Bass Lake Campsite
Campground · Michigan · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 16 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 753 ft
- Elevation
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)
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 16 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: BASS LAKE CAMPSITE
Site types
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
1 campsite at Bass Lake Campsite
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | BASS LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Lakefront | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Manistique drive north on M-94 for 22 miles to County Road 437.
- Turn left (west) on CR 437 and drive 4.6 miles to Forest Road 2792.
- Turn left (east) on FR 2792 and drive about 0.75 mile to the campsite.
46.16917, -86.44639 · 46°10'9.0"N 86°26'47.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 16.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bass Lake Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Bass Lake Campsite?
- Yes, Bass Lake Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bass Lake Campsite have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Bass Lake Campsite?
- 16 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Bass Lake Campsite?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bass Lake Campsite.
- Are campfires allowed at Bass Lake Campsite?
- Campfires are allowed at Bass Lake Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Bass Lake Campsite
- Little Bass Lake Campsites 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Lake Campsites 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Steuben Lake Campsites 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Minerva Lake Campsite 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Triangle Lake Campsites 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Leg Lake Campsites 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crooked Lake Campsite 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Colwell Lake Campground 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Nineteen Campsite 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ironjaw Lake Campsite 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bass Lake Campsites 2.1 mi · Campground
- Indian River Campground 2.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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