Jackpine Lake Campsites
Campground · Michigan · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 24 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 776 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.
Jackpine Lake is a great fishery for smallmouth bass and bluegills. There are some large yellow perch and bullheads present as well. There is an unimproved boat access located on the south side of the lake near site 1. This access is suitable for small, lightweight craft only. The access road leading to this boat access is firm sand with some gravel. This boat access is intended for day - use only. Parking space is limited.
Swimming conditions are decent at both sites. Sandy and Shallow.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available at these campsites.
There are primitive toilets located at sites 1 and 2.
Lake Name: Jackpine Lake
Number of Sites: 2
Maximum Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (16), Site 2 (8)
Toilets: Yes
Boat Access: Back - in, On the way to site 1
Lake Size (acres): 63
Natural Features
There are two campsites located on the 63-acre Jackpine Lake.
- Site 1 is located in an open area on top of a small hill overlooking the south side of Jackpine Lake. This site is 45ft. x 40ft. and there is a short, but steep, road that must be driven in order to reach the campsite. This site is suitable for two families with trailers.
- Site 2 is small, wooded and located on the west side of Jackpine Lake. It is 30 ft. x 20 ft. and is suitable for one family. Trailers are NOT recommended because of the limited due to limited turn-around space.
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, ice and deli are available in the Thunder Lake area on CR 437, approximately seven miles to the southeast.
The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 24 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: JACKPINE LAKE CAMPSITE
Site types
- 2 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
2 campsites at Jackpine Lake Campsites
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | JACKPINE LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Lakefront | 24 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 002 | JACKPINE LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Lakefront | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2): drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437.
- Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 8.7 miles to FR 2217.
- Turn left (northwest) on FR 2217 and drive 4.3 miles to FR 2715.
- To get to site #1: Turn right (east) on to FR 2715 and drive about 0.6 mile to campsite #1.
- To get to site #2: Continue north on FR 2217 an additional 0.5 mile to FR 8137. Turn right (north) and drive about 1 mile to campsite #2.
46.08028, -86.52306 · 46°4'49.0"N 86°31'23.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 78°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 | 48 | 62 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 69 | 55 | 41 | 31 |
| Low °F | 8 | 7 | 13 | 28 | 40 | 50 | 54 | 50 | 44 | 35 | 27 | 16 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.6 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 Jackpine Lake Campsites
- Can you reserve a site at Jackpine Lake Campsites?
- Yes, Jackpine Lake Campsites is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Jackpine Lake Campsites have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Jackpine Lake Campsites?
- 24 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Jackpine Lake Campsites?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Jackpine Lake Campsites.
- Are campfires allowed at Jackpine Lake Campsites?
- Campfires are allowed at Jackpine Lake Campsites. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-08.
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