Little Beaver Campground, Grand Marais, MI

Little Beaver Campground in Alger county is located 4 hrs 14 min northwest of Traverse City, MI with an elevation of 621 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 21 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $25.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (94)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		55%
4 star		23%
3 star		7%
2 star		5%
1 star		6%

@TomM3609852 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #5

It is a nice little campground, directly on the water of Little Beaver Lake. There are pit toilets and potable water, but no sinks, just as they are listed on the site. I do wish the water station had a bit better signage, since it is across the campground from the latrines. I missed it before starting some backcountry camping. The amenities of the campground are sparse, but well-maintained. It is definitely a no-frills campground and quite rustic, but a beautiful site.

@DeniseKC4895D6 · Camped on Sep 21, 2024 at Campsite #5

We had a wonderful experience at Little Beaver Campground!

@AlexM8984818 · Camped on Sep 17, 2024 at Campsite #1

Small campground but very nice. Hiking trails very close that take you either to Beaver Lake or Lake Superior.

@carrolt19E889C · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #4

It would enhance the campsites if enough underbrush was cleared in order to have a view of the lake. Not between sites. Thanks

@LynnP6546689 · Camped on Aug 17, 2024 at Campsite #3

Great little campground! Road in was nowhere near as steep as described by others. Spots along the lake especially nice.

@RamonaM66912D2 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #1

It was a beautiful setting with the lake in the background. It was a little remote to get to.

@JesseH2645405 · Camped on Jul 6, 2024 at Campsite #8

I love this campground!! Definitely bring a boat so you can paddle out to beaver lake

@LesleyLD15408A · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful location. Some of the sites are small but he smaller sites tend to have nice views of the lake. Also there are no generators allowed which is amazing!

@GrainneM73ED62 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful little spot with lots of privacy. This site only has 8 spots so it was as peaceful as it gets. We took a beautiful hike about 1.5 miles each way with my 2 and 8 year old to Lake Superior and saw only a couple people on the hike. Next time we would bring paddles and a canoe for Little Beaver Lake. We will be back!

@AdamB5828811 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #2

Great campsite. Pit toilet was kept clean. Site was in great condition although tent pad could have been bigger. I was pleased to see the sites namesake, beavers, hard at work.

@MariaW9162356 · Camped on May 15, 2024 at Campsite #2

Quiet, private campground tucked away in the lakeshore. Had a wonderful experience, and I will definitely be back.

@BobbiF2DD35736 · Camped on Oct 12, 2023 at Campsite #3

The park was small and gorgeous.

@MilenaZEFFEC52 · Camped on Sep 20, 2023 at Campsite #6

Visitors driving around, not aware of booking on line. Glad not to have the camping sites in the middle, no privacy there.

@WendyP3855726 · Camped on Sep 18, 2023 at Campsite #4

Great quaint and quiet campground. Set back a nice distance next to Beaver lake, great for kayaking. Nice scenic hike to Superior and a gorgeous beach. My favorite spot to camp when in the area!

@OmtaD07D3F1722 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #5

Pro: Beautiful place, lots to do/see. Con: no showers/ a place to clean up.

@AmandaE790DD2B · Camped on Sep 3, 2023 at Campsite #4

Loved this location for a tech get away and prime location for nearby lakes, waterfalls, beaches, hiking trails, etc. You have to drive almost an hour to get any kind of service (and gas!), but that's what we wanted. There's no artificial light, so you can gaze at the stars at night. We had site 4. If you're looking for a hammock spot, this is NOT the site for you. Definitely a tent only location, but the adorable chipmunks chasing each other through our site was adorable. Site 4 also has a great little path down to the lake where you can launch your kayak through just a couple reeds. Would avoid swimming as we found leeches in the reeds. We had to leave early after only 3 nights due to a hole in our tent and crazy storms, but those 3 nights were worth it. Definitely recommend.

@ThereseC9B621F · Camped on Sep 2, 2023 at Campsite #2

I had a nearly impossible time booking this or any national park campground. We had site 2 for a night and then site 1, while others in the campground were shifting around as well. In talking to other campers they had similar issues booking and were frustrated. I have since learned that Rec.gov is run by a billion dollar corporation with ties to DC. They are paid well to run this site and collect fees. I strongly urge you to look at the history of Rec.gov and their use of a .gov website.

@Elizabeth37674 · Camped on Aug 22, 2023 at Campsite #8

Good hiking right from the camp ground through beautiful woods to Pictured Rocks (but I'd recomend driving to Chappel falls then hiking), the coast, or arround Beaver lake. Saw signs of beaver activity. Vault toilets were helpful and camp site bear box is provided.

@natea41E577624 · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #6

Great small CG with 8 sites. Lucked into a couple nights over a weekend, was probably a cancelation.Able to paddle and hike right from CG.

@MarikaV091ECAB · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #1

The campground was quiet and scenic. Very easy access to Little Beaver Lake for kayaking, paddleboarding, or glimpsing beavers at work. The hike to Lake Superior was easy and gave us access to a non-crowded beach.

@KathyK8671542 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #3

Absolutely beautiful setting. Great access to trails and swimming. Quiet location. Chipmunks a little aggressive so secure your food:)

@STEVENY5476992 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #6

Very clean facilities. Hiking trails around the area are very well marked. Camp spots are super close to one another. But the cleanliness and accessibility of the site is a plus.

@TimL9352546 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #5

The campsite was easy to locate and as described.

@mattH6F145B375 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #8

Very nice campground. Only 8 campsite spots. Site 8 is a handicap spot that is little bigger than the other campsites. The road heading to the site is over 2.5 miles long, narrow. There is a bathroom, also has a water supply that you can drink from and to fill bottles. It also has a non potable water spout. Each campsite has a fire ring and pad for a tent or small pop up camper and a big enough spot for 1 car. There is a trail entrance right next to the campsite that is maybe mile and half to the beach. Overall would go back again.

@CelestaT9150D8 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #7

The campground is very clean and peaceful. I found the bathrooms to be well maintained except there seemed to be lights in the bathroom that were not working. Not an issue for us since we carried a flashlight. The road to the sites only had one rough spot but was otherwise smooth. My only reason I would possibly not return is that the sites are very close together without much privacy.

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