About Chicago Lake Campsites
Number of accommodations: 3
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (44)
What Guests Are Saying
Chicago Lake Campsites offers a beautiful lakeside view and a peaceful, secluded atmosphere, with plenty of tree cover and beach access. Many campers enjoyed fishing and wildlife sightings, enhancing their experience. However, some cleanliness issues were noted, including litter left by previous visitors, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the site.
What Guests Are Saying
Chicago Lake Campsites offers a beautiful lakeside view and a peaceful, secluded atmosphere, with plenty of tree cover and beach access. Many campers enjoyed fishing and wildlife sightings, enhancing their experience. However, some cleanliness issues were noted, including litter left by previous visitors, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the site.
Review Summary
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.
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.
Sarah M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
Secluded, off the road, quiet if your neighbors are, we had one neighbor, caught a 2lb bass first night. There's a muskrat in the neighborhood so you'll hear that at night. Lots of deer around. Beautiful place to stay! Plenty of tree cover and beach access.
Sarah M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
Secluded, off the road, quiet if your neighbors are, we had one neighbor, caught a 2lb bass first night. There's a muskrat in the neighborhood so you'll hear that at night. Lots of deer around. Beautiful place to stay! Plenty of tree cover and beach access.
Dick J
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
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Dick J
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
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Amy W
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
The campers who camped prior to us left garbage, with rotting food and unspent fireworks. There were multiple large fish hooks around the fire pit. I raked the entire camping area and found numerous large pieces of broken glass, and more fish hooks.
Once we clean the area, we enjoyed camping at Chicago Lake, as we always do. It is a beautiful campsite. Too bad there are so many inconsiderate Campers.
Amy W
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE
The campers who camped prior to us left garbage, with rotting food and unspent fireworks. There were multiple large fish hooks around the fire pit. I raked the entire camping area and found numerous large pieces of broken glass, and more fish hooks.
Once we clean the area, we enjoyed camping at Chicago Lake, as we always do. It is a beautiful campsite. Too bad there are so many inconsiderate Campers.
Location Chicago Lake Campsites
Address:
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District
Rapid River, MI, 49878
United States
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River or 22 miles west of Manistique): drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442.
- Turn right (east) and drive 5 miles to County Road N-3.
- Turn left (north) on N-3 and drive 0.1 mile to FR 2422 turning left (northwest) on to 2422 and continuing about 0.25 mile to the campsites.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.04 / -86.5983
Elevation: 232 feet
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: June 4, 2026
