Crooked Lake Campsite
Campground · Michigan · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 24 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 750 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 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.
The facts
- Season: May 15 – Columbus Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 24 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: CROOKED 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 Crooked Lake Campsite
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Lakefront | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Manistique, MI: drive north 25 miles on M-94 to FR 2246 (Clear Lake Road).
- Turn right (east) and drive 0.15 mile to FR 2661.
- Turn right (southeast) and drive 0.25 mile south of Forest Road 2246 on the hard-pack, sandy road.
46.21667, -86.43167 · 46°13'0.0"N 86°25'54.0"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, 16.1 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 Crooked Lake Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Crooked Lake Campsite?
- Yes, Crooked Lake Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Crooked Lake Campsite have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Crooked Lake Campsite?
- 24 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Crooked Lake Campsite?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Crooked Lake Campsite.
- Are campfires allowed at Crooked Lake Campsite?
- Campfires are allowed at Crooked Lake Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Crooked Lake Campsite also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Crooked Lake Campsite's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted.
Camping near Crooked Lake Campsite
- Colwell Lake Campground 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Steuben Lake Campsites 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clear Lake Campsite 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Lake Campsites 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bass Lake Campsite 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Bass Lake Campsites 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Triangle Lake Campsites 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Minerva Lake Campsite 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clear Lake Education Center 2.3 mi · Facility
- Bass Lake Campsites 4.3 mi · Campground
- Indian River Campground 4.5 mi · Campground
- Big Island Lake Wilderness 6 mi · Facility
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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