Minerva Lake Campsite
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- May–Sep
- best months
Is Minerva Lake Campsite open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Hiawatha National Forest. It doesn't name Minerva Lake Campsite, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Brevoort Lake Autumn Drawdown
Agency closure covering Hiawatha National Forest · USFS · Hiawatha National Forest
Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed
Agency closure covering Hiawatha National Forest · USFS · Hiawatha National Forest
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
Agency alert covering Hiawatha National Forest · USFS · Hiawatha National Forest
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. The 45-acre Minerva Lake contains largemouth bass and perch. This lake has always enjoyed a good reputation for fishing. There is an improved, day use boat access located adjacent to the campsite. It has a gravel base and is recommended for small boats and trailers only. Parking is limited. Swimming conditions are poor. Facilities There is NO primitive toilet or drinking water available at this site. Lake Name: Minerva Lake Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8 Toilets: No Boat Access: Back-In Lake Size (acres): 45 Natural Features There is one primitive campsite located on Minerva Lake. It is located in a small, semi-open area bordered by hardwood trees and hemlocks. It is 40ft. x 30 ft. and suitable for one family and tents or small trailers due to limited turn-around space. 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. Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available approximately three miles south on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area
- Minerva Lake Camping AreaCamping0.1 mi
Leg Lake CampsitesCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain1.1 mi- Leg Lake Camping AreaCamping1.1 mi
- Little Bass Lake CampsitesPier fishing1.9 mi
- Bass Lake CampsitePier fishing2.3 mi
- Pine Marten RunHiking3.3 mi
Lake Nineteen CampsitePier fishingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain3.6 mi- 440 TRAILHEADHiking3.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Triangle Lake CampsitesPier fishing · ~3 min drive
- Minerva LakeLake fishing · Next door
- Lake Nineteen CampsitePier fishing · ~6 min drive
- Forty PondLake fishing · ~2 min drive
- East Lake CampsitesPier fishing · ~7 min drive
- Neighbor LakeLake fishing · ~4 min drive
- Steuben Lake CampsitesPier fishing · ~8 min drive
- Rim LakeLake fishing · ~5 min drive
- Swan Lake CampsitesPier fishing · ~8 min drive
- Jarr LakeLake fishing · ~6 min drive
Best time to visit Minerva Lake Campsite
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
25° / 10°
Feb
27° / 11°
Mar
35° / 19°
Apr
45° / 30°
May
57° / 41°
Jun
67° / 51°
Jul
73° / 57°
Aug
74° / 56°
Sep
66° / 49°
Oct
53° / 39°
Nov
41° / 28°
Dec
31° / 18°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manistique Wwtp, MI, 17.3 mi away at 600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.



