Cookson Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground, Munising, MI

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. There is a fee of $8.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (19)

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@LarryL7664136 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #5
Love the location.
@HunterH8528172 · Camped on Jul 24, 2024 at Campsite #2
Excellent, peaceful campsite. Well maintained, clean, and off the beaten path. Cell service is spotty here, so make your reservation ahead of time. Pack it in and pack it out, keep the area beautiful!
@NicholasC11628 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #5
We've been to Cookson Lake a few times now and this past time was as good as any other. Only real issue was people who didn't have a site rented parking trucks/trailers across sites when they put their boat in the lake.
@LarryL7664136 · Camped on Oct 1, 2023 at Campsite #1
Great out-of-the-way camping spot. Pit toilet old, but clean. Fire ring and picnic table in good shape. Nice open spaces for camping and charging our batteries with solar power.
@markc1361143 · Camped on Oct 1, 2023 at Campsite #2
Cookson Lake is a beautiful little lake, especially in the fall when the trees are changing colors.
@RobertH1222975 · Camped on Aug 17, 2023 at Campsite #1
Took some work to reach the site due to coming from the south, the bridge over the Indian river was closed and being worked on.
@HarrisonTE2092 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #4
Highly enjoyed the remote campsite, though I would recommend lots of bug spray and layers as the mosquitos are vicious. The lake, I was told, has snapping turtles. We went to nearby Pete's Lake for swimming.
@RobertJ5338880 · Camped on Sep 25, 2022 at Campsite #2
Campground excellent. Well maintained. Appreciated senior pass discount. Not thrilled to pay more for reservation fee ($9) than 2 nights lodging - most National Forest campgrounds I have been to were first come / first served and did not require a reservation fee. Did not use / would not have used out house - worst one I have ever seen.
@KevinK9789719 · Camped on Jul 7, 2022 at Campsite #1
Beautiful Lake and clean campsites. Would definitely go back.
@ElizabethD4334 · Camped on Jul 30, 2020 at Campsite #3
the bathroom had toilet paper, the lot size was nice and larger than expected. Not quite for tent camping, but grass was mowed (grass clippings though, wet in the morning). Overall great lake to relax by and quiet (saw mother and baby loons and two swans).
@ElizabethD356 · Camped on Jul 30, 2020 at Campsite #3
the bathroom had toilet paper, the lot size was nice and larger than expected. Not quite for tent camping, but grass was mowed (grass clippings though, wet in the morning). Overall great lake to relax by and quiet (saw mother and baby loons and two swans).
@ErikaD394 · Camped on Jul 6, 2020 at Campsite #1
Literally the most bugs I have ever seen/experienced. We had to put on all long sleeves and 100% deet bug spray and that still didn't work. My boyfriend and I ended up setting up the tent quickly and then hiding in the tent till the next day and we could leave the bugs behind. This would be a very beautiful spot with the lake right there and an out house provided, but the relentless attack by mosquitoes makes me have to give this site a poor review.
@ErikaD3577870 · Camped on Jul 6, 2020 at Campsite #1
Literally the most bugs I have ever seen/experienced. We had to put on all long sleeves and 100% deet bug spray and that still didn't work. My boyfriend and I ended up setting up the tent quickly and then hiding in the tent till the next day and we could leave the bugs behind. This would be a very beautiful spot with the lake right there and an out house provided, but the relentless attack by mosquitoes makes me have to give this site a poor review.
@TravisP5593900 · Camped on Aug 28, 2019 at Campsite #2
It was quiet , beautiful view , good fishing in the lake had a great time and hope they have this site available next year . Note to potential campers .... only have an outhouse but it’s not bad lol and no electrical .... no wireless service like 0 lol
@TravisP488 · Camped on Aug 28, 2019 at Campsite #2
It was quiet , beautiful view , good fishing in the lake had a great time and hope they have this site available next year . Note to potential campers .... only have an outhouse but it’s not bad lol and no electrical .... no wireless service like 0 lol
@RebeccaO628 · Camped on Aug 5, 2019 at Campsite #1
It is a beautiful location, with a wonderful view
@RebeccaO962859 · Camped on Aug 5, 2019 at Campsite #1
It is a beautiful location, with a wonderful view

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