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  4. Clear Lake Campsite

Camping at Clear Lake Campsite near Rapid River

Public campground · Rapid River · 1 campsite

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The campground's road access comes from M-94 between Shingleton and Manistique via Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246) and a short spur to FR 2246J, making it a relatively remote, quiet stop for people traveling that corridor. Within a mile or so you'll find basic services bait shops, grocery and general stores, gas, a pay phone and nearby trailheads, a fishing pier, and outfitters offering kayak/canoe rentals; the broader Hiawatha National Forest supports biking, hiking, horse trails, wildlife viewing, and other recreation opportunities.

4.0
on Recreation.gov · 11 reviews
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 20 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

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Price
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standard nonelectric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

No site is open for every night of your stay

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Amenities & location

Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 1 no-hookup individual site.

Location

RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT
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Clear Lake Campsite: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Clear Lake Campsite?
Longest RV site listed: 20 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
Does Clear Lake Campsite have RV hookups?
1 no-hookup individual site (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Clear Lake Campsite?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Clear Lake Campsite?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 20 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 1 no-hookup individual site
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 0 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 1 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (3 reports), T-Mobile 1 (3 reports), AT&T 2 (3 reports)
Shade
Listing 1 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Getting there
Listing RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (11 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“2nd year here in a row. Weather was terrible. Still made the best of it. Bmwill be back next year”

Alex P 5 · Feb 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Wonderful location! Couldn't ask for a better view. Will definitely go back!”

Alex P 5 · Oct 2023 · Recreation.gov
Nearby

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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Jack Pine Lodge & Campground

6.5 mi from Clear Lake Campsite (straight-line)
Sites from $46/night
$92 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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No sites offered for these dates

Colwell Lake Campground

2 mi from Clear Lake Campsite (straight-line) 5.0 · 117 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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No sites offered for these dates

Crooked Lake Campsite

2.1 mi from Clear Lake Campsite (straight-line) 5.0 · 3 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Compare site types

1 individual reservable campsite from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

1 site · $0/night

Loops: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Alert at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore nearby
  • Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice The Munising Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. Approximately 75-feet of the paved trail was washed out April 28th from recent heavy rainfall and seasonal snow melt. Details ↗

Active alerts from the National Park Service. Check before you go.

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An 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.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • White-water Rafting Adventure on the Menominee River Upper Peninsula area · 3 hr · from $99/person
    • Keweenaw Copper Country Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Upper Peninsula area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $15/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Keweenaw Copper Country Trail Upper Peninsula area · 8 hr–1 day · from $17/person

Self-guided tours at 13 mi away, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

  • Interpretive Wayside Tour - Driving East to West · 1–6 hr · Stops: Sable Falls Orientation Wayside, Reading a Field Wayside, More Than Just Sand Wayside, Dynamic Dunelands Wayside, Grand Sable Visitor Center Orientation Wayside, Lakes on the Landscape Wayside +7 more

    Waysides and audio descriptions for waysides in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, beginning in Grand Marais and heading towards Munising on County Road H-58.

  • Waterfall Tour · 3–6 hr · Stops: Munising Falls, Miners Falls, Elliot Falls, Sable Falls

    Michigan's Upper Peninsula is famous for its many waterfalls - and the Pictured Rocks area has some of the most beautiful! This tour covers the easiest waterfalls within and nearby the park to access…

  • A Scenic Drive From West to East · 3–6 hr · Stops: Munising Falls Visitor Center, Munising Falls, Sand Point Beach, Miners Castle, Miners Beach, Lake Superior Overlook Beach +5 more

    A self-guided half day tour by vehicle that focuses mostly on driving from one end of the national lakeshore to the other, with some short walks to several of the park's most scenic sites and vistas.…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 20 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2018 Riverside Travel Trailer Dream
2018 Riverside Travel Trailer Dream

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 23 mi from campground

$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2021 Rockwood Geo pro UP
2021 Rockwood Geo pro UP

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 47 mi from campground

$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Cozy Camper for 2 2018 Springdale Mini
Cozy Camper for 2 2018 Springdale Mini

Travel trailer · 17 ft · sleeps 4 · 114 mi from campground

$132/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Clear Lake Campsite

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

White-water Rafting Adventure on the Menominee River
White-water Rafting Adventure on the Menominee River

Upper Peninsula area · 3 hr · from $99/person

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Keweenaw Copper Country Trail
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Keweenaw Copper Country Trail

Upper Peninsula area · 8 hr–1 day · from $17/person

Keweenaw Copper Country Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Keweenaw Copper Country Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Upper Peninsula area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $15/person

See 2 more bookable tours
Wildman Zip Line Tour
Wildman Zip Line Tour

Upper Peninsula area · 2 hr · from $89/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 15–Oct 15: RV & Tent $0 per night
  • Peak season May 15–Oct 15: RV & Tent $0 per night
St Ignace Parasailing
St Ignace Parasailing

Upper Peninsula area · 1 hr · from $95/person

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · 13 mi away, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Group of yellow kayaks next to colorful cliff
Photo: NPS photo
Commercial Tours

Several authorized companies offer guided kayak tours, ice climbing activities, and hiking/camping trips in the park.

Day hiker walking across wooden bridge over shallow wetland.
Photo: NPS photo
Walks and Hikes Over a Mile

1-5 Hours

Longer hikes and walks lead to stunning cliff views, remote beaches, the Beaver Basin Wilderness, Au Sable Lighthouse, and many other scenic areas.

Several children standing on a wooden boardwalk looking out into the marsh
Photo: NPS photo
Walks and Hikes of One Mile or Less

30-60 Minutes

Pictured Rocks offers 100 miles of hiking and walking trails leading to waterfalls, beaches, forest wilderness, cultural sites, and breathtaking cliff-top views of Lake Superior.…

Group of kayakers under large sandstone arch
Photo: NPS photo
Kayaking and Kayak Safety

Thinking about kayaking at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore? Make sure you have the right kind of boat and are aware of all safety issues!

Small tent on tend pad with tall trees overhead
Photo: NPS photo
Drive-In Camping at Pictured Rocks

1-14 Days

Pictured Rocks has three drive-in campgrounds open May 15 through Oct. 15. Two are along Lake Superior and the third is on a beautiful inland lake.

Snowshoer on forested snow trail with blue trail marker nearby
Photo: NPS photo
Snowshoeing at Pictured Rocks

Snowshoeing is a very popular winter sport at Pictured Rocks. There is one official trail, but almost the entire park is open for snowshoeing.

Source: National Park Service (Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.