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Crooked Lake Campsite in Michigan
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Crooked Lake Campsite

Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

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

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  • Crooked Lake Campsite is located at 46.2167ยฐ N, 86.4317ยฐ W.
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Crooked Lake Campsite reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (1 site)Oct 5 (1 site)Oct 6 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 4 at Crooked Lake Campsite. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 05:39 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Tribal discount available

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

Campsites at Crooked Lake Campsite

  • Standard 1

What an RV fits

  • 24 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

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

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

Every site is in the CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
001Standard824 ft

About Crooked 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. Some of these campsites offer only one site on these inland lakes allowing for a very peaceful and wilderness-like experience.

Crooked Lake offers a good fishery for bluegill, crappie, and northern pike. Occasionally, you may catch smallmouth bass.

Boat access to lake is by carry-in only, which can be found at the campsite. Keep in mind that the boat access is shared with the public, meaning anglers may pass through your site to access the lake.

Swimming is considered to be poor.

Facilities

NOTE: There are no toilets or drinking water at this site.

Lake Name: Crooked Lake

Number of Sites: 1

Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8

Toilets: No

Boat Access: Carry-In

Lake Size (acres): 190

Natural Features

There is only one campsite on Crooked Lake. It is small (35ft. by 35ft.), level and suitable for one family and a trailer. Although there is only one campsite on Crooked Lake, the lake is busy with a private resort and many private homes and cabins dotting its lengthy shoreline.

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 four miles southwest on County Road 437.

Rules and notices at Crooked Lake Campsite

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

Crooked Lake Campsite FAQ

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

Crooked 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 Crooked Lake Campsite?

Cancellations happen frequently at Crooked 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 Crooked Lake Campsite have?

Crooked Lake Campsite has 1 campsites.

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