Kathy L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
I like this area because it is very secluded and now one brothers us while we are camping.
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About Camp Cook 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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001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
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- Pet Friendly
- Gravel
- Pull-through
Site Details
Up to 24 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Pull-Through
Campfire
Pet Friendly
Reviews
16 reviews
Summary
Camp Cook Campsite offers an excellent value with a spacious site for just $8, featuring a clean outhouse and a large, accessible picnic table. The area is quiet and private, ideal for a peaceful camping experience. However, there is no cell service with Verizon, and some maintenance is needed on access trails and grass height.
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Based on 16 reviews
5 stars
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Kathy L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
I like this area because it is very secluded and now one brothers us while we are camping.
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Jessica H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
We really enjoyed our time at this campsite because it was very secluded and a large area that we had to ourselves over the weekend. It is a very primitive campsite but the outhouse was better than I expected. I would recommend bringing a roll of toilet paper just in case though. The only issue we had is that the GPS location is not correct for the site and the site itself is not labeled. We were able to look at the written directions (which were listed as starting in a different direction than we were traveling) and the picture of the map in order to find the exact location of the site. Overall we enjoyed the solitude of the site!
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Jessica H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
We really enjoyed our time at this campsite because it was very secluded and a large area that we had to ourselves over the weekend. It is a very primitive campsite but the outhouse was better than I expected. I would recommend bringing a roll of toilet paper just in case though. The only issue we had is that the GPS location is not correct for the site and the site itself is not labeled. We were able to look at the written directions (which were listed as starting in a different direction than we were traveling) and the picture of the map in order to find the exact location of the site. Overall we enjoyed the solitude of the site!
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Steve C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
No one has camped here in months. Dark and creepy.
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Steve C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
No one has camped here in months. Dark and creepy.
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alan c
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
Nice quiet spot . Needs the Water hand pump reinstalled. They took it out but it was used by other people as well as the site campers.
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alan c
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
Nice quiet spot . Needs the Water hand pump reinstalled. They took it out but it was used by other people as well as the site campers.
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Nico C
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
Area was alot bigger than anticipated, and it had an outhouse for you to take care of business. Haha.
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Nico C
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAMP COOK CAMPSITE
Area was alot bigger than anticipated, and it had an outhouse for you to take care of business. Haha.
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Location & Directions for Camp Cook Campsite
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, Rapid River, MI 49878 United States
Elevation: 234 ft
Getting There
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 mi east of Rapid River or 22 mi west of Manistique), drive north 8.4 mi on Highway 13 to CR 442.
Turn right (east) and drive 5.8 mi to FR 2052B.
Turn right (southeast) and follow it t...
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 mi east of Rapid River or 22 mi west of Manistique), drive north 8.4 mi on Highway 13 to CR 442.
Turn right (east) and drive 5.8 mi to FR 2052B.
Turn right (southeast) and follow it to the campsite.
Highway access
Camp Cook Campsite is accessible from US-2, which is approximately 14 miles south at the intersection with Forest Highway 13. Highway 13 provides direct access north to the campground.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Guests must occupy their campsite on the first night of their stay.
- Guests must not leave their campsite unattended for over 24 hours.
Safety & rules
- Guests must pack in everything they bring and pack out everything they take.
Site capacity
- Guests may stay for a maximum of 14 days.
Fires & fuel
- Guests may collect dead and down firewood from the surrounding area.
- Do not bring firewood from outside the area to prevent invasive pests; use local firewood only.
General
- Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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