Steuben Lake Campsites
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- May–Aug
- best months
Is Steuben Lake Campsites open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Hiawatha National Forest. It doesn't name Steuben Lake Campsites, 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. There are good swimming areas at both campsites. However, there is a hill at Site 2 and makes the beach area difficult to see from the campsite. Steuben Lake has been stocked with walleye and has supporting populations of northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and perch. There is good boat access located in the northwest corner of Steuben Lake, along Forest Road 2662. This access can accomodate most fishing boats and trailers. Facilities There is NO drinking water available at this site. There are primitive toilets located at both sites. Lake Name: Steuben Lake Number of Sites: 2 Maximum Number of Sites: Site 1 (24), Site 2 (16) Toilets: Yes Boat Access: Back-In Just before Site 2 Lake Size (acres): 151 Natural Features There are two campsites located on the 151-acre Steuben Lake. Site 1 is a large wooded campsite, 75 ft x 75 ft, and suitable for three families and trailers. It is located on the west side of Steuben Lake and can be reached by Forest Road 2554. Site 2 is a large, open area, 70 ft x 50 ft, suitable for two families and trailers. It is located on the west side of the lake on the top of a small hill. A stairway has been constructued to provide access to the lake. This site can be reached from Forest Road 2662A 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. Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice, and MDNR licenses are available at Steuben, approximately two miles west on County Road 437.
- Steuben Lake Camping AreaCamping0.3 mi
- Crooked Lake CampsitePier fishing1.2 mi
Colwell Lake CampgroundCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain1.6 mi
East Lake CampsitesCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain1.6 mi- Colwell Lake TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Bass Lake CampsitePier fishing2.3 mi
- Bil - Twilight-Byers HikeHiking2.8 mi
- Bil - Haywire Byer PortageHiking2.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- East Lake CampsitesPier fishing · ~3 min drive
- Steuben LakeLake fishing · ~2 min drive
- Clear Lake CampsitePier fishing · ~5 min drive
- Jarr LakeLake fishing · ~2 min drive
- Triangle Lake CampsitesPier fishing · ~7 min drive
- Neighbor LakeLake fishing · ~4 min drive
- Minerva Lake CampsitePier fishing · ~8 min drive
- Nevilles LakeLake fishing · ~5 min drive
- Lake Nineteen CampsitePier fishing · ~10 min drive
- Minerva LakeLake fishing · ~7 min drive
Best time to visit Steuben Lake Campsites
Best months: May–August. 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
23° / 11°
21 wet
Feb
25° / 11°
17 wet
Mar
33° / 19°
13 wet
Apr
45° / 28°
11 wet
May
59° / 39°
12 wet
Jun
68° / 49°
12 wet
Jul
73° / 55°
12 wet
Aug
72° / 55°
11 wet
Sep
65° / 49°
14 wet
Oct
52° / 38°
17 wet
Nov
39° / 27°
17 wet
Dec
29° / 18°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Munising, MI, 18.4 mi away at 680 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.


