Clear Lake Campsite

Show on map 906-474-6442 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 swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.

Clear Lake boasts a great fishery of yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. Occasionally, splake may be caught as well.

There is a back-in boat launch located adjacent to the campsite. It is used as public access point, so campers can expect users to cross their site to access this launch.

Facilities

There is NO drinking water.

There are NO primitive toilets.

Lake Name: Clear Lake

Number of Sites: 1

Maximum Number of People: 8

Toilets: No

Boat Access: Back-In

Lake Size (acres): 109

Natural Features

Clear Lake hosts a single campsite in an open area, located on the eastern side of the lake. This site measures 50 ft x 30 ft and can accomodate 2 families and trailers. There is a boat launch located adjacent to this site that is used by the public. Campers can expect public use of this boat access.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

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

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Pets allowed: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 20 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From M-28 in Shingleton: Head South on M-94 for 11 miles to Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246). Turn left and follow for 3 miles to FR 2246J (on the left). From US HWY 2 in Manistique: Head North on M-94 for 24 miles to Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246). Turn right and follow for 3 miles to FR 2246J (on the left).

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Jeffery S

Loop:Clear Lake Campsite

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Reviewed a month ago

I was looking for a peaceful vacation, that is exactly what I got. There is a little activity from sightseeing but overall it was excellent.

Alex P

Loop:Clear Lake Campsite

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Reviewed a month ago

4th year in a row that we've come. Love the site! Cell reception is non-existent, but bringing a Star Link is recommended for internet. Will be back next year

Mark S

Loop:Clear Lake Campsite

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Reviewed 3 months ago

This is our favorite primitive campsite. We like the crystal clear water, hiking around the lake, and privacy. There are often people coming to fish in this lake, so it’s not a true, remote destination with solitude.

Robert G

Loop:Clear Lake Campsite

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The 2 miles of gravel road was really about 20. There was not ANY signs to mark campground or camp sight however the direction locator at the site manager got us to within a mile of location. The only reason whey we found site was the education center a 1/2 mile away which was marked was having a wedding that Saturday night. The people at the wedding had no idea about a camp nearby but the cooks did know and directed us. The only good thing besides the mystery and adventure was the bag of cookies the one cook gave us!

Alexis C

Loop:Clear Lake Campsite

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Beautiful spot, but our experienced was soured by a family that was at the site when we arrived. They were quite aggressive and insisted that it was a public beach. I get the impression that they do this often. Grass on the site was overgrown and the mosquitos were bad. I don't think I would stay here again. All that said, the lake was gorgeous and the stars were amazing.

Alex P

Loop:Clear Lake Campsite

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Reviewed 2 years ago

2nd year here in a row. Weather was terrible. Still made the best of it. Bmwill be back next year

Availability

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