Lake Nineteen Campsite
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Rapid River, MI, MI
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 2.4 out of 5 (7 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.For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.There is NO toilet or drinking water available at this site.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-nineteen-campsite to be notified when sites open up.
Lake Nineteen offers a rustic forest camping experience in the Hiawatha National Forest with access to fishing, swimming, and berry picking in a serene setting.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, American Red Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Eastern Towhee, Indigo Bunting, Hermit Thrush, and Midland Painted Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lake Nineteen Campsite: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Michigan fishing license required Only 1 tent site available at this location
Skip Lake Nineteen Campsite if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only. You need multiple camping sites — only 1 site total.
Best time to visit Lake Nineteen Campsite: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ironjaw Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), Swan Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Cookson Lake Campsites (Munising, MI), Triangle Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Nineteen Campsite
Cell signal at Lake Nineteen Campsite (Rapid River, MI): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.There is NO toilet or drinking water available at this site.
Verified facts
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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 limited availability
Michigan fishing license required
Only 1 tent site available at this location
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From the intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River): drive north 18.7 miles on Highway 13 to County Road 440. Turn right (east) on CR 440 and drive 4.6 miles to FR 2733. Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the parking area.
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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