U5
Campsite #U5 at Hurricane River Campground, MI
$25
Campsite #U5
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 42 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
5/15
Campsite #U5 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 42ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (23)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 70% |
| 4 star | | 17% |
| 3 star | | 13% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@seans8723027 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #U5
I appreciated the elevated pad for my tent. The fire ring was nice. The pole for my Coleman lantern put it over the top. I was late getting to the campsite and had to set up my tent in the dark. The elevated light from my lantern on the pole made it much more manageable.I enjoyed the rustic nature of the site with the toilet facilities just across the road. If I get the chance I'd love to visit again.
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@seans8723027 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #U5
I appreciated the elevated pad for my tent. The fire ring was nice. The pole for my Coleman lantern put it over the top. I was late getting to the campsite and had to set up my tent in the dark. The elevated light from my lantern on the pole made it much more manageable.I enjoyed the rustic nature of the site with the toilet facilities just across the road. If I get the chance I'd love to visit again.
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@KristenC378064 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #U5
We only stayed here 1 night, but loved how woodsy and private the sites were.
@MitchellR77250 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #U5
Nice little camp ground. Clean bathrooms and the host was very nice.
@AndrewR3887527 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #U5
The upper campground at Hurricane River was a nice and quiet place to stay during my trip to Pictured Rocks. It's an easy walk to the Au Sable Lighthouse from there, and an even shorter walk to the lake. The lower sites might have more sounds from the lake which I would have preferred, but everything will still what I needed.
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@MariaM4161283 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #U5
Campground is small and very quiet. Campsite was very nice. Vault toilets were cleaned every day though there was a strong ammonia odor. I recommend the boat tour.
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@karlai6A6C1952 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #U5
what a beautiful place! Loved the trees . the site was pretty level the walk to the lighthouse along the lake was amazing
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@JimE8696380 · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #U5
Site was fine,limits on pet areas East of 12 mile seem new.
@AnneK5209378 · Camped on Oct 5, 2022 at Campsite #U5
The pit toilets were fly infested and smelled terrible. They weren't well maintained compared to other pit toilets I've used across the country. Other than that, the campground was great.
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@CathyS3726872 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #U5
Campsites were very private and quiet in October. If I were to come back, Iād choose a campsite on 12 Mile Beach. We thoroughly enjoyed hiking in Pictures Rocks National Lakeshore.
@CathyS3726872 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #U5
Campsites were very private and quiet in October. If I were to come back, Id choose a campsite on 12 Mile Beach. We thoroughly enjoyed hiking in Pictures Rocks National Lakeshore.
@LisaD3889585 · Camped on Sep 3, 2022 at Campsite #U5
First time camping in America as an adult. I loved how far apart the campsites were and how quiet and peaceful it was. Very short hike to the lower campground and water which was breathtaking. Very glad we were able to get reservations here!
@ChelseyB6023B7 · Camped on Aug 24, 2022 at Campsite #U5
The campsite was rustic and beautiful and perfect for visiting pictured rocks! Theres a lamp stand for your lantern and youre surrounded by woods, it was private and great! My 4 young kids loved it!
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@RobinL3D37B171 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #U5
It was by luck i got this reservation. However while it says the campground was full when i booked there were multiple sites open. i hope you can go back and review the reservation process in full. As empty campsites during prime time is frustrating to see when so many want spots. Just because a person does not cancel despite knowing they won't come for the spot but cancelling does not give them money back so they don't care. possibly a system where they cannot reserve until 3 days prior next time would be a possibility. thank you
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@GregoryG651402 · Camped on Jul 20, 2022 at Campsite #U5
Nice spotthough you can see your neighbors, and you need to know that the closest dump station is a private RV park in Grand Marias!
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@TashaBFF075086 · Camped on Jun 23, 2022 at Campsite #U5
Quiet and clean campground. All the sites have plenty of shade and privacy.
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@LenE16FDE6C537 · Camped on May 30, 2022 at Campsite #U5
The sites were clean and not too close together. The upper sites were close enough to the beach and trails without having the traffic of the beach and NCT. Loved the sites.
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@KimRennerB523 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #U5
the site was a little tight to back into because of trees but not too bad. Very beautiful and quiet
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@MaryV677 · Camped on Jun 14, 2021 at Campsite #U5
Campground was beautiful, quiet, clean, and you're not camped *right next* to others. Camp hosts were friendly and available. The level tent pads are a fabulous idea -- every campground should have these. Easy hikes to Au Sable Lighthouse and 12 Mile Beach. Boat rides to Pictured Rocks are a must. Buy your firewood on the way in, as bigger logs are getting hard to come by on the campsites. Overall, a great time on beautiful Lake Superior!
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@NicholasA97481 · Camped on Sep 8, 2020 at Campsite #U5
No bad spot in the place if ya ask me.. I like the trail from upper to lower & all around.. would recommend
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@KaylaB1267719 · Camped on Aug 26, 2019 at Campsite #U5
The camp site was far enough away from other sites to feel secluded yet close enough to the bathrooms if needed. Our camper fit perfectly and we were able to venture out multiple times from our site to many cool places and come back to our cozy site in the evening. Its a 30-45 minute ride into town either way you go, but it was nice to be centrally located between the two.
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