Bass Lake Camping Area
Michigan
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Conditions: Blocked
for campground, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 17 h ago · oldest 17 h
problem: Agency alerts
16 active alerts in Hiawatha National Forest; most severe: Brevoort Lake Autumn Drawdown
USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 17 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 44°F / low 44°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for campground
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Bass Lake Camping Area
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About this campground
This 290 acre lake features one campsite on its western shore with carry-in boat access available for site user only. A public back-in launch is located on the east side of the lake off FR2633. Bass Lake is known for its excellent fishing of northern pike, largemouth and small- mouth bass, and bluegill. This campsite is nestled among hardwoods, is approximately 35 x 50 feet in size, and is suitable for one family-size trailer. There is no toilet nor drinking water provided. Swimming is not considered desirable at Bass Lake.
Campsite info
- Season
- May 15
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Facts about this campground
Where it is
- Manistique Ranger District · Ranger district
- Hiawatha National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Hiawatha National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
caution · posted Oct 8, 2026
critical · posted Oct 8, 2026
Restrictions on the use of fireworks
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Firewood Restrictions on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Drug and Alcohol Use on the Hiawatha National Forest
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions on entry to any beach posted closed
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and use of Lake Superior Shoreline
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and use of Big Island Lake Wilderness
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restricting the use of Raco Airfield
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Bass Lake CampsitePier fishing0.9 mi
- Little Bass Lake CampsitesPier fishing1 mi
- Triangle Lake CampsitesCamping1.6 mi
- Triangle Lake Camping AreaCamping1.6 mi
- Minerva Lake CampsitePier fishing2 mi
- Minerva Lake Camping AreaCamping2 mi
- Bil - Haywire Byer PortageHiking3 mi
- Bil - Twilight-Byers HikeHiking3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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