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About Cookson Lake Campsites
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (38)
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
Robert H
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Took some work to reach the site due to coming from the south, the bridge over the Indian river was closed and being worked on.
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
Brian B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE
Location & Directions for Cookson Lake Campsites
Munising Ranger District, Munising, MI 49862 United States
Elevation: 232 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From Munising, Michigan</strong>: Drive east on M-28 towards Wetmore.</p>
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<li>Turn right (south) on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and drive 11.9 mi to FR 2258. </li>
<li>Turn left (southeast) and drive about 2.5 mi to FR 2257 (just ...
From Munising, Michigan: Drive east on M-28 towards Wetmore.
- Turn right (south) on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and drive 11.9 mi to FR 2258.
- Turn left (southeast) and drive about 2.5 mi to FR 2257 (just before the bridge over the Indian River).
- Turn left (northeast) on FR 2257 and drive 1.8 mi across the access road.
Highway access
Cookson Lake Campsites is accessible via M-28, a state highway, which is approximately 11.9 miles from the intersection with Forest Highway 13.
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: October 21, 2026
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