Little Bass Lake Campsites

Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Rapid River, MI, MI

Price: From $8 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (30 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 drinking water at this site.

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/little-bass-lake-campsites to be notified when sites open up.

Small, quiet, remote campground on a beautiful lake in the Hiawatha National Forest with excellent fishing opportunities. Campers praise the serene setting and peaceful natural environment with loon calls and abundant wildlife.

Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Wood Duck, Song Sparrow, Northern Watersnake, Common Garter Snake, Common Snapping Turtle observed within 8km

Insider tips for Little Bass Lake Campsites: Book online in advance — this is a federal campground that requires reservations; no walk-ons allowed Sites 1 and 4 offer more privacy than other sites Bring a Michigan fishing license; licenses required for all fishing in Michigan waters

Skip Little Bass Lake Campsites if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities — only 5 sites total. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only May through October.

Best time to visit Little Bass Lake Campsites: June-September — Campground operates May through October; peak season offers warmest weather and best conditions for fishing, boating, and swimming.

Nearby campgrounds: Bass Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), Minerva Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), East Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Triangle Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Little Bass Lake Campsites

Cell signal at Little Bass 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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Rapid River, MI, MI★ 4.4 (30 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.For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.There is NO drinking water at this site.

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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 — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities — only 5 sites total✕ You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only May through October

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book online in advance

this is a federal campground that requires reservations; no walk-ons allowed

Sites 1 and 4 offer more privacy than other sites

Bring a Michigan fishing license; licenses required for all fishing in Michigan waters

Best: June-September

Campground operates May through October; peak season offers warmest weather and best conditions for fishing, boating, and swimming

Things to do nearby

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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: Great Blue Heron, Wood Duck, Song Sparrow, Northern Watersnake, Common Garter Snake, Common Snapping Turtle observed within 8km

Location

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906-474-6442· Hiawatha National Forest
Getting there →

From Manistique, MI: drive north 22 miles on M-94 to County Road 437. Turn left (west) on CR 437 and drive 1.8 miles to FR 2213. Turn left (south) on FR 2213 and drive 1.5 miles to FR 2639. Turn right (west) and follow the road to the campsites.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

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How much does Little Bass Lake Campsites cost per night?+
Little Bass Lake Campsites costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Little Bass Lake Campsites open?+
Little Bass Lake Campsites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Little Bass Lake Campsites have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Little Bass Lake Campsites?+
Little Bass Lake Campsites can accommodate RVs up to 24 feet.
How do I make reservations at Little Bass Lake Campsites?+
Little Bass 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 Little Bass Lake Campsites?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Little Bass Lake Campsites is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Little Bass Lake Campsites open, and what are check-in times?+
Little Bass 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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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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★ 4.4 (30)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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