Openings · last 7 days
68
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 68 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-247603
When Hurricane River Campground reopens
Hurricane River Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
84
Openings · last 90 days
84
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 84 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 10:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 26 of 84 detected openings (31.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Detroit local time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–23 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | 9.5% |
| 10 | 8 | 9.5% |
| 03 | 7 | 8.3% |
| 09 | 7 | 8.3% |
| 10 | 6 | 7.1% |
Site 12 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 21 monitored sites
Of the 588 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 79 open for online reservation · 489 reserved · 20 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
86.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 79 of 588 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online86.6%
Open site-nights79 / 588
Reserved (of online inventory)489 / 568
Weekday openings54
Weekend openings25
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 54 fall on weekdays and 25 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 51 of 315 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 21 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 02 | 15 |
| 01 | 13 |
| 01 | 13 |
| 11 | 13 |
| 05 | 5 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
79 open site-nights across 16 sites at Hurricane River Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 8 2-night, 5 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 09.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 42 ft. 21 sites take 25 ft, 18 sites take 35 ft, 16 sites take 40 ft.
All 16 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 42 ft | None | 15 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +3 more |
| 01 | 32 ft | None | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +1 more |
| 01 | 42 ft | None | 13 | 13 nights | Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +1 more |
| 11 | 42 ft | None | 13 | 13 nights | Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +1 more |
| 05 | 42 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 11, Oct 15 |
| 10 | 42 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 15 |
| 04 | 36 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 15 |
| 09 | 42 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Oct 15 |
| 05 | 42 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 22, Oct 13 |
| 12 | 42 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Oct 4, Oct 15 |
| 02 | 42 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 7 |
| 03 | 42 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 15 |
| 04 | 42 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 15 |
| 07 | 33 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 15 |
| 08 | 42 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 13 |
| 10 | 36 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
About Hurricane River Campground
Overview
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles along Michigan's northern coast. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Camping at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a great way to relax and enjoy the beauties the lakeshore has to offer. Campgrounds are rustic, and do not provide electric or sewer hookups. Campers, trailers, and RVs are welcome, note there are generator free areas. Cell phone reception is limited, so unplug, unwind, and enjoy the serenity Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Campgrounds has to offer.
Hurricane River Campground is located 12 miles (19 km) west of Grand Marais and is divided into two separate sections off County Highway (H-) 58, Hurricane River Upper, and Hurricane River Lower. The Upper Campground has 10 sites and the Lower Campground has 12. Campground amenities include water, pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and handicap accessible sites. Hurricane River Lower Campground is the trailhead for the Au Sable Light Station, which is a 3-mile (5 km) round trip stroll to the lighthouse with views of Lake Superior, Jacobsville Sandstone, and Shipwreck remains. Upper Hurricane River is tucked back in the woods with beautiful deciduous trees between sites allowing for the woodsy experience of Northern Michigan.
Recreation
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers 100 miles (161 km) of hiking trails leading to waterfalls, beaches, forest wilderness, cultural sites, and breathtaking cliff-top views of Lake Superior. Whether you have only a few minutes, hours, or days to see a portion of the lakeshore, one of these hikes may be for you.
Lake Superior's rugged shoreline invites boaters to explore the beautiful Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with its miles of colorful sandstone cliffs and long stretches of sandy beaches. Peaceful inland lakes also invite boaters to linger in the northwoods. Check the marine weather forecast before venturing out. Watch the weather carefully while on the lake. The weather can change suddenly and unexpectedly. Just because it's calm in Munising Bay or Grand Marais Harbor does not mean it is calm along the more distant shores. The Pictured Rocks cliffs rise 50 to 200 feet (15 to 61 m) directly from the lake, offering precious few protected places if the wind and waves increase.
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. Tent-style enclosures for campsite portable toilets are strictly prohibited. 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
Kayak and Other Guided Tours and Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises 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.
21 monitored sitesRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups20 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Pictured Rocks NL is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, between the towns of Munising (west) and Grand Marais (east). Access the west side of the park via Michigan highways M-28 and M-94 to Munising. State highway M-77 leads to Grand Marais on the east side. Alger County Road H-58 runs parallel and through the park, providing access to spur roads that lead to scenic overlooks, trailheads, campgrounds, beaches, etc. Many roads are closed in winter due to snow.
P.O. Box 40, Munising, MI 49862906 387-3700 OR 906 494-2660
CampingDay Use AreaGuided Interpretive WalksHistoric & Cultural SiteInterpretive ProgramsPaddlingPhotographyPicnickingSwimming
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-247603 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-247603 · Hurricane River Campground · Munising MI12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hurricane River Campground?
Reservations for Hurricane River Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 86.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 79 of 588 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 84 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Hurricane River Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 68 site-date openings at Hurricane River Campground in the last 7 days, 84 over 30 days and 84 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Hurricane River Campground?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 02. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Hurricane River Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
18 of the 21 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 42 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Hurricane River Campground?
October 2026, with 51 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 315.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Hurricane River Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-23 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Hurricane River Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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