Facility Details - COOKSON LAKE DISPERSED CAMPSITE, MI

Overview

Cookson Lake Dispersed Campsite offers a primitive place to stay in the thick of Michigan's wilderness. Beautiful forests surround several lakes in the area, providing ample opportunity to enjoy nature in all its forms.

Natural Features:

The campsite is located in a large open field on the shores of Cookson Lake. The lake boasts two small islands, and a variety of wildflowers abound in the area during warmer months.

Recreation:

Visitors enjoy swimming and fishing in the 35-acre adjacent lake. Largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and bullhead are among the typical catch. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.

Boating the lake is also a popular pastime, and a boat ramp is located near the campsite.

Facilities:

The campground offers five primitive campsites for tent and RV camping. Each offers tables and campfire rings. A pit toilet is located near one of the sites, but toilet paper is not provided.

Nearby Attractions:

Cookson Lake is near the Indian Wild and Scenic rivers and the Big Island Lake Wilderness Area.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Boat Ramp Boating Campfire Rings	Pit Toilets Swimming Water Access
Less Than 1 Mile
Canoeing	River Access
Greater Than 1 Mile
Biking Boat Rentals Drinking Water Fishing Fishing Pier	General Store Pay Phone Picnic Area Trailheads

Know Before You Go

Do not bring firewood into the area; use only dead and downed firewood for campfires
Off-road vehicles are not permitted at the campsite or on surrounding roads

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
46.41472, -86.63306
46°24'53"N, 86°37'59"W

From Munising, Michigan, take State Route 28 east towards Shingleton. Turn south on Highway 13 at Wetmore. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 2258 and continue for about 5 miles. Just before reaching the bridge over the Indian River, turn east on Forest Service Road 2257. Travel about a mile and a half east to the campground.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

COOKSON LAKE DISPERSED CAMPSITE
USFS, Munising Ranger District, 400 E Munising Ave
Munising MI 49862

Phone Number:

Information: (906)387-3700

COOKSON LAKE DISPERSED CAMPSITE, MI