Can you reserve a site at Clear Lake Campsite?

Yes, Clear Lake Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Clear Lake Campsite?

20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Clear Lake Campsite?

Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Lake Campsite.

Are campfires allowed at Clear Lake Campsite?

Campfires are allowed at Clear Lake Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Clear Lake Campsite, Michigan — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE

Site types

1 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Clear Lake Campsite

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	CLEAR LAKE CAMPSITE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From M-28 in Shingleton: Head South on M-94 for 11 miles to Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246). Turn left and follow for 3 miles to FR 2246J (on the left).

From US HWY 2 in Manistique: Head North on M-94 for 24 miles to Clear Lake Road (Forest Road 2246). Turn left and follow for 3 miles to FR 2246J (on the left).

46.24472, -86.41389 · 46°14'41.0"N 86°24'50.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 75°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	28	36	46	59	68	75	74	67	55	42	32
Low °F	13	12	20	29	39	48	55	55	49	39	29	19
Precip in	2.0	1.4	1.4	2.3	2.8	2.8	3.1	2.7	3.9	4.1	3.1	2.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 16.4 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 Clear Lake Campsite

Can you reserve a site at Clear Lake Campsite?: Yes, Clear Lake Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Clear Lake Campsite have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Clear Lake Campsite?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Clear Lake Campsite?: Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Lake Campsite.
Are campfires allowed at Clear Lake Campsite?: Campfires are allowed at Clear Lake Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Clear Lake Campsite

Colwell Lake Campground 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crooked Lake Campsite 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Steuben Lake Campsites 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
East Lake Campsites 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bass Lake Campsite 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Bass Lake Campsites 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Triangle Lake Campsites 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Minerva Lake Campsite 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Clear Lake Education Center 0.2 mi · Facility
Indian River Campground 6.3 mi · Campground
Bass Lake Campsites 6.4 mi · Campground
Big Island Lake Wilderness 6.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Clear Lake Campsite