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Clear Lake Campsite in Michigan
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Clear Lake Campsite

Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

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

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  • Clear Lake Campsite is located at 46.2447ยฐ N, 86.4139ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
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Clear Lake Campsite reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Clear Lake Campsite, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Clear Lake Campsite

  • Standard 1

What an RV fits

  • 20 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

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

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

Every site is in the CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
001Standard820 ft

About Clear 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 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.

Rules and notices at Clear Lake Campsite

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Clear 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.

Clear Lake Campsite FAQ

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

Clear 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 Clear Lake Campsite?

Cancellations happen frequently at Clear 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 Clear Lake Campsite have?

Clear Lake Campsite has 1 campsites.

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