East Lake Campsites

Address RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT, 8181 US HWY 2, Rapid River, MI, 49878
StateMI
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512

Amenities

🧺 PICNIC TABLES
🌳 Shade
🐾 Pets Allowed
🔥 Campfire Allowed
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 24–40
📌 Privacy: Y
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
🕒 Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Entry: Pull-Through
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 2–6
🚙 Min Num of Vehicles: 1
📌 GRILLS: Y
👥 Max Num of People: 8–24
👥 Min Num of People: 1
📌 Site Rating: Prime
🚗 Driveway Grade: Slight
📌 Location Rating: Prime
📌 Proximity to Water: Lakefront
🕒 Checkin Time: 2:00 PM
📌 Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 20
📅 Reservable Sites: 3 of 3
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

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 fishin

Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:54 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)