About Cookson Lake Campsites
Number of accommodations: 5
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Reviews (36)
What Guests Are Saying
Cookson Lake Campsites offers a serene and peaceful experience, with well-maintained sites and a beautiful natural setting. Many guests appreciate the privacy and tranquility, especially at Site 2. However, some concerns were raised about overgrown grass, limited cell service, and issues with unauthorized parking.
What Guests Are Saying
Cookson Lake Campsites offers a serene and peaceful experience, with well-maintained sites and a beautiful natural setting. Many guests appreciate the privacy and tranquility, especially at Site 2. However, some concerns were raised about overgrown grass, limited cell service, and issues with unauthorized parking.
Review Summary
Harrison T
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Highly enjoyed the remote campsite, though I would recommend lots of bug spray and layers as the mosquitos are vicious. The lake, I was told, has snapping turtles. We went to nearby Pete's Lake for swimming.
Harrison T
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Highly enjoyed the remote campsite, though I would recommend lots of bug spray and layers as the mosquitos are vicious. The lake, I was told, has snapping turtles. We went to nearby Pete's Lake for swimming.
Robert J
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Campground excellent. Well maintained. Appreciated senior pass discount. Not thrilled to pay more for reservation fee ($9) than 2 nights lodging - most National Forest campgrounds I have been to were first come / first served and did not require a reservation fee. Did not use / would not have used out house - worst one I have ever seen.
Robert J
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Campground excellent. Well maintained. Appreciated senior pass discount. Not thrilled to pay more for reservation fee ($9) than 2 nights lodging - most National Forest campgrounds I have been to were first come / first served and did not require a reservation fee. Did not use / would not have used out house - worst one I have ever seen.
Kevin K
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Beautiful Lake and clean campsites. Would definitely go back.
Kevin K
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Beautiful Lake and clean campsites. Would definitely go back.
Brian B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Brian B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Elizabeth D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
the bathroom had toilet paper, the lot size was nice and larger than expected. Not quite for tent camping, but grass was mowed (grass clippings though, wet in the morning). Overall great lake to relax by and quiet (saw mother and baby loons and two swans).
Elizabeth D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
the bathroom had toilet paper, the lot size was nice and larger than expected. Not quite for tent camping, but grass was mowed (grass clippings though, wet in the morning). Overall great lake to relax by and quiet (saw mother and baby loons and two swans).
Location Cookson Lake Campsites
Address:
Munising Ranger District
Munising, MI, 49862
United States
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.
Cookson Lake Campsites is accessible via M-28, a state highway, which is approximately 11.9 miles from the intersection with Forest Highway 13.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.1956 / -86.5615
Elevation: 232 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Pack- in, Pack-out policy
- There is a 14 day stay limit.
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted at the campsite or on surrounding roads.
- Campsite cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.
- Campsite must be occupied the first night.
- You are welcome to collect firewood from the area surrounding your campsite. Remember that any firewood that you collect must be DEAD AND DOWN.
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
