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.

Facilities

There is NO primitive toilet or drinking water available at this site.

Lake Name: Minerva Lake

Number of Sites: 1

Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8

Toilets: No

Boat Access: Back-In

Lake Size (acres): 45

Natural Features

There is one primitive campsite located on Minerva Lake. It is located in a small, semi-open area bordered by hardwood trees and hemlocks. It is 40ft. x 30 ft. and suitable for one family and tents or small trailers due to limited turn-around space.

Recreation

Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.

The 45-acre Minerva Lake contains largemouth bass and perch. This lake has always enjoyed a good reputation for fishing. There is an improved, day use boat access located adjacent to the campsite. It has a gravel base and is recommended for small boats and trailers only. Parking is limited.

Swimming conditions are poor.

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.

Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available approximately three miles south on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area

Contact Info

Important Notices

• Pack-In, Pack-out policy
• There is a 14-day stay limit.
• No drinking water provided.
• Campsite must be occupied the first night.

• Campsite cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.

• You are welcome to collect firewood from the area surrounding your campsite. Just remember that any firewood that you collect must be DEAD AND DOWN
• Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest
• Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Available Activities

• Camping - Camping
• Fishing - Fishing
• Boating - Boating

Directions

<p><strong>From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2):</strong> drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437.</p> <ul> <li>Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 14.4 miles to FR 2767.</li> <li>Turn right (east) and drive 0.25 mile to the campsite. </li> <li>The access road crosses a short, steep hill and is narrow, but still capable of handling moderate sized vehicles.</li> </ul>

Contact Information

Phone: 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512

Rental Options

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