Minerva Lake Campsite
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Rapid River, MI, MI
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (8 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 primitive toilet or drinking water available at this site.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Minerva Lake Campsite offers rustic camping in the Hiawatha National Forest with fishing, swimming, and a peaceful forest environment. At $8/night, it's an affordable option for tent and self-contained RV camping.
Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Broad-winged Hawk, Trumpeter Swan, Eastern Towhee, Northern Watersnake, Common Snapping Turtle, and Painted Turtle have been documented within 8km of the area.
Insider tips for Minerva Lake Campsite: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a fogger for insects during your stay Lake Superior is less than 10 minutes away if you want alternative swimming
Skip Minerva Lake Campsite if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping - seasonal operations only May-October. You're looking for developed swimming areas - lake has weeds and limited swimming.
Best time to visit Minerva Lake Campsite: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Leg Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Triangle Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Little Bass Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Bass Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Minerva Lake Campsite
Cell signal at Minerva Lake Campsite (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 primitive toilet or drinking water available at this site.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a fogger for insects during your stay
Lake Superior is less than 10 minutes away if you want alternative swimming
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2): drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437. Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 14.4 miles to FR 2767. Turn right (east) and drive 0.25 mile to the campsite. The access road crosses a short, steep hill and is narrow, but still capable of handling moderate sized vehicles.
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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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