Gooseneck Lake Campsites

Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Rapid River, MI, MI

Price: From $8 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (18 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.Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites.

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

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

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

Gooseneck Lake Campsites offers a rustic forest camping experience on an inland lake with affordable rates ($8/night) and friendly staff. Google reviewers consistently praised the clean, well-maintained grounds and welcoming owners.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay, Common Raven, Upland Sandpiper, and Common Snapping Turtle documented in the area.

Insider tips for Gooseneck Lake Campsites: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 3 sites and high demand. Bring your own water and septic systems; no hookups available and many sites lack drinking water. Fishing license required for Michigan waters; bring one before arrival. Swimming and berry picking are available on-site according to RIDB.

Skip Gooseneck Lake Campsites if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none and is only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You plan to visit November-April — campground operates seasonally May through October only.. You prefer developed campgrounds — RIDB describes this as a rustic, dispersed camping experience..

Best time to visit Gooseneck Lake Campsites: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.. Off-season (May, September-October) — Google reviews mention great rates available during off-season months..

Nearby campgrounds: Camp Seven Lake Campground (Munising, MI), Lyman Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Jackpine Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Carr Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Gooseneck Lake Campsites

Cell signal at Gooseneck Lake Campsites (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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Gooseneck Lake Campsites

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Rapid River, MI, MI★ 3.8 (18 reviews)From $8/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.Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV24 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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 — this campground has none and is only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You plan to visit November-April — campground operates seasonally May through October only.✕ You prefer developed campgrounds — RIDB describes this as a rustic, dispersed camping experience.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 3 sites and high demand.

Bring your own water and septic systems; no hookups available and many sites lack drinking water.

Fishing license required for Michigan waters; bring one before arrival.

Swimming and berry picking are available on-site according to RIDB.

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground.

Best: Off-season (May, September-October)

Google reviews mention great rates available during off-season months.

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: Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay, Common Raven, Upland Sandpiper, and Common Snapping Turtle documented in the area.

Location

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

From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River); drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. Turn right (east) and drive 8 miles to FR 2218. Turn left (north) and drive 1.6 miles to FR 2218EA or 0.8 mile to FR 2218G.

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 Gooseneck Lake Campsites cost per night?+
Gooseneck Lake Campsites costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Gooseneck Lake Campsites open?+
Gooseneck Lake Campsites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Gooseneck Lake Campsites have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Gooseneck Lake Campsites?+
Gooseneck Lake Campsites can accommodate RVs up to 24 feet.
How do I make reservations at Gooseneck Lake Campsites?+
Gooseneck Lake Campsites 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 Gooseneck Lake Campsites?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Gooseneck Lake Campsites is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Gooseneck Lake Campsites open, and what are check-in times?+
Gooseneck Lake Campsites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Munising, RR-Manistique RD Campsites 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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$8 /night★ 3.8 (18)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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