Lyman Lake Campsites
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Rapid River, MI, MI
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (43 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. 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 available.
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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Lyman Lake offers rustic forest camping on inland lakes with spacious sites (up to 3-4 tents per site) and direct lake access. At $8/night, it's an affordable option for fishing, swimming, and boating in a serene Hiawatha National Forest setting.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay, Common Raven, and Upland Sandpiper documented within 8km
Insider tips for Lyman Lake Campsites: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 10 sites Site #10 is reportedly secluded and spacious; Site #4 offers good level ground with privacy from trees Bring your own water — no water hookups available despite drinking water amenity listed
Skip Lyman Lake Campsites if: You need RV hookups — only self-contained RVs suitable, no hookups at most sites. You require modern facilities — this is rustic camping with outhouses, not pit toilets at all sites. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Lyman Lake Campsites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Jackpine Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Gooseneck Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Carr Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), Camp Seven Lake Campground (Munising, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lyman Lake Campsites
Cell signal at Lyman 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. 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 available.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 10 sites
Site #10 is reportedly secluded and spacious; Site #4 offers good level ground with privacy from trees
Bring your own water
no water hookups available despite drinking water amenity listed
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Primary access is off Forest Roads 2218 and 2436, with secondary access depending on which site is chosen. 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 1.5 miles to the access to site #1. For sites 2-10: drive 1.4 miles from the intersection of CR 442 and FR 2218 to FR 2880. Turn right (east) and drive 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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