Explore Hiawatha National Forest: Top Campgrounds in Munising, St. Ignace & Rapid River
Discover the serene beauty of Hiawatha National Forest, where outdoor enthusiasts can choose from a variety of camping options. The Manistique Ranger District offers pristine sites along Lake Manistique, ideal for families and anglers. For a more rugged experience, the Rapid River Ranger District features secluded spots nestled among towering pines and sparkling rivers. Experience the stunning views and abundant wildlife while exploring miles of hiking trails. Don't miss the opportunities for canoeing and fishing in this diverse ecosystem. Whether you're seeking tranquility or adventure, Hiawatha National Forest has the perfect campsite to suit your needs.

















Autrain Lake Campground is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (4 hrs 19 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 626 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Bay Furnace Campground is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (4 hrs 5 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 616 feet. There are a total of 49 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Bay View Campground is located in the Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 5 min northeast of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 499 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $18.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include hiking trails.
Brevoort Lake Campground is located in the St. Ignace Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (2 hrs 29 min northeast of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 631 feet. There are a total of 71 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. 34 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $44.00. Some amenities include dump station, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Camp Seven Lake Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 59 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 763 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 50 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 12 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $72.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Carp River Campground is located in the St. Ignace Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (2 hrs 23 min northeast of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 628 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Chicago Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 3 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 32 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Colwell Lake Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 58 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 754 feet. There are a total of 43 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. 34 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 5 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include dump station, boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Cookson Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (4 hrs 11 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 760 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Max equipment length is 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.
Council Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (4 hrs 11 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 826 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Max equipment length is 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.
East Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Flowing Well Campground is located in the Rapid River Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 57 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 658 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Gooseneck Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 1 sites can accommodate RVs up to 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Grand Island Cabins is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (about 129 miles from Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 634 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is normally open from the beginning of January to mid October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $170.00 per night. Activities include fishing.
Island Lake Campground is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (4 hrs 8 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 846 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of September. 10 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $50.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Jackpine Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Lake Michigan At St. Ignace Campground is located in the St. Ignace Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (2 hrs 25 min northeast of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 607 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Leg Lake Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 32 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Little Bass Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Little Bay De Noc Campground is located in the Rapid River Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (4 hrs 10 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 636 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Lyman Lake Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 7 sites can accommodate RVs between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Monocle Lake Campground is located in the Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 6 min northeast of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 643 feet. There are a total of 42 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of October. 41 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Mowe Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 32 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Petes Lake Campground is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (4 hrs 10 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 802 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 45 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $44.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Soldier Lake Campground is located in the Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (2 hrs 57 min northeast of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 896 feet. There are a total of 44 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of October. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Steuben Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Swan Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Three Lakes Campground is located in the Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (2 hrs 47 min north of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 877 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $16.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Triangle Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 32 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Widewaters Campground is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (4 hrs 10 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 791 feet. There are a total of 32 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 58 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.