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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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.
Official operating season for the campground.
Google reviews mention great rates available during off-season months.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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#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.
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