$25
Twelvemile Beach
Closed for the season
Total sites: 36
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
646 ft
51°F
40°F
40°F
no signal
Twelvemile Beach Campground, MI - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Twelvemile Beach Campground in Alger County is located 4 hrs 16 min north of Traverse City, MI with an elevation of 646 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 23 and 42 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails.
Campsite Reviews (326)
4.7 out of 5
| 5 star | 78% | |
| 4 star | 13% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@ShellyD2678742 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025
Great location and such a sweet little rustic cabin. What can beat a little place to unplug that looks out on Lake Superior during peak fall color time. So lovely.
@DianeL8145983 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #36
Such a beautiful area. The campground was basic but met our expectations.
@JaimeeD1419233 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025
Amazing cabin with a beautiful view.
@LauraS4657948 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #26
Fantastic campground; beautiful sunsets.
@ZacharyB979819 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #37
Probably the most beautiful campground Ive ever seen.
@EllenGE17D4C7F · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #36
Facilities were well kept . Clean bathrooms and a nice quiet campground. We enjoyed hiking among all the other leaf peepers but... please leave your poorly behaved dogs at home . Fighting or overly "friendly" dogs make me very uncomfortable while sharing the trail.
@BrielleE4DDD81 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #26
Pros: nice to have your own paths down to the beach directly from your campsite. More sun than the forested side. Sites were mostly larger/more spread out on the beach side. Cons: lots of sand to deal with. Biting flies were FAR worse on this side than the forested side. Lots of falling pine needlelike we couldnt cook or do anything without pine needles falling into it. (This was in early October)
@MarkT6244236 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #8
Not sure why the sight showed all sites were reserved when in actuality the camp ground was only a 1/3 full??
@ReedC4D09193AC · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #2
Very clean
@SteveS6334481 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #26
Everything was great do not change a thing
@NikkiB161851A6 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025
Honestly couldnt have asked for a better week & stay!! Loved how remote the cabin was, & the beach was so close! Weather was wonderful- although that did lead to more flies! We had the best time regardless!
@Elizabeth39763 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #32
We absolutely loved this campground and hope to return if we go back to the U.P. It was clean and friendly (great host) and the sunset was an added treat. The beach that this campground is on is pristine - beautiful sand and good swimming (may want shoes for swimming as under the water is rocky). We hiked the Chapel Rock loop (about a half-hour drive from the campground) and it was stunning.
@LauraT9858616 · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #31
Beautiful setting and super friendly and helpful host! Wish we could have stayed longer!!
@ZainabSEE37988 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #21
This is one of the best campgrounds I've been to. The beach is gorgeous (especially at sunset) and though our nearest set of stairs was broken (close to site 21), there were many other access points. There is also a nice day use area for when you checkout and want to spend more time at the beach.
@JillM5029136 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #24
I would not recommend camping south of the outhouses because they smell.Campfire wood is hard to access so pick some up prior to arrival.If camping in a camper you will need to fill your water prior to arrival. Water access at TwelveMile Beach is via a small, solar spigot with no hose adapter.This a a very wooded campground. It rained our entire trip rendering our solar panels ineffective. After 4 days, our battery power was minimal.It is a beautiful campground and very peaceful, however. All of the above is a moot point if in a tent. We have done both over the years at TwelveMile Beach.
@KimO7398906 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #30
Be aware that the campsite driveways are lined with timbers which can make it challenging for van campers to attach tent lean-tos for protection or privacy.
@JasonB8429005 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #28
Campground hosts when we stayed were the best we've ever experienced
@KerenTF7932BEC · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #14
We had a really nice time during our one night stay. A bit of advice - have your site reservation info handy before entering the park since there isn't reception once you get to the campsite. Thankfully the site manager was easy to find and he helped us out, he said it happens a lot.
@CarrieK5704450 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025
Ahhhhhh the cabin!!! What a gem. I was there with a friend for 2 nights and could have stayed for 2 months. We were lucky enough to score it on short notice after someone cancelled, so if you book and later decide not to go, please be sure to cancel so others can enjoy it, even if it's last minute!! There are 2 sets of bunk beds and let me tell you, the mattresses on the top bunks are way more comfy than the bottom bunks. Also, bring toilet paper!Shout out to our favorite camp friend who shared your delicious food and fire starting skills and taught us about Yooper rocks. I think of you often and send positive vibes. You are worthy of love and belonging and so much more
@MatthewA193445 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #15
Campground / beach very clean and peaceful. James and Sue campgrounds hosts were two of the nicest people I've ever met. We became camp friends very quickly. If your able I would get them back I highly suggest it. Had a GREAT time there.
@CarrieK5704450 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #35
I fell in love with this campground! Absolutely gorgeous. Don't miss the sunsets from the bluff (thanks to our wonderful camp buddy for the pro tip) and the hike along the coastal trail to Seven Mile beach. If you're up for a longer hike of about 10 miles, check out the Chapel Falls loop (I recommend hiking it clockwise). The drive to the trailhead is about 40 minutes from the campground and well worth the effort. Twelve Mile beach campground is my new favorite place to camp! Site #35 is small compared to some others but it met our needs, and was nice and sunny. The camp hosts Jim and Sue were lovely and very helpful.
@MaryLouSE7B7FA · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #24
We love 12 mile beach. Beautiful place. Kayaking with Pictured Rock kayaking was lots of fun.Great well run group.
@CandiceW292985 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #22
The campground was spacious and beautiful! Our site had a short trail leading directly to Lake Superior. The campground hosts were so helpful and friendly. This is now one of my favorite campgrounds!
@JeannineWB2181 · Camped on Sep 11, 2025 at Campsite #10
Twelve Mile is a really great and mostly rustic campground (water is available and vault toilets) on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the mid-eastern side of the Pictured Rocks Natl Lakeshore. The sites are all sandy on a 20ft bluff in a fantastic setting. Do not expect cell coverage due to distance and a 60ft ridge about 100 ft behind the campground. And do not expect satellite coverage even with a tailgate-style remote dish due to tree coverage everywhere in the campground. Id give it a 5 rating for rustic camping except hiking is either linear on the North Country trail or a 1.5 mile great local loop. But the entire natl lakeshore is awesome to explore.
@SALLYJ0093C3E7 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #25
Beautiful! We had Site 25 which might be the best site in the campground. Nice level spot with a good view of the lake.
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