Voyageurs Motel
Perched on a bluff overlooking the Grand Marais harbor and Lake Superior. Rooms have two queen beds.
Where to stay
Rest your rock-hunting bones.
Lakeview motels, cozy cabins, a B&B and campgrounds right on the beach. Show weekend lands at a busy, beautiful time of year on the shore, so book early.
Hilltop Cabins & Motel
Cabins with one to three bedrooms plus motel rooms, tucked in the trees about a mile east of town, overlooking Lake Superior.
The Dunes Motel
A classic small-town stay, close to everything in the village. Call to book.
The Agate Cross B&B
A B&B with a name made for this weekend. Fall asleep dreaming of banded beauties.
Beach Park Motel
Stay close to the shoreline so your morning agate hunt starts right outside the door.
Superior Hotel
A hotel stay in the heart of the village, steps from food, the harbor and the show.
Woods Resort
A woodsy retreat for a relaxed show weekend in the North Woods.
Lake Superior Vacation Rentals
Managed homes and cottages in and around Grand Marais. Great for families and rock-hound road-trip crews.
Cabins & cottages by owner
Cabin in the Woods, The Coyote Dens, Creekside Secret, Music Makers Cottage, The Red Chalet and Williamson House. Each has its own personality.
Woodland Park Campground
Sandy, wooded sites overlooking a Lake Superior beach, with electric and water hookups, bathhouses and a playground. First come, first served.
Muskallonge Lake State Park
Shaded modern sites between Lake Superior and Muskallonge Lake. Fun fact: this is where the show's story began in 2008. Reserve through the Michigan DNR.
Twelvemile Beach Campground
Sites on a sandy bluff above Lake Superior inside Pictured Rocks, with a self-guided nature trail. First come, first served.
Hurricane River Campground
Small campground where the Hurricane River meets the lake. Walk the beach past shipwreck remains to the Au Sable Light Station.
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Listings come from the Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce and public park information. Rates, seasons and availability change, so please contact each place directly to book. Pictured Rocks drive-in campgrounds are first come, first served.
Rock hound travel tips
Pack like a pro.
September on Lake Superior can be summer-warm at noon and sweater-cool by sunset. Be ready for both.
- Book lodging early. Show weekend is popular, and rooms in a small village go fast.
- Bring layers, a rain shell and shoes you don't mind getting wet on the beach.
- Carry a small bag for beach finds, plus a loupe or magnifier for the show.
- Cash is handy. Not every dealer or small-town shop takes cards.
- Fill your gas tank before the drive. Services are spread out in this beautiful corner of the U.P.