Mowe Lake Campsites
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Rapid River, MI, MI
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (11 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.There is NO drinking water provided 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
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Mowe Lake Campsites offers a rustic, peaceful forest setting with only 2 sites, ensuring a quiet camping experience. Highly rated by campers (5/5 stars) for good fishing opportunities in this serene inland lake location.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, American Red Squirrel, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Indigo Bunting, Hermit Thrush, Eastern Towhee, and Midland Painted Turtle present in the area.
Insider tips for Mowe Lake Campsites: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 2 sites available. Bring a fishing license; Michigan requires licenses for fishing in state waters. Ensure your RV is self-contained; there are no hookups available.
Skip Mowe Lake Campsites if: You need RV hookups — none are available at this campground.. You prefer camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You want multiple site options — only 2 sites total available..
Best time to visit Mowe Lake Campsites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Swan Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Tom’S Lake Cabin (RAPID RIVER, MI), Ironjaw Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), Lake Nineteen Campsite (Rapid River, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mowe Lake Campsites
Cell signal at Mowe Lake Campsites (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.There is NO drinking water provided at this site.
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 2 sites available.
Bring a fishing license; Michigan requires licenses for fishing in state waters.
Ensure your RV is self-contained; there are no hookups available.
Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River), drive north 19 miles on Highway 13 to CR 440. Turn right (east) and drive 3.5 miles to FR 2209. Turn right (southeast) on 2209 at the Big Springs North Trailhead and drive 0.4 mile to FR 8104. Turn right (west) and drive about 0.6 mile 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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