Recreational Resources located within 20 miles of Grand Marais, Michigan

Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium

Drive Up Camping

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (906) 387-3700 or 494-2669

Little Beaver Lake (8 sites)

Hurricane River, Lower Loop (11 sites)

Twelvemile Beach (38 sites)

Hurricane River, Upper Loop (10 sites)

 

Lake Superior State Forest (906) 293-5131

Blind Sucker # 1 (13 sites)

Blind Sucker # 2 (36 sites)

Canoe Lake (4 sites)

Cusino Lake (6 sites)

East Branch Fox River (16 sites)

Fox River (6 sites)

Headquarters Lake (8 sites)

High Bridge (7 sites)

Holland Lake (15 sites)

Kingston Lake (14 sites)

Lake Superior (18 sites)

North Gemini Lake (17 sites)

Perch Lake (35 sites)

Pretty Lake (18 sites)

Ross Lake (10 sites)

South Gemini Lake (8 sites)

 

Burt Township (906) 494-2381

Woodland Park (125 sites)
Situated on the shore of Lake Superior, Woodland Park is only three blocks from the main business area of Grand Marais; three blocks from the local marina; four blocks from sandy swimming beaches; a half mile from the best whitefish sport-fishing in the state of Michigan; adjacent to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; and only steps from agate beaches that keep rock-hounds coming back year after year. Woodland Park is a municipal campground containing 100 sites in the main camping area, and a secluded primitive camping area to accommodate an additional 25 campers. Facilities include two fully equipped bathhouses, play areas for children, beach access from both ends of the park, gray water and sewage dump stations, and a drinking water fill station. Adjacent to the park is the town's recreation area, which includes tennis courts, a basketball court, a baseball/softball diamond, picnic area and tot lot, and horseshoe pits. Campers are encouraged to utilize these facilities. Cable TV is available for a small fee, inquire at the registration office.

State Parks (906) 658-3338
Muskellunge Lake State Park (177 sites)

Backcountry Camping (Permit Required)

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (906) 387-3700 or 494-2669

AuSable Point E (9 sites)

Masse Homestead (4 sites)

Beaver Creek (6 sites)

Pine Bluff (5 sites)

Beaver Lake (8 sites)

Trappers Lake (6 sites)

Benchmark (6 sites)

Sevenmile Creek (6 sites)

Airport
Grand Marais (Burt Twp.) (906) 494-2381

Cross Country Skiing
Grand Marais Ski Trail (906) 387-3700
School Forest Trails (906) 494-2381

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Photo: Kayaking at Grand Marais Harbor by Sheldon Minsky

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