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Clear Lake Campsite

Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Rapid River, MI, MI

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (11 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.There are a number of horse, bike and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/clear-lake-campsite to be notified when sites open up.

Clear Lake Campsite offers a rustic forest environment on an inland lake with fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities. Campers praise the friendly staff, potluck community events, and amenities like firewood and ice available on-site.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolf and snowshoe hare present in area. Bird species include rose-breasted grosbeak, Canada warbler, and ruffed grouse. Reptiles: common snapping turtle and painted turtle.

Insider tips for Clear Lake Campsite: Book early—federal campground fills quickly during peak season Firewood and ice cream available for purchase on-site Community potluck events held at campground

Skip Clear Lake Campsite if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; self-contained RVs only. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You want to avoid check-in procedures—security check-ins required when leaving and returning to campground.

Best time to visit Clear Lake Campsite: May-October — Verified operating season per RIDB data.

Nearby campgrounds: Colwell Lake Campground (Munising, MI), Crooked Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), Steuben Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), East Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Clear Lake Campsite

Cell signal at Clear Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Clear Lake Campsite

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    Rapid River, MI, MI★ 4.2 (11 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.There are a number of horse, bike and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV20 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsCamp Host
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Drinking WaterBoat Launch

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; self-contained RVs only✕ You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only✕ You want to avoid check-in procedures—security check-ins required when leaving and returning to campground

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    federal campground fills quickly during peak season

    Firewood and ice cream available for purchase on-site

    Community potluck events held at campground

    Best: May-October

    Verified operating season per RIDB data

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Gray wolf and snowshoe hare present in area. Bird species include rose-breasted grosbeak, Canada warbler, and ruffed grouse. Reptiles: common snapping turtle and painted turtle.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512· Hiawatha National Forest
    Getting there →

    From M-28 in Shingleton : Head South on M-94 for 11 miles to Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246). Turn left and follow for 3 miles to FR 2246J (on the left). From US HWY 2 in Manistique : Head North on M-94 for 24 miles to Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246). Turn left and follow for 3 miles to FR 2246J (on the left).

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hiawatha National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Hiawatha National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Clear Lake Campsite cost per night?+
    Clear Lake Campsite costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Clear Lake Campsite open?+
    Clear Lake Campsite is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Clear Lake Campsite have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Clear Lake Campsite?+
    Clear Lake Campsite can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Clear Lake Campsite?+
    Clear Lake Campsite is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Clear Lake Campsite?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Clear Lake Campsite is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Clear Lake Campsite open, and what are check-in times?+
    Clear Lake Campsite is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Munising, RR-Manistique RD Campsite and Cabins
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    ●Data sources on this page
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
    api.inaturalist.org
    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
    pollen.googleapis.com
    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
    api.sunrise-sunset.org
    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $20 /night★ 4.2 (11)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Clear Lake Campsite cost per night?+
    What season is Clear Lake Campsite open?+
    Does Clear Lake Campsite have hookups?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Colwell Lake Campground

    Munising, MI

    From $24/night

    Crooked Lake Campsite

    Rapid River, MI

    From $8/night

    Steuben Lake Campsites

    Rapid River, MI

    From $8/night

    East Lake Campsites

    Rapid River, MI

    From $8/night

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