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Twelvemile Beach Campground

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore · Grand Marais, MI

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 9, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Overview Twelvemile Beach Campground is a beautiful campground along Lake Superior located within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, just 15 miles west of Grand Marais. There are 36 sites total, including 2 handicap accessible sites. Twelvemile Beach has water, pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and an interpretive amphitheater. The campground has access to the North Country Trail and the two mile long self-guided White Birch Interpretive Trail. The turning radius and some of the parking at sites are limited, so the Park recommends that camper, or vehicle/trailer length should NOT exceed 42 feet. Recreation There are three sets of stairs to the beach as well as a day-use picnic area and parking. The two-mile long White Birch Trail begins and ends at the campground. The North Country Trail treks through the campground. The entrance road winds through a picturesque stand of white birch. Facilities Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore drive-in campsites are rustic and do not have electric, water, or sewer hookups. Campsites provide a picnic table, fire ring with grill grate, and tent pad. The campgrounds have vault toilets and well water. Typically there is no cell phone reception. Natural Features Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound. Nearby Attractions Guided kayaking and other boat tours within the national lakeshore are offered by authorized private companies. Pontoon boat and other rentals for use on Lake Superior are available in nearby communities. Charges & Cancellations Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation. Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window: If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure. There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date. Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

No Service

Average 0.3 of 4 bars · 472 reports across 3 carriers

Unable to get a signal. Can not make phone calls; No data.

  • Verizon

    No Service

    0.4/4

    249 reports

  • AT&T

    No Service

    0.3/4

    148 reports

  • T-Mobile

    No Service

    0.2/4

    75 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Pet Policy

Pets must be on a 6 ft or less leash at all times.

Park Regulations

Camping is limited to 14 days per year in the park. Quiet hours are 8 pm to 8 am. This includes generator use. Music should be for private listening only. Check out time is 11 am. Pets must be on a 6 ft or less leash at all times. Pets allowed on beach on a leash. 1-2 vehicles per site, including towed trailers. They must be parked within the delineated campsite parking slot. No more than 8 people per site. No more than 2 tents or hammocks per site. One tent must be placed on the tent pad and the second placed within 6 ft of the pad. A screened tent may be placed over the picnic table. Campfires are permitted in fire rings only. Do not leave fires unattended. No collecting wood in the campground. Do not hang lanterns from trees. Do not put nails in trees. Food and odors attract bears! ALL food, beverages, cooking equipment, toiletries, food containers, and pet food MUST be locked in a hard-sided vehicle at any time - DAY or NIGHT - when not in immediate use. Garbage must be placed in trash cans.

Published by the National Park Service. Rules change seasonally and by area within a park — confirm current regulations with the agency before you go.

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

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