Michigan · Pier fishing

Clear Lake Campsite

Clear Lake CampsitePhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
May–Aug
best months

Is Clear Lake Campsite open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hiawatha National Forest. It doesn't name Clear Lake Campsite, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Hiawatha National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

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 swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.  Clear Lake boasts a great fishery of yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. Occasionally, splake may be caught as well. There is a back-in boat launch located adjacent to the campsite. It is used as public access point, so campers can expect users to cross their site to access this launch. Facilities There is NO drinking water. There are NO primitive toilets. Lake Name: Clear Lake Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People: 8 Toilets: No Boat Access: Back-In Lake Size (acres): 109 Natural Features Clear Lake hosts a single campsite in an open area, located on the eastern side of the lake. This site measures 50 ft x 30 ft and can accomodate 2 families and trailers. There is a boat launch located adjacent to this site that is used by the public. Campers can expect public use of this boat access. Contact Info For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information. Nearby Attractions There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals.