiful! This tour covers the easiest waterfalls within and nearby the park to access…
A self-guided half day tour by vehicle that focuses mostly on driving from one end of the national lakeshore to the other, with some short walks to several of the park's most scenic sites and vistas.…
Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 20 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 23 mi from campground
$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 47 mi from campground
$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 17 ft · sleeps 4 · 114 mi from campground
$132/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Upper Peninsula area · 3 hr · from $99/person

Upper Peninsula area · 8 hr–1 day · from $17/person

Upper Peninsula area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $15/person

Upper Peninsula area · 2 hr · from $89/person

Upper Peninsula area · 1 hr · from $95/person
Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

Several authorized companies offer guided kayak tours, ice climbing activities, and hiking/camping trips in the park.

1-5 Hours
Longer hikes and walks lead to stunning cliff views, remote beaches, the Beaver Basin Wilderness, Au Sable Lighthouse, and many other scenic areas.

30-60 Minutes
Pictured Rocks offers 100 miles of hiking and walking trails leading to waterfalls, beaches, forest wilderness, cultural sites, and breathtaking cliff-top views of Lake Superior.…

Thinking about kayaking at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore? Make sure you have the right kind of boat and are aware of all safety issues!

1-14 Days
Pictured Rocks has three drive-in campgrounds open May 15 through Oct. 15. Two are along Lake Superior and the third is on a beautiful inland lake.

Snowshoeing is a very popular winter sport at Pictured Rocks. There is one official trail, but almost the entire park is open for snowshoeing.
Source: National Park Service (Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.