Au Train Beach Campground
Quick Facts
Why Au Train & Pictured Rocks
Au Train sits on Lake Superior between Marquette and Munising, in the heart of Upper Peninsula country known for waterfalls, rugged shoreline, and the nearby Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This is genuine Lake Superior territory — colder, wilder water than the Lake Michigan side of the state, with a correspondingly rugged, less-developed feel.
Au Train Beach Campground is a genuinely rare find in this stretch of the UP — real glamping options (yurts, teepees, safari tents) directly across from a Lake Superior beach, in a region where most camping is far more rustic.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Au Train, between Marquette and Munising on Lake Superior
- Setting: Lake Superior shoreline, rugged Upper Peninsula character
- Site type: Yurts, teepees, and safari tents, plus standard tent sites
- Amenities: Camp sink, lounge with microwave, WiFi, beach across the road
- Recreation: Beach access and water activities on Lake Superior
Pro Tips for Booking
Expect some road noise. It’s the tradeoff for a genuinely convenient location between Marquette and Munising — worth knowing if you’re a light sleeper.
Plan a Pictured Rocks day trip. The National Lakeshore is close enough to make a real day of cliff and waterfall viewing.
Pack for cold water. Lake Superior stays chilly even in summer — the beach is beautiful, but swimming is a different experience than on Lake Michigan.
What to Do Around Here
- Lake Superior beach access right across the road
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, a scenic drive toward Munising
- Marquette’s downtown and waterfront, in the other direction
- Au Train Falls, a short, easy hike nearby
- Fishing and paddling on Au Train Lake
