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.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.
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.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Please note that the access road to Jackpine Lake Campsite Site 2 has changed. It was FR8137 off of 2217. The new access road is just South of that intersection still on 2217. You will now need to take FR2715. Turn left onto FR2841. Then turn right onto FR2841A, the site will be at the end of this road.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsJackpine Lake Campsites is located in Michigan near Manistique
Directions
From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2): drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437. Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 8.7 miles to FR 2217. Turn left (northwest) on FR 2217 and drive 4.3 miles to FR 2715. To get to site #1: Turn right (east) on to FR 2715 and drive about 0.6 mile to campsite #1. To get to site #2: Continue north on FR 2217 an additional 0.5 mile to FR 8137. Turn right (north) and drive about 1 mile to campsite #2.
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
