
Camp Cook Campsite
Rapid River, Michigan
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Conditions: Blocked
for campground, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 14 h ago · oldest 14 h
problem: Agency alerts
16 active alerts in Hiawatha National Forest; most severe: Brevoort Lake Autumn Drawdown
USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 14 h ago
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Clouds, high 64°F / low 41°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for campground
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Camp Cook Campsite
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About this campground
Overview 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. Recreation Visitors will be able to enjoy berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. This site is located adjacent to the Fishdam River, which provides a great fishing opportunity for brook trout. This site does NOT offer swimming. However, there is an excellent beach area located at Camp 7 Lake Campground that is only two miles away. Facilities There is a toilet available. Lake Name : None Number of Sites : 1 Maximum Number of People Per Site : 24 Toilets : Yes Boat Access : None Lake Size (acres) : None Natural Features Once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Camp Cook offers a campsite that can be reserved singly or as a group. This site is situated on a large grassy opening, which makes it particulary well suited for large gatherings. It is close in proximity to the Fishdam River, which makes it popular among anglers. Nearby Attractions There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In a 15 mile area from this campsite, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals. Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available nine miles Northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area. Contact Info For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.
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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
- Camp Cook Camping AreaCamping0.1 mi
- Chicago Lake CampsitesCamping0.8 mi
- Chicago LakeCamping1.4 mi
- Lyman Lake CampsitesPier fishing3.2 mi
- Jackpine Lake CampsitesPier fishing4 mi
- Carr Lake CampsitesLake fishing4.4 mi
- 440 TRAILHEADHiking6.4 mi
- BIG SPRING-BALDY LAKE SNOMOHiking7.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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