Lake Nineteen
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LAKE NINETEEN CAMPSITE

About Lake Nineteen 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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001, Loop: LAKE NINETEEN CAMPSITE

⛺ Tent
  • Pet Friendly
  • Campfire
  • Yes shade

Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Shade
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (11)

What Guests Are Saying

Lake Nineteen Campsite offers a small, pleasant environment ideal for two small tents, with good lakeside water access. However, it lacks pit toilets, which some visitors found disappointing. There were also concerns about noise and aggressive dogs from nearby campsites.

Review Summary

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Shaina H

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June 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE NINETEEN CAMPSITE

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We were never able to find the site because the “trail” that went around was almost non existence. We spent the whole first night trying to find it and around midnight found the equestrian camping and stayed there both nights. We were highly disappointed

Location & Directions for Lake Nineteen Campsite

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

Elevation: 239 ft

Getting There

<p><strong>From the intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 mi east of Rapid River):</strong> drive north 18.7 mi on Highway 13 to County Road 440.</p>
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<li>Turn right (east) on CR 440 and drive 4.6 mi to FR 2733.  </li>
<li>Turn ...

Nearest town

Rapid River, MI - 39 mi

About 46 min to downtown

Highway access

Lake Nineteen Campsite is accessible via US-2 and Forest Highway 13, with the site located approximately 18.7 miles north on Highway 13 from the intersection with US-2.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Pack-In, Pack-out policy
  • There is a 14-day stay limit.
  • No drinking water provided.
  • Campsite must be occupied the first night.
  • Campsite cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.
  • This site is accessible by Horse, Boat, or Foot
  • Horse camping: At sites that allow horses. All straw, hay, feed and manure must be raked up and hauled home.
  • Horses must be properly tethered in designated areas
  • 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
  • Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest
  • 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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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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