About Minerva Lake Campsite
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
Site Details
Reviews (16)
What Guests Are Saying
Minerva Lake Campsite boasts a fantastic location near a boat launch and offers a clean environment with enjoyable nature trails around the lake. Reviewers appreciated the lack of bugs during their visit and expressed fond memories of the site, indicating a desire to return. While fishing opportunities were noted, some guests didn't catch any fish, but they remained optimistic about future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Minerva Lake Campsite boasts a fantastic location near a boat launch and offers a clean environment with enjoyable nature trails around the lake. Reviewers appreciated the lack of bugs during their visit and expressed fond memories of the site, indicating a desire to return. While fishing opportunities were noted, some guests didn't catch any fish, but they remained optimistic about future visits.
Review Summary
Ian F
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
Great location, right next to boat launch, but maybe 1 or 2 cars or trucks ever came.. Nature trail around the lake as well as no bugs when we went! (September 20th around). Nice lake, didn't catch any fish but I'm sure they're out there!
Ian F
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
Great location, right next to boat launch, but maybe 1 or 2 cars or trucks ever came.. Nature trail around the lake as well as no bugs when we went! (September 20th around). Nice lake, didn't catch any fish but I'm sure they're out there!
COREY H
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
We loved this site! I stayed here as a kid and wanted to relive past memories and it was a great time. The camp site was clean and the trail next to the site made for a nice walk around the lake. I will be going back in the future and continue to make more memories at Minerva!
COREY H
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
We loved this site! I stayed here as a kid and wanted to relive past memories and it was a great time. The camp site was clean and the trail next to the site made for a nice walk around the lake. I will be going back in the future and continue to make more memories at Minerva!
Justin P
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
Private little campsite right next to a boat launch. Small so don’t plan on more than a couple tents. Very close to the big sand playground if you are planning on doing any off-road activities.
Justin P
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
Private little campsite right next to a boat launch. Small so don’t plan on more than a couple tents. Very close to the big sand playground if you are planning on doing any off-road activities.
Beth C
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
It was great being able to reserve this little camp. The site was easy to find and access with our small camper, but there was someone in it when we arrived late in the evening, despite there being a sign that it was reservation only. We felt bad asking the campers to leave, but we had the reservation for months and no where else to go. We did not get set up until quite late because of this, but not sure what could be done to prevent it beyond the sign. The site was large with a nice view of the lake, but there were odd dug up muddy spots and the placement of the firepit was very awkward, leaving few places for a decent tent or camper set up. The lake was lovely with a nice trail partially around it and a boat landing, but not much life in the lake at all, a few frogs and ducks, but two days of fishing all around yielded nothing. The water was pretty clear with not much vegetation and we didn't even spot a minnow or tiny pan fish. I'd camp again and pay a bit more to do so if the forest service put little extra effort into maintaining the sites and maybe added a primitive toilet.
Beth C
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
It was great being able to reserve this little camp. The site was easy to find and access with our small camper, but there was someone in it when we arrived late in the evening, despite there being a sign that it was reservation only. We felt bad asking the campers to leave, but we had the reservation for months and no where else to go. We did not get set up until quite late because of this, but not sure what could be done to prevent it beyond the sign. The site was large with a nice view of the lake, but there were odd dug up muddy spots and the placement of the firepit was very awkward, leaving few places for a decent tent or camper set up. The lake was lovely with a nice trail partially around it and a boat landing, but not much life in the lake at all, a few frogs and ducks, but two days of fishing all around yielded nothing. The water was pretty clear with not much vegetation and we didn't even spot a minnow or tiny pan fish. I'd camp again and pay a bit more to do so if the forest service put little extra effort into maintaining the sites and maybe added a primitive toilet.
Jacy B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
Great little spot for privacy and close to a few trails heads in Hiawatha. The lake and forest surrounding the site are beautiful and good for wildlife, star gazing at night. The main downsides are lack of an outhouse, the lake is too shallow and mucky-bottomed for good swimming, and at lot of ATVs come down to check out the day use area which is unfortunately placed right next to the site. That said, most folks were respectful and didn't stick around.
Jacy B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE
Great little spot for privacy and close to a few trails heads in Hiawatha. The lake and forest surrounding the site are beautiful and good for wildlife, star gazing at night. The main downsides are lack of an outhouse, the lake is too shallow and mucky-bottomed for good swimming, and at lot of ATVs come down to check out the day use area which is unfortunately placed right next to the site. That said, most folks were respectful and didn't stick around.
Location Minerva Lake Campsite
Address:
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District
Rapid River, MI, 49878
United States
From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2): drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437.
- Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 14.4 miles to FR 2767.
- Turn right (east) and drive 0.25 mile to the campsite.
- The access road crosses a short, steep hill and is narrow, but still capable of handling moderate sized vehicles.
The Minerva Lake Campsite is accessible via County Road 442, which connects to US-2 approximately 12 miles to the south.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.1447 / -86.4794
Elevation: 224 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
