Kristy G
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
For the second year in a row I arrived to the Bass Lake site and found that there were people already set up on the campsite.
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About Bass Lake Campsite
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.
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Picnic Table
Fire Pit
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- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
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- Lake Access
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001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
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- Pet Friendly
- Pull-through
Site Details
Up to 8 guests
Shade
Driveway entry: Pull-Through
Campfire
Pet Friendly
Reviews
14 reviews
Summary
Bass Lake Campsite offers a stunning private setting with beautiful lake views and opportunities for solitude, making it a memorable experience for many visitors. While mosquitoes can be a significant nuisance, especially during certain seasons, the campsite's well-maintained facilities and picturesque surroundings have garnered positive feedback. Access may require a vehicle with higher clearance due to uneven dirt roads, but many find the journey worthwhile for the scenic beauty and tranquility.
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3.6
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Based on 14 reviews
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Theresa S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
We always love this site. Wish the people before us had more respect. It's always a quiet beautiful spot.
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Kara B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
This campsite would’ve been amazing if it weren’t for the mosquitoes. They were so bad that they would constantly be swarming us and our dogs even with long sleeves/pants and ample bug spray. We only stayed one night and then got out of there and decided to skip our second night. Probably great during shoulder season when there’s likely less mosquitoes! Definitely need an suv or a car that sits a little higher to get there through the uneven dirt roads.
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Kara B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
This campsite would’ve been amazing if it weren’t for the mosquitoes. They were so bad that they would constantly be swarming us and our dogs even with long sleeves/pants and ample bug spray. We only stayed one night and then got out of there and decided to skip our second night. Probably great during shoulder season when there’s likely less mosquitoes! Definitely need an suv or a car that sits a little higher to get there through the uneven dirt roads.
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Craig H
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
Amazing private campsite on a beautiful lake. Northern Lights were unreal above us and over the lake on 10/10/24.
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Craig H
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
Amazing private campsite on a beautiful lake. Northern Lights were unreal above us and over the lake on 10/10/24.
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Olivia G
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
Wow! This was an incredible find!!! We basically had a private lake to ourselves the whole time. It was insanely beautiful and exactly what what we were looking for. Easy to drive to with our Subaru, but if your car rides super low might not be the best. Picnic table was right next to the firepit. Very well kept up. Has space for one or two smaller tents, but then you have the entire forest and lake almost to yourself. I almost never repeat a campsite... but this site I might have to make an exception for. It was so beautiful and private. We had someone come by and fish in the morning, but it is a public land so that was expected. 1 visitor in 24 hours, isn't bad!
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Olivia G
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
Wow! This was an incredible find!!! We basically had a private lake to ourselves the whole time. It was insanely beautiful and exactly what what we were looking for. Easy to drive to with our Subaru, but if your car rides super low might not be the best. Picnic table was right next to the firepit. Very well kept up. Has space for one or two smaller tents, but then you have the entire forest and lake almost to yourself. I almost never repeat a campsite... but this site I might have to make an exception for. It was so beautiful and private. We had someone come by and fish in the morning, but it is a public land so that was expected. 1 visitor in 24 hours, isn't bad!
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Robert B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
TDhe lake was shallower then I was figuring on. And it took a day to find where the fish were. Site was clean, and had a small boat ramp that was useful.
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Robert B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
TDhe lake was shallower then I was figuring on. And it took a day to find where the fish were. Site was clean, and had a small boat ramp that was useful.
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Location & Directions for Bass Lake Campsite
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, Rapid River, MI 49878 United States
Elevation: 229 ft
Getting There
From Manistique drive north on M-94 for 22 mi to County Road 437.
Turn left (west) on CR 437 and drive 4.6 mi to Forest Road 2792.
Turn left (east) on FR 2792 and drive about 0.8 mi to the campsite.
Highway access
Bass Lake Campsite is accessible via M-94, which is approximately 22 miles south of the campsite. The campsite can be reached by turning onto County Road 437 from M-94.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: October 21, 2026
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