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Hurricane River Campground

MI · Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Hurricane River Campground is generally hard to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (8/10) and eases to its lowest in May (5/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May5
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul7
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct6
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 22 RV sites
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 42 ft

Activities: SWIMMING, CAMPING, DAY USE AREA, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PHOTOGRAPHY, PICNICKING, PADDLING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Hurricane River Campground?

All campsites are $25.00 per day by reservation only. Senior Pass and Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount. The pass number must be entered when making reservation.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is