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Pictured Rocks (221060049)📷 Isabella Rick, CC BY 3.0
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Pictured Rocks

Munising, MI

Nature

Sandstone cliffs streaked with mineral colours above Lake Superior. See them by boat or kayak.

Nearest town
Munising, MI
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.5600, -86.3200
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Lake Superior’s north and south shores – body of water near island with trees and lighthousePhoto by Luke Tanis on Unsplash
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Scenic byways

Lake Superior’s north and south shores

495 mi7 stops4 days

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Campsites nearby

  • North Gemini Lake State Forest CampgroundCampsite
    5 mi from Pictured Rocks
    TentsDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • South Gemini Lake State Forest CampgroundCampsite
    5 mi from Pictured Rocks
    TentsDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ross Lake State Forest CampgroundCampsite
    6 mi from Pictured Rocks · 10 pitches
    CaravansDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Woodland Park CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Pictured Rocks
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bay Furnace CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Pictured Rocks
    TentsCaravansWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Seney Township CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Pictured Rocks · 15 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Michigan · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Pictured Rocks?

Pictured Rocks is in Munising, MI, at GPS 46.5600, -86.3200. It is about 51 mi from Marquette.

Can you camp near Pictured Rocks?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Little Beaver Lake Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Pictured Rocks?

Pictured Rocks is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Superior’s north and south shores.

What is there to see near Pictured Rocks?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kitch-iti-kipi (42 mi), Presque Isle Park (51 mi), Tahquamenon Falls (51 mi) and Fayette Historic State Park (60 mi).

When is the best time to visit Pictured Rocks?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)