Michigan · Camping · Rapid River

Swan Lake Campsites

Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain

4
sites: May–Aug
best months

Is Swan Lake Campsites open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hiawatha National Forest. It doesn't name Swan 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 Nov 9, 11:15 PM EST · Source: USFS · Hiawatha National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

4 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 789 ft
Near Rapid RiverManistique Ranger District · Hiawatha National Forest

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.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Also worth it near here
- Toms LakeLake fishing · ~2 min drive
- Pine Marten RunHiking · ~3 min drivePhoto: usfs_Eastern_Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
- Triangle Lake Boat LaunchBoat launch · ~6 min drive
- Mckeever Hills SkiCross-country skiing · ~8 min drive
Best time to visit Swan 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.
1. Jan
  23° / 11°
  21 wet
2. Feb
  25° / 11°
  17 wet
3. Mar
  33° / 19°
  13 wet
4. Apr
  45° / 28°
  11 wet
5. May
  59° / 39°
  12 wet
6. Jun
  68° / 49°
  12 wet
7. Jul
  73° / 55°
  12 wet
8. Aug
  72° / 55°
  11 wet
9. Sep
  65° / 49°
  14 wet
10. Oct
  52° / 38°
  17 wet
11. Nov
  39° / 27°
  17 wet
12. Dec
  29° / 18°
  19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Munising, MI, 17.8 mi away at 680 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.