Directions
All driving directions are listed by lake. Please check campsite details.
Phone
906-474-6442
Activities
BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, DAY USE AREA, SWIMMING SITE
Keywords
Dispersed campsites,Manistique,Rapid River,lyman lake,swan lake,bass lake,bear lake,camp cook,carr lake,chicago lake,clear lake,crooked lake,east lake,gooseneck lake,ironjaw lake,jackpine lake,lake nineteen,leg lake,little bass lake,minerva lake,mowe lake
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Overview
The Manistique/Rapid River campsites are located on inland lakes and are in a rustic forest environment with few, if any amenities. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next campout
Recreation
Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Some of these campsites offer only one site on these inland lakes allowing for a very peaceful and wilderness-like experience.
Facilities
Half of the sites have a primitive toilet; be sure to check the site specifics prior to reserving. All campsites have fire rings. Horses are only allowed at certain sites. Specifically, horses are allowed at all sites on Swan Lake, site 1 at Ironjaw Lake, sites 1 and 2 at Triangle Lake. All of the sites have boat access to the lake. Most of them are back-in and a few have a boat/canoe slide.
Many of the campsites offer hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.
| Lake Name | Number of Sites | Maximum number of people per site | Toilets | Boat Access | Lake Size (acres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake | 1 | 8 | No | BI | 290 |
| Bear Lake | 1 | 8 | No | Slide | 21 |
| Camp Cook | 1 | 8 | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Carr Lake | 1 | 16 | No | Slide | 16 |
| Chicago Lake | 4 | site 1 (8) Sites 2-4 (16) |
Yes | BI | 188 |
| Crooked Lake | 1 | 8 | No | CI | 190 |
| East Lake | 3 | Site 1 (24) Site 2 and 3 (8) |
Yes | BI | 53 |
| Gooseneck Lake | 3 | Sites 1 and 4 (8) Site 3 (16) |
Yes | BI | 123 |
| Ironjaw Lake | 1 | 8 | Yes | BI | 62 |
| Jackpine Lake | 2 | Site 1 (16) Site 2 (8) |
Yes | BI | 63 |
| Lake Nineteen | 1 | 8 | No | BI | 26 |
| Lyman Lake | 10 | Site 1, 7, 10 (8) Sites 2-4, 6, 8, 9 (16) Site 5 (24) |
Yes | BI | 67 |
| Leg Lake | 2 | Site 1 (24) Site 2 (8) |
Yes | BI | 40 |
| Minerva Lake | 1 | 8 | No | BI | 45 |
| Mowe Lake | 2 | 8 | Yes | BI | 25 |
| Steuben Lake | 2 | Site 1 (24) Site 2 (16) |
Yes | BI | 151 |
| Swan Lake | 4 | Site 1 (8) Sites 2-4 (16) |
Yes | BI | 52 |
| Triangle Lake | 2 | Site 1 (24) Site 2 (8) |
Yes | BI | 169 |
| Site | Number of Horses Allowed |
|---|---|
| Ironjaw Lake | 2 horses |
| Swan Lake sites 1 and 2 | 2 horses at each site |
| Swan Lake site 3 | 4 horses |
| Swan Lake site 4 | 6 horses |
| Triangle Lake site 1 | 4 horses |
| Triangle Lake site 2 | 2 horses |
Natural Features
All of these sites are nestled in hardwood trees and pines. All of them are on small inland lakes, which offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities. There is one exception; Camp Cook, which is close to the Fishdam River and provides opportunities for good brook trout fishing.
Nearby Attractions
There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals.
