Little Dunes I
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Know before you go
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- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions

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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- White Pine Lodge
- Krist
Shell
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
- Sunoco
- Krist
🍽️ Food & drink
- The Duck Pond Eatery & Beer Garden
- Tracey's at Roam Inn
- Foggy's Steakhouse
➕ Medical
- Baycare Medical Center
- Munsing Memorial Hospital
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Pictured Rocks Golf Club
🏧 ATM & bank
- Peoples State Bank
Weather
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Little Dunes I.
How much does it cost to camp at Little Dunes I?
Little Dunes I charges a camping fee.
Can I pitch a tent at Little Dunes I?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Who runs Little Dunes I?
Little Dunes I is operated by United States Forest Service.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Little Dunes I.
- Little Dunes II · United States Forest Service
- Murray Bay Group Site · United States Forest Service
- Munising Tourist Park Campground
- Cliffs Camp
- Cliffs Group Campsite
- Paddler's Village · Uncle Ducky Outdoors LLC