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Clear Lake Campsite

Manistique, Michigan · USDA Forest Service

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Clear Lake Campsite — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

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.For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.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 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. 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.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.

Directions

From M-28 in Shingleton : Head South on M-94 for 11 miles to Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246). Turn left and follow for 3 miles to FR 2246J (on the left). From US HWY 2 in Manistique : Head North on M-94 for 24 miles to Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246). Turn right and follow for 3 miles to FR 2246J (on the left).

Location

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Details

State
Michigan
City / area
Manistique
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Hiawatha National Forest
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
See Recreation.gov
Rating
4.00 / 5 (16 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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