Dispersed Camping
Triangle Lake - Manistique Rapid River Dispersed
Triangle Lake - Manistique Rapid River Dispersed is located near Manistique, MI. The area features forested terrain with access to nearby lakes and rivers. Campers can explore attractions such as the Hiawatha National Forest and Kitch-iti-kipi, Michigan's largest freshwater spring, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer.
Description
Three primitive campsites are located on the 53 acre East Lake. East Lake has fishing for largemouth bass, perch, bluegill and bullheads. There is no drinking water at this location. A boat access is located just past site #1. It is unimproved, shallow and sandy. Carry-in access is recommended.
Location
Triangle Lake - Manistique Rapid River Dispersed is located in Michigan
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
46.16667858 N
86.49723918 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
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.
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 53 min from Green Bay, WI
- 3 hrs 13 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 58 min from Traverse City, MI
- 4 hrs 5 min from Wausau, WI
