About Swan Lake Campsites
Number of accommodations: 4
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Fishing
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (26)
What Guests Are Saying
Swan Lake Campsites offers a serene and picturesque environment, ideal for a relaxing getaway with clean facilities and helpful rangers. Visitors appreciated the quiet atmosphere, opportunities for kayaking, and the availability of resources like trail maps and water refills. While some found the site challenging for larger campers, the overall experience was positive, highlighted by friendly staff and enjoyable outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Swan Lake Campsites offers a serene and picturesque environment, ideal for a relaxing getaway with clean facilities and helpful rangers. Visitors appreciated the quiet atmosphere, opportunities for kayaking, and the availability of resources like trail maps and water refills. While some found the site challenging for larger campers, the overall experience was positive, highlighted by friendly staff and enjoyable outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Patrick R
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE
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Lois L
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE
Clean campsite, private when boat launch not in use. Overall lovely experience.
Crystal C
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE
We have been camping at Swan Lake for over 30 years. It is our FAVORITE place to go and count down the days till be get to be with all of our family for 2 weeks in the summer.
Tina B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE
Are family loved camping at Swan Lake. The campgroud hosts were so helpful and kind. We'll be back.
Cherie B
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE
We love camping here because you get a true camping experience ! It is quiet and never crowded ! We love to swim, kayak,
fish and visit the ice cream store .
Mark Gordon
September 3, 2015
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.
Location Swan Lake Campsites
Address:
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District
Rapid River, MI, 49878
United States
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River): drive north 19 miles on Highway 13 to CR 440.
- Turn right (east) and drive 2.7 miles to FR 2258.
- Turn left (north) on 2258 and drive 0.25 mile to FR 2725.
- To reach sites 2-4: Turn left (east) onto FR 2725. Drive about 0.75 mile on FR 2725 to reach the sites.
- To reach site 1: Drive about 1.3 miles north on FR 2258 to FR 2013. Turn right (east) on FR 2013 and drive about 0.7 mile to the site.
Swan Lake Campsites is accessible via US-2, located approximately 14 miles to the south, and Forest Highway 13, which is the primary route leading north towards the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.1625 / -86.5728
Elevation: 241 feet
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.
- Horse camping: 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: June 4, 2026
