Dispersed Camping
Minerva Lake Dispersed Campsite
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 11, 2023 through May 14, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 11, 2023 through May 14, 2024.
About
USDA Forest Service
The 45 acre Minerva Lake contains largemouth bass and perch. The lake has always enjoyed a good reputation for fishing. No primitive toilet or drinking water are available at this site. There is one primitive campsite located on Minerva Lake. It is located in a small, semi-open area bordered by…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires

Best campsite ever!
At least according to my buddy, that is. We (two couples and our two dogs) stayed at Minerva Lake four nights, from June 17 until June 21, 2022. The dispersed site was large enough for our two tents, a privacy tent, three tables, a chuck box, and plenty of seating around the fire ring. The site is…
Location
Minerva Lake Dispersed Campsite is located in Michigan
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 14.4 miles to FR 2767. Turn right (east) and drive 0.25 mile to the campsite. The access road crosses a short, steep hill and is narrow, but still capable of handling moderate sized vehicles.
Coordinates
46.14471966 N
86.48089618 W