About Crooked Lake Campsite
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
Water Access
- Lake Access
001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
- Pet Friendly
- Pull-through
Site Details
Reviews (10)
What Guests Are Saying
Crooked Lake Campsite offers a spacious and secluded environment with a campfire pit, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts. While the access trail is bumpy and the area is buggy, the campsite provides a manageable experience for visitors. Cell service is limited, but overall, it is a perfect getaway despite the minor inconveniences.
What Guests Are Saying
Crooked Lake Campsite offers a spacious and secluded environment with a campfire pit, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts. While the access trail is bumpy and the area is buggy, the campsite provides a manageable experience for visitors. Cell service is limited, but overall, it is a perfect getaway despite the minor inconveniences.
Review Summary
Dian W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
The drive is quite bumpy and narrow. It was a bit of a chore getting our 19' camper backed into the spot. A less experienced person would probably struggle but once we were set up it was amazing. Quiet for the most part. You can sometimes hear road noise. We caught bluegill and a few tiny Perch. We did have some people pull up at 10pm one night to fish, but they were considerate. Mosquitoes are ferocious so bring your bug spray. Overall very pleased.
Dian W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
The drive is quite bumpy and narrow. It was a bit of a chore getting our 19' camper backed into the spot. A less experienced person would probably struggle but once we were set up it was amazing. Quiet for the most part. You can sometimes hear road noise. We caught bluegill and a few tiny Perch. We did have some people pull up at 10pm one night to fish, but they were considerate. Mosquitoes are ferocious so bring your bug spray. Overall very pleased.
James A
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Perfect spot
James A
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Perfect spot
Quinn D
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Great spot! Quite secluded and very very buggy. The trail to get to the campsite is a bit bumpy but is still manageable in a sedan, just take it slow. The campsite itself is quite spacious and has a campfire pit. The bugs are no joke though. The lake the campsite is on is a bit swampy so its mosquito heaven, definitely beware.
But aside from the bugs it was great. I have AT&T and had 1-2 bars of service, so it worked but just barely.
Quinn D
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Great spot! Quite secluded and very very buggy. The trail to get to the campsite is a bit bumpy but is still manageable in a sedan, just take it slow. The campsite itself is quite spacious and has a campfire pit. The bugs are no joke though. The lake the campsite is on is a bit swampy so its mosquito heaven, definitely beware.
But aside from the bugs it was great. I have AT&T and had 1-2 bars of service, so it worked but just barely.
Sarah S
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Excellent site for fishing, great view and off the main f road so pretty secluded. Lots of bugs so beware. There was a dismembered trash bag full of garbage left in the woods and just a heads up for whoever, I had an emergency and was forced to leave my orange kayak 💔
Anton K
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Clean Campground, good for tents,
The Location on the website leaded us to a private property and the neighbor called police next day who told us where the real campground is.
In June a lot of mosquitoes. And i mean very a lot.
John z
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Great spot to rustic camp. A little disappointed that directly across from our camping spot is a Summer camp. Barely enough dock to fish from. Very swampy around the campsite. Had people pull up to our spot several times and then around and leave. Better options are available I think.
David B
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Overall a beautiful place for our family of 6! We rugged camped for 5 days. No service, which is something we enjoyed. However, the mosquitoes were HORRID. Upon arrival a fire was already going with multiple tin cans in the pit. Also the previous campers burned a chair and left the remaining metal. There was a blue trash bag in the woods and blue medical gloves scattered. Aside from that it was a beautiful place to be! Be aware of coyotes, we weren’t bothered but one came around at night. Would reserve again!
Location & Directions for Crooked Lake Campsite
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, Rapid River, MI 49878 United States
Elevation: 230 ft
Getting There
From Manistique, MI: drive north 25 mi on M-94 to FR 2246 (Clear Lake Road).
Turn right (east) and drive 0.2 mi to FR 2661.
Turn right (southeast) and drive 0.3 mi south of Forest Road 2246 on the hard-pack, sandy road.
Highway access
Crooked Lake Campsite is accessible via M-94, which is approximately 25 miles south from the site. The campground is reached by turning onto FR 2246 from M-94.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- You must occupy your campsite on the first night of your stay.
- You cannot leave your campsite unattended for over 24 hours.
Safety & rules
- You must pack out everything you bring into the campsite.
Site capacity
- You can stay at the campsite for a maximum of 14 days.
Utilities
- Drinking water is not available at the campsite.
Fires & fuel
- You can collect dead and down firewood from around your campsite.
- Firewood from outside the area is not allowed to prevent invasive pests.
General
- Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest
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Last updated: October 21, 2026