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Clear Lake Campsite

Clear Lake Campsite view of the Lake
Clear Lake Campsite - Portrait
Clear Lake Campsite
Clear Lake Boat Launch

About Clear 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.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE
No Hookups
$0.00
/ per night

Reviews (11)

What Guests Are Saying

The reviewer returned to Clear Lake Campsite for the second consecutive year. Despite experiencing terrible weather, they managed to enjoy their stay. They are looking forward to returning next year.

Review Summary

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Alex P

Verified

February 17, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

5

2nd year here in a row. Weather was terrible. Still made the best of it. Bmwill be back next year

Alex P

Verified

October 13, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

5

Wonderful location! Couldn't ask for a better view. Will definitely go back!

Christopher J

Verified

October 1, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

3

Campsite and lake were excellent. Access into site was a bit dicy. Uneven and narrow but if your good at backing a trailer can be done. Only negative on trip was group of rude Side-by-side ATV riders. Drove in to boat launch and cranked music, yelled, screamed, and generally showed no courtesy whatsoever.

Snigdha K

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

4

The campsite is very nice, private and beautiful location. The only difficult part is finding it since google maps does not take you directly to the location, make sure you read the reservation document that tells you exactly which forest road (FR) and which sub road like J, I, K is it located on. We had an amazing time, hope you do too.

Thomas Y

Verified

September 7, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

5

Private lake and site

Olivia P

Verified

August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

4

So, to start off this isn’t a camp site for those wanting luxury. That is unless the woods, lake, nature, beautiful sunsets and a disconnect from the real world is your jam. There’s very little service at Clear Lake. However we were ok with it and occupied ourselves kayaking, fishing, hiking, camp cooking, swimming and just enjoying our family time. We brought our three kids with us under the age of 9. The swimming area is lovely. They swam most of the time we camped. There is no toilet so we packed our portable and “roughed it “. The only complaint I have is the amount of cars coming in and out to use the boat launch. Maybe it’s common with it being good fishing? I feel like most small lakes in this area have the car traffic. But over all I enjoyed the site. Hornets were a problem for a few days but we set up a hornet trap and that helped. Camp area was clean. And did a good rake and clean after for the next family. Hope this provides some insight!! Ps. Bring your camera.. the sunset is seriously just the best here.

Christina S

Verified

October 2, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

5

Peaceful and secluded

Thomas B

Verified

September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

4

Beautiful lake! We hit the absolutely perfect window of time, weather was perfect and bugs were non existent. Other than a few boaters, we were on our own for close to a week. The only downside is all the human "waste" everywhere. Walk away from the campsite more than a few feet and you will be met with toilet paper everywhere. I would prefer this go to a fee site and have a vault toilet installed for boaters and campers.

Keryl S

Verified

June 9, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

5

Peaceful lake

Jim S

Verified

February 8, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

1

Had issues with locals infringing on our campsite. We were afraid for our lives. No cell service so we were essentially trapped in the situation. Didn't see a Ranger during the whole stay.

Location Clear Lake Campsite

Address:
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District
Rapid River, MI, 49878
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.2447 / -86.4139

Elevation: 238 feet

Policies & Rules

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Pack-In, Pack-out policy

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There is a 14-day stay limit.

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No drinking water provided.

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Campsite must be occupied the first night.

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Campsite cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.

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You are welcome to collect firewood from the area surrounding your campsite. Just remember that any firewood that you collect must be DEAD AND DOWN

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Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest

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Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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