Little Bass Lake Campsites

FS USDA Forest Service · Rapid River, MI · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 24 ft

Features

Warning Length Restricted
Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites5
Sites Accepting RVs5
Overnight Sites5
Max RV Length24 ft
Back-In Sites5
SurfaceGravel

Location

46.161944, -86.449444 · 8181 US-2 , Rapid River , MI 49878

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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.

Little Bass Lake is 84 acres in size and features a carry-in launch site. This lake has a diverse fishery of largemouth bass, bluegills, northern pike, black crappies and perch.

Facilities

There is NO drinking water at this site.

There is a primitive toilet located at this site.

Lake Name: Little Bass Lake

Number of Sites: 5

Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8 (all sites)

Toilets: Yes

Boat Access: Carry - In

Lake Size (acres): 84

Natural Features

Little Bass Lake is perfect for those that are looking for an uncrowded, quiet camping experience with few amenities and even fewer neighbors! The lake is 84 acres in size and supports a diverse fishery.

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, boat rentals, ice, and MDNR licenses are available at Steuben, approximately five miles northeast on County Road 437.

Directions

From Manistique, MI: drive north 22 miles on M-94 to County Road 437.  

  • Turn left (west) on CR 437 and drive 1.8 miles to FR 2213.
  • Turn left (south) on FR 2213 and drive 1.5 miles to FR 2639.  
  • Turn right (west) and follow the road to the campsites.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING

Details

Phone906-474-6442
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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