Camp Cook Campsite

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 40 ft

Features

Rig Size Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Sites Accepting RVs1
Overnight Sites1
Max RV Length40 ft
Pull-Through Sites1
SurfaceGravel

Location

46.039167, -86.581389 · RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT , Rapid River , MI 49878

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 berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.

This site is located adjacent to the Fishdam River, which provides a great fishing opportunity for brook trout. 

This site does NOT offer swimming. However, there is an excellent beach area located at Camp 7 Lake Campground that is only two miles away.

Facilities

There is a toilet available.

Lake Name: None

Number of Sites: 1

Maximum Number of People Per Site: 24

Toilets: Yes

Boat Access: None

Lake Size (acres): None

Natural Features

Once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Camp Cook offers a campsite that can be reserved singly or as a group. This site is situated on a large grassy opening, which makes it particulary well suited for large gatherings. It is close in proximity to the Fishdam River, which makes it popular among anglers.

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 a 15 mile area from this campsite, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals. 

Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available nine miles Northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area.

Directions

From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River or 22 miles west of Manistique), drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442.

  • Turn right (east) and drive 5.8 miles to FR 2052B. 
  • Turn right (southeast) and follow it to the campsite.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HUNTING

Details

Phone906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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