No sites offered for these datesA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
The lake supports a healthy fishery smallmouth bass and bluegill are common, with some large yellow perch and bullheads and anglers must carry a Michigan fishing license. Beyond fishing and swimming there are nearby opportunities for berry picking, hiking, biking and horse trails within minutes of the campsites, and the broader Hiawatha National Forest offers a range of activities including boating, wildlife viewing, and interpretive programs.








Length limits vary by campsite.
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| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $8 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $8 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Hookups (individual campsites): 2 no-hookup individual sites.
RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISRICT
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Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.
“It's beautiful and secluded.”
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“Very nice campsite with good access to the lake and boat launch. I would camp there again. The only negative would be the access road was really bumpy, so take it real slow.”
“It's beautiful and secluded. I photographed the northern lights here. I really love the addition of the picnic table. It wasn't there last time I camped here and it was helpful. ”
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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 · 15 mi from campground
$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 17 ft · sleeps 4 · 115 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.

52 mi · 3 hr · from $99/person

54 mi · 2 hr · from $52/person

54 mi · 2 hr · from $101/person

54 mi · 1.5 hr · from $45/person
For August weekends, book about 181 days ahead. Three in four August Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 179 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | — | — | 98 days ahead | 150 days ahead |
| July | 152 days ahead | 176 days ahead | 164 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| August | 179 days ahead | 181 days ahead | — | — |
| September | — | — | 101 days ahead | 182 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (356 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
2 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
2 sites · $8/night
Loops: JACKPINE LAKE CAMPSITE loop (2)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

54 mi · 1 hr–2 hr · from $12/person

54 mi · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

54 mi · 2 hr · from $55/person

54 mi · 50 min · from $55/person

54 mi · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $72/person