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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: Rerserve Council Lake sites and veiw an interactive map at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233210 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 Council Lake is a 12-acre lake with yellow perch, rock and largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, bullhead and northern pike. Licenses are required to fish in Michigan waters. Council Lake is part of a small chain of lakes and offers excellent canoeing and kayaking opportunities. There is a short portage that links Council Lake to Bar Lake and the Indian Wild and Scenic River. Non-motorized boats can be used on the lake, however access at the campground is by land only. A boat ramp can be found at adjoining Red Jack Lake. The day-use area is… Getting there: From Munising , Michigan, take Highway M-28 east towards Shingleton. - Turn right (south) on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and drive 9.9 miles south to Forest Road 2261. - Turn right (west) onto Forest Road 226 and drive 1.7 miles. - Continue until the road ends at Council Lake. Phone: 906-387-2512 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233210 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
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