Chicago Lake Campsites

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Hiawatha National Forest

Dispersed camping area · USDA Forest Service · Hiawatha National Forest Fees: Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted. Season: May 15 to Columbus Day Reservations: Reserve Chicago Lake sites and view an interactive map at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273334 Overview 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. Recreation Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Swimming conditions vary by site. - Conditions are the best at sites 3 and 4. - Conditions at site 2 are considered fair. The road leading to sites 3 and 4 are shared by anglers using the public boat launch into Chicago Lake. This boat launch is located adjacent to Site 4 and features an improved gravel ramp for accessing the abundant population of northern pike and bluegills. Largemouth bass and perch… Getting there: From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River or 22 miles west of Manistique): drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. - Turn right (east) and drive 5 miles to County Road N-3. - Turn left (north) on N-3 and drive 0.1 mile to FR 2422 turning left (northwest) on to 2422 and continuing about 0.25 mile to the campsites. Phone: 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273334 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest