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Cookson Lake Campground

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Cookson Lake Campground is located near Munising in the Huron-Manistee National Forests. The area features forested terrain with access to Cookson Lake. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby attractions include Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Munising Falls, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.

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Location

Cookson Lake Campground is located in Michigan

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Directions

From Munising, Michigan: Drive east on M-28 towards Wetmore. Turn right (south) on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and drive 11.9 miles to FR 2258. Turn left (southeast) and drive about 2.5 miles to FR 2257 (just before the bridge over the Indian River). Turn left (northeast) on FR 2257 and drive 1.8 miles across the access road.

Address

MUNISING RANGER DISTRICT 400 E. MUNISING AVE.
Munising, MI 49862

Coordinates

46.1955972 N
86.5615139 W

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Features

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  • Picnic Table
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Reviewed Jul. 30, 2019

Super isolated

Spent one night here with my dog. I was looking for a place to unplug and I sure got what I was looking for. Have to admit I was a bit out of my element for tent camping at this location. There were others camping at this site with RVs, a boat and off road vehicles. They were more prepared for the wilderness! They told me about a pack of wolves roaming around and how they would snatch up my pup if given the opportunity and my girl had a growl off with something in the woods that night. Might have been a wolf! Mosquitos were crazy and there were some giant turtles that seemed to be taking over the whole area. Beautiful view of the big lake.

  • Review photo of Cookson Lake Campground by Dickie H., July 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Cookson Lake Campground by Dickie H., July 30, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Cookson Lake Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cookson Lake Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Cookson Lake Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cookson Lake Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Cookson Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Cookson Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Cookson Lake Campground?

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