No sites offered for these datesA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
This is a rustic, low-amenity stop best suited to campers prepared to be self-sufficient and to travel the last miles on forest roads: the site is reached north of Cooks (on County Road 437 and short spur forest roads FR 2217/2696) and is minutes from a network of horse, bike and hiking trails. Within a bit more than a mile you can find services and conveniences bait shops, general stores, a fishing pier and kayak/canoe rentals and groceries, gas, ice and deli items are available about five miles northeast in the Thunder Lake area on County Road 437.








Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $8 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Hookups (individual campsites): 1 no-hookup individual site.
RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT
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“There was no Bear Lake near Cooks MI. I contacted Recreation.gov regarding receiving a refund on Aug. 9, when it was confirmed that the property would be contacted and would reach out. I have heard nothing from them. ”
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No sites offered for these datesAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 24 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 14 mi from campground
$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 17 ft · sleeps 4 · 116 mi from campground
$132/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 3 · 120 mi from campground
$129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Green Bay & Door County area · 2 hr · from $52/person

Green Bay & Door County area · 2 hr · from $101/person

Green Bay & Door County area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

Upper Peninsula area · 3 hr · from $99/person
1 individual reservable campsite from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
1 site · $8/night
Loops: BEAR LAKE CAMPSITE loop (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Green Bay & Door County area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $12/person

Green Bay & Door County area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

Green Bay & Door County area · 2 hr · from $55/person

Green Bay & Door County area · 50 min · from $55/person

Green Bay & Door County area · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $72/person