Cookson 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 Cookson Lake sites or view and interactive map at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233211 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 enjoy swimming and fishing in the 35-acre adjacent lake. Largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and bullhead are among the typical catch. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Fish cribs were placed around the Island in 2023. A public boat ramp is located adjacent to site 2, which can be used to access Cookson Lake's fishery of largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and bullhead. Facilities The campground offers five primitive campsites for tent and RV camping. Each offers tables and campfire rings. A pit toilet is… Getting there: From Munising, Michigan : Drive east on M-28 towards Wetmore. - Turn right (south) on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and drive 11.9 miles to FR 2258. - Turn left (southeast) and drive about 2.5 miles to FR 2257 (just before the bridge over the Indian River). - Turn left (northeast) on FR 2257 and drive 1.8 miles across the access road. Phone: 906-387-2512 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233211 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, USFS-Hiawatha National Forest