Beaver Island

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Beaver Island

Summer Destination

Quick Facts

607 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

22 campsites

Season

Roughly May–October ...

Cell

Unknown

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Quick Facts

607 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

22 campsites

Season

Roughly May–October ...

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

RV Friendly

Opens Michigan DNR site

Official Website

Get Directions

Beaver Island

No fees available

Campsite Fees

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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Provider

(989) 732-3541

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Campground Map

Beaver Island

45.5741, -85.5683

Nearby supplies

Services and supplies are located mainly near St. James harbor on Beaver Island

Best Time to Camp at Beaver Island

The campground welcomes visitors primarily from May through October, when the island sheds its winter coat and comes alive with warmth and color. That said, this is Lake Michigan—conditions can shift quickly, and the wind often has its say. Pack layers, bring a sturdy tent, and embrace the ever-changing moods of the lakeshore. The reward for being prepared? Spectacular sunsets, star-filled skies, and the kind of fresh air that makes you remember why you love camping in the first place.

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.5 / 5

Primary season (May–Oct); swimming, beach access and warm-weather activities peak in summer.

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Open through October per reports; quieter conditions and island color make fall appealing.

Spring(Mar-May)

3.0 / 5

Late spring marks season start; weather on Lake Michigan can be variable and cool.

Winter(Dec-Feb)

Not recommended

Campground mainly used May–Oct; winter access and services not described.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Roughly May–October (approximate, based on visitor reports)

About Beaver Island

Escape to one of Lake Michigan's best-kept secrets at this intimate 22-site campground on Beaver Island. This is camping stripped down to its essentials—think vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and the kind of peace you can only find on an island. Sites are first-come, first-served through Peaine Township, so arrive early and claim your slice of island paradise.

Rustic campground (vault toilets, hand‑pump potable water) with 22 tent and small‑trailer sites; first‑come, first‑served, no reservations.

Weather and SeasonsThe campground welcomes visitors primarily from May through October, when the island sheds its winter coat and comes alive with warmth and color. That said, this is Lake Michigan—conditions can shift quickly, and the wind often has its say. Pack layers, bring a sturdy tent, and embrace the ever-changing moods of the lakeshore. The reward for being prepared? Spectacular sunsets, star-filled skies, and the kind of fresh air that makes you remember why you love camping in the first place.

Natural Features and SceneryNestled in a mixed forest just steps from a sheltered Lake Michigan bay, this wooded shoreline retreat offers the perfect balance of shade and water access. Wander down to the pebbly beach where crystal-clear water laps at the shore, explore windswept dunes, or simply settle into your secluded campsite and let the island work its magic. The surroundings here feel genuinely remote—this is the back-to-nature experience you've been craving, with Lake Michigan's endless blue horizon as your constant companion.

Geological RegionBeaver Island (Lake Michigan)

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Amenities available

Potable water

Fire rings

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Rustic shoreline campground offering beach access, swimming, shore fishing, hiking and biking on island roads, and wildlife/bird watching. Boat access is available nearby at a public ramp in St. James Bay.

HikingHiking and walking opportunities on island roads and through mixed forest near the shore.

FishingLake Michigan shore fishing on site; nearby inland lakes (Fox Lake ~4 miles, Lake Geneserath ~6 miles) noted.

SwimmingFoot access to a pebbly beach and swimming in the bay of Lake Michigan.

Biking

Boating

Wildlife viewing

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsOften very windy and exposed lakeshore conditions. Remote/off-grid setting with limited on-island services; reliable cell coverage is not documented so visitors should plan accordingly.