Rough road access and a lakeside setting define this dispersed site in Hiawatha National Forest, where the US Forest Service maintains basic amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and trash service. RVs are limited to 24 feet, and the access road warrants caution. Cell service is available. Campers interested in primitive camping near Hiawatha National Forest will find several nearby options, including Steuben Lake Campsites — Hiawatha National Forest just 0.2 miles south.
Description
Although there is only one campsite on Crooked Lake, the lake is busy with a private resort and many private homes and cabins dotting its lengthy shoreline. Anglers will find good fishing for bluegill, crappie and northern pike, and some small mouth bass are also occasionally caught. Boat access to the lake is by carry-in only, which can be found at the campsite. There are no toilets or drinking water at this site. There is only one primitive campsite on Crooked Lake. It is small (35 ft. by 35 ft.), level and suitable for one family and a trailer. Swimming is considered to be poor. Keep in mind that the boat access must be shared with the public, and anglers may pass through your campsite to access the lake.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSteuben Lake is located in Michigan near Wetmore
Directions
From Manistique drive north 25 miles on M-94 to FR 2246 (Clear Lake Road). Turn right (east) and drive 0.15 mile to FR 2661. Turn right (southeast) and drive 0.25 mile south of Forest Road 2246 on the hard-pack, sandy road. M-94122462661CampsiteCarry
Coordinates
46.2024167 N
86.42781518 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 3 hrs from Green Bay, WI
- 3 hrs 20 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 47 min from Traverse City, MI
- 4 hrs 11 min from Wausau, WI
