Camp Cook Campsite

Show on map906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT, 8181 US HWY 2
Rapid River, MI 49878

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 berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.

This site is located adjacent to the Fishdam River, which provides a great fishing opportunity for brook trout. 

This site does NOT offer swimming. However, there is an excellent beach area located at Camp 7 Lake Campground that is only two miles away.

Facilities

There is a toilet available.

Lake Name: None

Number of Sites: 1

Maximum Number of People Per Site: 24

Toilets: Yes

Boat Access: None

Lake Size (acres): None

Natural Features

Once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Camp Cook offers a campsite that can be reserved singly or as a group. This site is situated on a large grassy opening, which makes it particulary well suited for large gatherings. It is close in proximity to the Fishdam River, which makes it popular among anglers.

Nearby Attractions

There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In a 15 mile area from this campsite, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals. 

Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available nine miles Northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 24 people

Directions

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 5.8 miles to FR 2052B. Turn right (southeast) and follow it to the campsite.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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JON M
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Reviewed a year ago
No cell svc w verizon, grass was knee hi and needed mowing Big site but access trails need trimmed out to get a 5th wheel in and out , use the first drive
Marta K
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Reviewed 2 years ago
A wonderful boon docking site. There is no longer a water pump at the site.
Bridget N
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Reviewed 2 years ago
Excellent campsite! It is an absolute steal for the $8 fee (+ $8 again for booking fee online). The site is huge!! The outhouse was clean and even had toilet paper still. The picnic table looked very new and was large and accessible (space at the end for a wheelchair). It would be helpful to have a sign indicating the site, because you could easily drive past it otherwise. I used my phone's navigation and had no trouble finding it though. The area was extremely quiet and because the entrance loops a bit off the main road it was very private as well. Thank you to the previous camper(s) who kindly left some stacked firewood/kindling. It had been raining the whole day that I arrived so that was a pleasant surprise. The pictures online don't do the site justice. You can't go wrong booking the Camp Cook campsite!
Nico C
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Area was alot bigger than anticipated, and it had an outhouse for you to take care of business. Haha.
alan c
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Nice quiet spot . Needs the Water hand pump reinstalled. They took it out but it was used by other people as well as the site campers.
Steve C
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Reviewed 5 years ago
No one has camped here in months. Dark and creepy.
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Season dates

Peak season

May 15, 2027 – Oct 15, 2027

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Peak season

May 15, 2028 – Oct 15, 2028

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