The 5 Best Nature & Parks in Grand Marais, Michigan (MI)

October 25, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

Grand Marais is an unincorporated community in Burt Township, Alger County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located on Lake Superior, and is the eastern gateway to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore via H-58.
Restaurants in Grand Marais

1. 12-Mile Beach

H-58 Seasonal Road, Grand Marais, MI 49839
Excellent
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

12-Mile Beach

Reviewed By bandido63

We stayed for 3.5 days and 3 nights at the Twelvemile beach campground which is one of three campgrounds that are part of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We arrived on Monday 7/29 and left on Thursday 8/1. We had made previous reservations and that is the only way to get a campsite here now (after 7/11/19). There is a gravel road that runs east-west through the campground and the sites are on both sides north and south of the road. The backsides of the campground to the north of the road basically back into the dunes over the beach. Each campsite has a pad for a large tent or two smaller ones, a picnic table and a fire ring. There are trash containers near every campsite. Due to black bears in the area, they ask that you out foods and smellables in your vehicle when not eating/cooking. If you came in a motorcycle or a bicycle, there are a few metal boxes through camp where you can store your food. There are pit latrines at different spots through the camp and they are nice and clean, they provide TP and hand sanitizer. The beach is spectacular and the views of the sunset are particularly stunning. Due to the roads, even though you are a little over 30 miles from Munising, it will take one hour to drive there. There are plenty of trails nearby to visit (highly recommend hiking the trail to Chapel Falls/Chapel Rock) before heading into town for the Pictured Rocks boat/kayak tours. This is a no generator camp, so it will be nice and quiet and a perfect place to enjoy nature. There are staircases that take you down to the beach if you don't feel like venturing down the sides of the dunes. We really enjoyed our time at this campsite and were impressed with how well maintained it was. Would definitely want to go back in the future.

2. Chapel Falls

15 miles east of Munising off Alger County Road H-58 5 miles north to the end of Chapel Road, Grand Marais, MI http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/waterfalls.htm
Excellent
73%
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Chapel Falls

Reviewed By donnarA5248HG - Elliot Lake, Canada

Amazing trails, gorgeous scenery to a pretty waterfall. Plan on spending an entire afternoon the walk all the trails and enjoy some time at the beach, you won't be disappointed.

3. Bayshore Park

Grand Marais Ave, Grand Marais, MI
Excellent
79%
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Bayshore Park

Reviewed By N2882SNlorib - Fort Myers Beach, United States

Great views of the bay in Grand Marais, the beach is beautiful and sandy. Perfect for relaxing or families. There is a small play ground facility, changing area and rest rooms.

4. Woodland Park

E21666 Brazel St, Grand Marais, MI 49839-5100 http://www.burttownship.com/recreation/woodland-park-campground
Excellent
62%
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Woodland Park

Reviewed By BryanPaul1 - Detroit, United States

Planned a last minute Labor Day Weekend adventure and was so happy to find this pace between Pictured Rocks and Tahquamenon Falls. Got their early and hoped for the best. And the best was yet to come! We landed a great spot on the water and had a great time. Love this place and will(hopefully) be back next year

5. Devil Track Wildflower Sanctuary

33 County Road 60, Grand Marais, MI [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/deviltrackwildflowers/

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