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Bass Lake Campsite in Michigan
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Bass Lake Campsite

Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

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As of September 2026, Bass Lake Campsite is a campground in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan with 1 campsite. Bass Lake Campsite is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Bass Lake Campsite is located at 46.1692ยฐ N, 86.4464ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
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Bass Lake Campsite reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Bass Lake Campsite, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Bass Lake Campsite

  • Standard 1

What an RV fits

  • 16 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, horse riding.

All sites at Bass Lake Campsite, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the BASS LAKE CAMPSITE loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
001Standard816 ft

About Bass Lake Campsite

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 dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.

Swimming is considered poor at the Bass Lake campsite.

However, Bass Lake hosts a great fishery of northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass and bluegills. There is a developed boat launch located on the eastern shore of Bass Lake, approximately four miles away from the campsite. There is no back-in boat access at the campsite.

Facilities

There are NO toilets available.

There is NO drinking water available.

Lake Name: Bass Lake

Number of Sites: 1

Max Number of People Per Site: 8

Toilets: No

Boat Access: Carry in access for site user only. Public back in launch located on east side of lake off FR2633.

Lake Size (acres): 290

Natural Features

The Bass Lake campsite is located on the western shore of the enormous 290-acre Bass Lake. This site is nestled among hardwoods and is approximately 35 ft x 50 ft in size. It is suitable for only one small family trailer.

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.

Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice and MDNR licenses are available at Steuben, approximately three miles to the Northeast on County Road 437 (CR-437)

Rules and notices at Bass Lake Campsite

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Bass Lake Campsite on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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.

Bass Lake Campsite FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bass Lake Campsite?

Bass Lake Campsite is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Bass Lake Campsite?

Cancellations happen frequently at Bass Lake Campsite, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Bass Lake Campsite have?

Bass Lake Campsite has 1 campsites.

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