Three Lakes
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: STRONGS, MI, MI
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Three Lakes Campground is a peaceful facility tucked away from the busy highway. It is nestled between Whitmarsh, Brown and Walker Lakes, giving visitors ample opportunity to enjoy and explore nature at its best.The nearest town is Strongs, just 2.5 miles from the campground.The three lakes are open to non-motorized boating. A carry-down boat ramp is located at the campground’s picnic area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/three-lakes to be notified when sites open up.
Three Lakes Campground offers a peaceful, rustic setting nestled between three lakes with ample space between campsites and clean vault facilities. Google reviewers consistently praise the quiet atmosphere, large sites, and excellent drinking water quality.
Wildlife alert: Canada Lynx, Moose, Red Fox, Red-tailed Hawk, Pine Grosbeak, Common Snapping Turtle, and Smooth Greensnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Three Lakes: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 10 sites and high demand. Bring insect repellent for mosquitos and blackflies, particularly in late July. The hand pump drinking water is cold and highly rated by campers.
Skip Three Lakes if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need camping outside May through October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer motorized boating — only non-motorized boating permitted..
Best time to visit Three Lakes: September-October — Fall camping offers fewer crowds and pleasant conditions according to verified camper reports..
Nearby campgrounds: Soldier Lake (St. Ignace, MI), Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, Mi) (St. Ignace, MI), Monocle Lake (St. Ignace, MI), Brevoort Lake Campground (St. Ignace, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Three Lakes
Cell signal at Three Lakes (STRONGS, MI): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Three Lakes Campground is a peaceful facility tucked away from the busy highway. It is nestled between Whitmarsh, Brown and Walker Lakes, giving visitors ample opportunity to enjoy and explore nature at its best.The nearest town is Strongs, just 2.5 miles from the campground.The three lakes are open to non-motorized boating. A carry-down boat ramp is located at the campground’s picnic area.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 early as this is a federal campground with only 10 sites and high demand.
Bring insect repellent for mosquitos and blackflies, particularly in late July.
The hand pump drinking water is cold and highly rated by campers.
Fall camping offers fewer crowds and pleasant conditions according to verified camper reports.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Strongs Corner, turn south on Forest Road 3142 and travel approximately two miles. The campground is on the east side of the road.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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