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
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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.
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.
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 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
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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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- 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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