BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
Bass Lake Campsite Water Access
Bass Lake Campsite Fire Ring
BASS LAKE CAMPSITE

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

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. 

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Missing information?

001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE

🚐 RV
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pull-through

Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Shade
Driveway entry: Pull-Through
Campfire
Pet Friendly
View Site Details

Reviews

14 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

3.6

Overall rating

Based on 14 reviews

Write a review
5 stars 35.7% (5)
4 stars 28.6% (4)
3 stars 14.3% (2)
2 stars 0.0% (0)
1 star 21.4% (3)

Showing 14 reviews

Terry H

Verified

September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE

Beautiful little lake, mostly shallow and only caught some small fry. Quiet and peaceful. No picnic table, makes cooking more difficult. Reminder, no outhouse so I have a shovel. Also I can confirm that many people do intrude on the site looking for the “boat launch“, it can be annoying if they are drunk. Better signage needed although I believe some were just nosey or looking for a free site to squat on. I probably won’t rent it again due to this one factor. I’m not looking for company or to party, I want peaceful alone time. Otherwise great and enjoyed it.

Helpful

Terry H

Verified

September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE

Beautiful little lake, mostly shallow and only caught some small fry. Quiet and peaceful. No picnic table, makes cooking more difficult. Reminder, no outhouse so I have a shovel. Also I can confirm that many people do intrude on the site looking for the “boat launch“, it can be annoying if they are drunk. Better signage needed although I believe some were just nosey or looking for a free site to squat on. I probably won’t rent it again due to this one factor. I’m not looking for company or to party, I want peaceful alone time. Otherwise great and enjoyed it.

Helpful

Helen K

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE

Our time at Bass Lake was overall pretty good. There were 2 things that were extremely irritating, so much so that we likely won't go back to that site - writing this in hopes that maybe it will prompt change? Perhaps. Bass Lake had hardly any fish - or at least none that we could find. We fished it for 3 days! Not even a bite. This was much different then other lakes in the area, and also much different then the description of the lake read. The next negative - the lack of signage made our campsite very "busy" with visitors. We had 4 trucks with boats come down the turn around - causing us at times to have to move our stuff so they could turn around. It was a constant parade of people some as late as 9pm!- we tried moving a large stump across the road to our driveway, and people got out to move it, or drove over it. I think there needs to be a gate that a camper could close to let others know....there are people down here camping/sleeping/etc...

Helpful

Helen K

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE

Our time at Bass Lake was overall pretty good. There were 2 things that were extremely irritating, so much so that we likely won't go back to that site - writing this in hopes that maybe it will prompt change? Perhaps. Bass Lake had hardly any fish - or at least none that we could find. We fished it for 3 days! Not even a bite. This was much different then other lakes in the area, and also much different then the description of the lake read. The next negative - the lack of signage made our campsite very "busy" with visitors. We had 4 trucks with boats come down the turn around - causing us at times to have to move our stuff so they could turn around. It was a constant parade of people some as late as 9pm!- we tried moving a large stump across the road to our driveway, and people got out to move it, or drove over it. I think there needs to be a gate that a camper could close to let others know....there are people down here camping/sleeping/etc...

Helpful

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.

Nearest town

Rapid River, MI - 44 mi

About 55 min to downtown

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 21, 2026

Message us

Need help?

Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Message us

Replies within minutes

Explore Rapid River, MI

Population: 223

Elevation: 594 ft

USDA Forest Service Logo
Managed by the USDA Forest Service