Hiawatha National Forest
Rapid River, MI
Reservations for this campground are handled through Recreation.gov
Reservation SiteThere are many campsites on the Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest. Many are located on inland lakes and are in a rustic forest environment with few to no amenities and no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience. 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.
Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.
This site is located adjacent to the Fishdam River, which provides a great fishing opportunity for brook trout. Additionally, the drinking water and toilet are ideal for hunters looking to set up camp for deer season.
This site does NOT offer swimming. However, there is an excellent beach area located at Camp 7 Lake Campground that is only two miles away.
There is drinking water available.
There is a toilet available.
Lake Name: None
Number of Sites: 1
Maximum Number of People Per Site: 24
Toilets: Yes
Boat Access: None
Lake Size (acres): None
Once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Camp Cook offers a campsite that can be reserved singly or as a group. This site is situated on a large grassy opening, which makes it particulary well suited for large gatherings. It is close in proximity to the Fishdam River, which makes it popular among anglers.
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.
Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available nine miles Northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area.