About Chicago Lake Campsites
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (51)
What Guests Are Saying
Chicago Lake Campsites offers a beautiful setting with a lovely view of the lake and plenty of tree cover. The site is generally nice and quiet, though noise from nearby campers and a busy boat launch can be disruptive. Access to the bathroom may be challenging for those with mobility issues, and some maintenance issues, like road conditions and litter, were noted. Overall, visitors appreciate the natural beauty and often plan to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Chicago Lake Campsites offers a beautiful setting with a lovely view of the lake and plenty of tree cover. The site is generally nice and quiet, though noise from nearby campers and a busy boat launch can be disruptive. Access to the bathroom may be challenging for those with mobility issues, and some maintenance issues, like road conditions and litter, were noted. Overall, visitors appreciate the natural beauty and often plan to return.
Review Summary
Jennifer S
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
It was a bit of adventure. We had a blast riding our SxS on the trails. Hiked Brunos Run. Fished the lake. Kids swam the little beaches are nice. Sat around the campfire after an emergency run to Midway General store on FF13 for Hershey bars for s’mores. Ate breakfast at Jacks in Rapid River a must stop they have amazing food.
Jennifer S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
The campground was very clean and well maintained. The vault toilet was clean. Only issue(s) were when we got there people were in site 3 with a huge 5th wheel. Even though per their own words they were told at camp 7 that the sites at Chicago Lake were ALL BOOKED UP. Then we had a gentleman show up Saturday night wanting site three. I had my proof of reservation. Funny thing is, so did he. SOMEHOW IT DOUBLE BOOKED. He stated they go in chronological order. So whoever had the lower number must have booked first. I was agreeable to this. After we found I had the lower he didn’t want that and wanted me to move. I said no. Then decided he wanted a ranger. I told him go find one. Then he was going to camp at the boat launch I told him in no uncertain terms he would NOT be camping there as it is the boat launch. So be prepared for human issues and possible computer glitches. Make sure to print your reservation out have it handy.
Dennis T
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
The Campsites 3 & 4 were exceptionally clean. The new restroom facility was great. The only negative was from Mother Nature, who provided 20+ mph winds for 2 of our days. Fishing was great, 70's each day. 16 years going there, and each year is better than the last.
Dylan A
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
I hate to write such an amazing review for this site because it is a little slice of heaven and I don’t want others to find out about it.
Site was clean, very spacious, beautiful lake and the outhouse was not bad. Road into it was fine, even wet and during a thunderstorm. Wind got very strong at times so make sure you things are secured. I will definitely be coming back to this site yearly.
Kathryn D
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
site was nice. Too bad the other site is located so close. their voices and boat noise carried across the lake. we are not used to being awake at 430am since we dont fish.
Henry W
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
Nice campsite overall. Boat launch nearby was pretty busy, otherwise no complaints.
Myrna P
VerifiedMay 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
My mom uses a walker and the path to the bathroom was not good for her. Big pile of dirt in path before bathroom. I had to help her get to it. She's very independent and this bothered her. Besides that we love Chicago lake. Will be back every chance we can.
Dennis L
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
The site itself was really nice. View of the lake was beautiful. Unfortunately someone had taken a dump on the ground and left their mess for everyone else to enjoy. Log trucks have torn up the road in, high clearance vehicle and camper are a must.
Dennis L
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
The site itself was really nice. View of the lake was beautiful. Unfortunately someone had taken a dump on the ground and left their mess for everyone else to enjoy. Log trucks have torn up the road in, high clearance vehicle and camper are a must.
Brad B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
Big pine tree in the middle of the site makes it harder to get camper in the most level spot and maneuver it around to pull out. Gravel hurts the feet and it's also uncomfortable for the dog.
Location & Directions for Chicago Lake Campsites
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, Rapid River, MI 49878 United States
Elevation: 232 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 mi to County Road N-3.
Turn left (north) on N-3 and driv...
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 mi to County Road N-3.
Turn left (north) on N-3 and drive 0.1 mi to FR 2422 turning left (northwest) on to 2422 and continuing about 0.3 mi to the campsites.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via US-2, located approximately 14 miles to the south. From US-2, travelers can head north on Forest Highway 13 for about 8.4 miles.
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 20, 2026
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