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Lake Nineteen Campsite in Michigan
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Lake Nineteen Campsite

Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

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

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  • Lake Nineteen Campsite is located at 46.1717ยฐ N, 86.5442ยฐ W.
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Lake Nineteen Campsite reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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

Campsites at Lake Nineteen Campsite

  • Tent 1

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

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

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

Every site is in the LAKE NINETEEN CAMPSITE loop.

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About Lake Nineteen 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.

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.

Facilities

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

Natural Features

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

Rules and notices at Lake Nineteen Campsite

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

This site is accessible by Horse, Boat, or Foot

Horse camping: At sites that allow horses. All straw, hay, feed and manure must be raked up and hauled home.

Horses must be properly tethered in designated areas

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.

Lake Nineteen Campsite FAQ

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

Lake Nineteen 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 Lake Nineteen Campsite?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lake Nineteen 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 Lake Nineteen Campsite have?

Lake Nineteen Campsite has 1 campsites.

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