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Mowe Lake Campsites

MOWE LAKE CAMPSITE Carry in Boat Launch
Mowe Lake Site 2
Mowe Lake Campsite 1
Mowe Lake Boat Launch
MOWE LAKE CAMPSITE

Featured amenities

Restrooms

About Mowe Lake Campsites

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: 2

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
  • Firewood Available
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

2 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: MOWE LAKE CAMPSITE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: MOWE LAKE CAMPSITE
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (24)

What Guests Are Saying

Mowe Lake Campsites offers a beautiful and private setting, with ample fishing opportunities and wildlife sightings, including beavers and eagles. Guests appreciated the helpful rangers at the nearby forest office and the cleanliness of the facilities. However, logging operations have caused noise disturbances and road conditions may require improvement for campers.

Review Summary

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24 reviews
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Stephen B

Verified

July 17, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MOWE LAKE CAMPSITE

4

Love this site. However a few four wheelers were using the road in as a trail. Not the kind of privacy we were hoping for.

Stephen B

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: MOWE LAKE CAMPSITE

5

This was just the kind of campsite we are always looking for. Remote, on a nice lake, with only two campsites. The vault toilet was clean and well maintained. Close enough to town if you want to get out and about.

Stephen B

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: MOWE LAKE CAMPSITE

5

This was just the kind of campsite we are always looking for. Remote, on a nice lake, with only two campsites. The vault toilet was clean and well maintained. Close enough to town if you want to get out and about.

Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon

September 3, 2015

5

Not a campground, it is a great place to get maps and information on the area. The staff was so helpful and made me feel at home in the forest.

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Location Mowe Lake Campsites

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

Highway access

Mowe Lake Campsites is accessible via US-2, located approximately 14 miles to the west at the intersection with Forest Highway 13, which provides direct access north to the campsites.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.1453 / -86.5772

Elevation: 244 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • You must occupy your campsite on the first night of your stay.
  • Do not leave your campsite unattended for over 24 hours.

Safety & rules

  • You must pack out what you pack in.

Site capacity

  • You can stay for a maximum of 14 days.

Utilities

  • Drinking water is not available at the site.

Fires & fuel

  • Collect firewood only if it is dead and down in the surrounding area.
  • Do not bring firewood from outside the area to prevent invasive pests.

General

  • Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest

Nearby Campgrounds

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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