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Leg Lake Campsites

Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

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As of September 2026, Leg Lake Campsites is a campground in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan with 2 campsites. Leg Lake Campsites is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Leg Lake Campsites is located at 46.1289° N, 86.4825° W.

people allowed on 1 of 2 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 24

Leg Lake Campsites reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Sep 30 (1 site)Oct 1 (1 site)Oct 4 (1 site)

1 site open on Sep 30 at Leg Lake Campsites. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 10:59 UTC.

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Published by Recreation.gov for Leg Lake Campsites, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Leg Lake Campsites

Standard 2

What an RV fits

20 ft1 site
32 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

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

All sites at Leg Lake Campsites, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
002	LEG LAKE CAMPSITE	Standard	8	20 ft
001	LEG LAKECAMPSITE	Standard	24	32 ft

About Leg Lake Campsites

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.

Leg Lake has good fishing for northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappies and bluegills. Some yellow perch and bullheads may be caught. There is an unimproved boat access located adjacent to site 2. It is intended for day use only. Only small boats and trailers are recommended at this access.

Facilities

There is NO drinking water available at these sites.

There is a primitive toilet located at site 1.

Lake Name: Leg Lake

Number of Sites: 2

Max Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (24), Site 2 (8)

Toilets: Yes at site 1

Boat Access: Back-In at site 2

Lake Size (acres): 40

Natural Features

There are two campsites located on Leg Lake. These sites lie about 0.25 miles west of County Road 437 between Forest Roads 2697 and 2438. Each of these has specific features as detailed below:

Site 1 is located on the west side of the lake. It is a very large semi-open area that would be suitable for group camping or family gatherings with trailers.
Site 2 is a small, wooded area located on the east side of the lake. This site is suitable for one family.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

There is 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, ice and deli are available approximately two miles south on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area.

Rules and notices at Leg Lake Campsites

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

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Leg Lake Campsites FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Leg Lake Campsites?

Leg Lake Campsites 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 Leg Lake Campsites?

Cancellations happen frequently at Leg Lake Campsites, 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 Leg Lake Campsites have?

Leg Lake Campsites has 2 campsites.