Hiawatha National Forest manages Jackpine Lake Campsites, a drive-in spot in Rapid River, Michigan, with forested and open terrain near both a lake and river. At $8 per night, it sits among the more affordable campgrounds around Hiawatha National Forest. Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted, and fishing gives anglers a reason to linger. RVs up to 24 feet can access the site. Reservations are available, so booking ahead is worth considering, especially for summer weekends.
Description
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. Jackpine Lake is a great fishery for smallmouth bass and bluegills. There are some large yellow perch and bullheads present as well. There is an unimproved boat access located on the south side of the lake near site 1. This access is suitable for small, lightweight craft only. The access road leading to this boat access is firm sand with some gravel. This boat access is intended for day - use only. Parking space is limited. Swimming conditions are decent at both sites. Sandy and Shallow.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available at these campsites. There are primitive toilets located at sites 1 and 2. Lake Name: Jackpine Lake Number of Sites: 2 Maximum Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (16), Site 2 (8) Toilets: Yes Boat Access: Back - in, On the way to site 1 Lake Size (acres): 63
Natural Features
There are two campsites located on the 63-acre Jackpine Lake. Site 1 is located in an open area on top of a small hill overlooking the south side of Jackpine Lake. This site is 45ft. x 40ft. and there is a short, but steep, road that must be driven in order to reach the campsite. This site is suitable for two families with trailers. Site 2 is small, wooded and located on the west side of Jackpine Lake. It is 30 ft. x 20 ft. and is suitable for one family. Trailers are NOT recommended because of the limited due to limited turn-around space.
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, ice and deli are available in the Thunder Lake area on CR 437, approximately seven miles to the southeast.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsJackpine Lake Campsites is located in Michigan near Manistique
Public CampgroundDirections
From Rapid River travel east approximately 14 miles to the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13. Turn left and travel north approximately 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to FR 442. Travel 11.4 miles to FH - 43(Thunder lake Rd). Turn left(North) for 1.3 miles. Turn left on FR 2217( West) and travel for 1.5 miles. Take a right(North) to stay on FR 2217 going over the small Carr Creek. Stay on FR 2217 for another 2.8 miles then turn right on FR 2715.To get to site #1: Stay on FR 2715 and keep right at intersection of FR 2841 and FR 2715 staying on FR 2715. Drive about 0.6 mile to campsite #1.\_\_To get to site #2: Keep left at the FR 2841 and FR 2715 intersection, moving onto FR 2841. Keep traveling north for 0.5 miles then take a right (East) on FR 2841A. The campsite is at the end of this road about 700ft.
Address
RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISRICT
8181 US HWY 2
Rapid river, MI 49878
Coordinates
46.080278 N
86.523056 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 45 min from Green Bay, WI
- 3 hrs 5 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 56 min from Wausau, WI
- 7 hrs 37 min from Traverse City, MI
