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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: Reserve Gooseneck Lake sites and view an interactive map at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273333 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 dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. The best swimming opportunities are located at site 3 and site 4. - Site 1 does NOT have good swimming conditions. - Site 3 has good swimming conditions, however there are high banks at this site that block the view of the shoreline from the site. - Site 4 has a very shallow beach area An improved public boat access is located near site 1. A toilet is nearby, which is shared with site 1. The… Getting there: From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River); drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. - Turn right (east) and drive 8 miles to FR 2218. - Turn left (north) and drive 1.6 miles to FR 2218EA or 0.8 mile to FR 2218G. Phone: 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273333 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS-Hiawatha National Forest, Recreation.gov
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