Camp Cook Campsite

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.

Sites

1

Site types

Tent, Rv

Reservable

Yes