Clear Lake Campsite
federal · Rapid River, MI
- fuel station6.5 mi

USFS - Hiawatha National Forest · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
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. Clear Lake boasts a great fishery of yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. Occasionally, splake may be caught as well. There is a back-in boat launch located adjacent to the campsite. It is used as public access point, so campers can expect users to cross their site to access this launch. Facilities There is NO drinking water. There are NO primitive toilets. Lake Name: Clear Lake Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People: 8 Toilets: No Boat Access: Back-In Lake Size (acres): 109 Natural Features Clear Lake hosts a single campsite in an open area, located on the eastern side of the lake. This site measures 50 ft x 30 ft and can accomodate 2 families and trailers. There is a boat launch located adjacent to this site that is used by the public. Campers can expect public use of this boat access. 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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 6.5 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 16 mi
grocery
Pat's Foods
- 16 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 2.1 mi
trailhead
Colwell Lake North Trailhead
- 8.6 mi
attraction
Ewing Point
- 0.3 mi
recreation site
Clear Lake Boat Launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT · Rapid River, MI 49878
- 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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