Lake Nineteen Campsite
Manistique, Michigan · USDA Forest Service
Photo: Recreation.gov
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 toilet or drinking water available at this site. Lake Name: Lake Nineteen Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8 Toilets: No Boat Access: Back-In, Located on the West side of the lake by IronJaw Site Lake Size (acres): 26 Like it's neighbor Ironjaw Lake to the west, Lake Nineteen is located in the heart of the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area, which is managed for both motorized and non-motorized uses. Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peacfeul recreation opportunities in a semi-primitive setting. The Lake Nineteen campsite is located on the eastern shore of Lake Nineteen. 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, boat rentals, ice, MDNR, licenses, deli, and restaurants are available on Forest Highway 13, approximately six miles to the west and north. Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peacfeul recreation opportunities in a semi-primitive setting. Lake Ninteen campsite can be accessed by boat, by foot or by horseback from the Pine Marten Run Trail. This site is located approximately 2.5 miles away form the Pine Marten Run Middle Trailhead. Unfortunately, the swimming area at this site is of poor condition. Lake Nineteen has been stocked with rainbow trout. The boat access to Lake Nineteen is steep, but the road is firm. There is no turn-around at the base of the hill; trailers must be backed down to the lake. Parking is restricted to a small area located at the top of the hill.
Directions
From the intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River): drive north 18.7 miles on Highway 13 to County Road 440. Turn right (east) on CR 440 and drive 4.6 miles to FR 2733. Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the parking area.(Small area in-between Iron jaw campsite and hill for Boat launch on lake nineteen) This water access only. OR Turn right (east) on CR 440 and drive 6.6 miles to FR 2728. (Pine Marten Run Middle Trailhead) Keep following the road for about 2.5 miles until you get to a gate. You can hike in about a mile to the site on the Pine Marten Run Trail. Site on your right ( West).
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
- $8 / night
- Rating
- 2.25 / 5 (8 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent
Nearby campgrounds
- Ironjaw Lake Campsite 0.3 km away
- Swan Lake Campsites 2.4 km away
- Cookson Lake Campsites 3.0 km away
- Triangle Lake Campsites 3.7 km away
- TOM'S LAKE CABIN 3.8 km away
- Mowe Lake Campsites 3.9 km away