MICHIGAN – A new list has revealed the two hardest-to-book campgrounds in the state of Michigan.
Last week, the Dyrt, a popular camping trip planning website, released their list of the 10 hardest to book campgrounds in the U.S. Campgrounds from seven states rounded out the top ten, including two from Michigan.
Both campgrounds are located within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which is about a six-hour drive from Metro Detroit.
Twelvemile Beach Campground is ranked as the second hardest-to-book campground in the U.S. The campground is fully booked 99.4% of the year, according to the Dyrt. The campground is in Grand Marais and holds 37 campsites for tents and small RVs.
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“Centrally located a skipping stone’s throw from an immaculately sandy beach, Twelvemile’s well-maintained, accessible grounds offer easy access to the waters of Superior, plus landmarks like lighthouses, the otherworldly Chapel Rock and more,” the Dyrt wrote about the campground. “Add easy access to the charming Upper Peninsula towns of Grand Marais and Munising, and Twelvemile Beach is the ideal place to experience everything the Pictured Rocks have to offer from one easy vantage.”
Hurricane River Campground is ranked as the sixth hardest-to-book campground. It is fully booked 96.8% of the year, according to the Dyrt. This campground is also in Grand Marais, and it has 22 campsites for tents and small RVs.
“Like Twelvemile Beach, Hurricane River is located in the colorful heart of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and with the sounds of the Hurricane River emptying into mighty Lake Superior, it’s one of the most peaceful destinations for campers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula,” the Dyrt wrote.
According to the National Park Service, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore saw more than 910,000 total visitors in 2023. This is a 30% decrease from 2021, when the park saw its highest visitation of 1.3 million visitors.
Although these specific campgrounds are difficult to book, there are about ten campgrounds near Pictured Rocks, including two other National Parks campgrounds. If camping is not your style, Pictured Rocks offers many hotels.
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Nevada Beach Campground topped off the list as the hardest-to-book campground in the United States. It is fully booked 99.4% of the year, and it features 54 campsites for tents and RVs. It is located on Lake Tahoe, near the Nevada-California border.
Here is the entire top 10 list, with the percentage of the year that it is fully booked.
Nevada Beach Campground — Nevada, 99.4%
Twelvemile Beach Campground — Michigan, 99.4%
Devils Garden Campground — Utah, 99.2%
Seven Points Campground — Tennessee, 97.6%
Kirk Creek Campground — California, 97.5%
Hurricane River Campground — Michigan, 96.8%
Aspenglen Campground — Colorado, 96.1%
Fruita Campground — Utah, 95.9%
Colter Bay RV Park at Colter Bay Village — Wyoming, 94.9%
Twin Lakes Campground — California, 93.7%
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The 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament is down to its Sweet 16 and we’ll have a Final Four by Sunday evening. For half of the college stars taking the court this weekend, it’s one final opportuniy to impress NBA teams with their play at full game speed when the lights are brightest as this year’s draft class comes into focus.
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY’s latest mock draft, Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. is expected to go in the first round. Here’s how USA TODAY currently projects the big man’s draft night will play out.
Our draft order is based on ESPN’s projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
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Morez Johnson Jr. 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 25 overall, Los Angeles Lakers
Kalbrosky’s Analysis:
Morez Johnson Jr. is one of the best, most underrated two-way players in the NCAA. He is a crucial part of the Michigan identity this season and has thrived since transferring to the Wolverines from Illinois. Johnson’s shooting form at the free throw line looks good, and he scores well near the rim, especially when cutting to the basket. The former FIBA U-19 Team USA standout and All-Big Ten big man is a trustworthy defensive playmaker, too, and should find minutes at the next level.
Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.
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A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit.
Emergency dispatchers started to get calls about 2:30 a.m. about someone who was walking along the Lodge, and then were notified that the person had been struck by a vehicle, the Michigan State Police reported.
When troopers arrived, they found multiple cars stopped along the freeway, and people standing around a woman who was severely injured.
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Detroit EMS pronounced the woman dead at the scene, state police said. She has not yet been identified.
The driver who struck the woman did not stay at the scene.
“Troopers are currently using technology that is available in the area to identify the vehicle involved,” MSP F/Lt. Mike Shaw said.
The Lodge Freeway, also known as M-10, was closed at about 2:46 a.m. Friday between Chicago Boulevard / Hamilton Avenue and Clairmount Street for the investigation and emergency assistance, according to Michigan Department of Transportation reports. The Lodge was reported back open at 6:05 a.m.
Michigan Department of Transportation traffic reports are at the MI Drive site.
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State police said their investigation is continuing. Those who witnessed the crash or have other information are asked to call the MSP Metro South Post at 734-287-5000 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 800-SPEAK-UP.
