Lake Nineteen Campsite
Campground · Michigan · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 8
- People per site
- 774 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.
Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peacfeul recreation opportunities in a semi-primitive setting. Lake Ninteen campsite can be accessed by boat, by foot or by horseback from the Pine Marten Run Trail. This site is located approximately 2.5 miles away form the Pine Marten Run Middle Trailhead.
Unfortunately, the swimming area at this site is of poor condition.
Lake Nineteen has been stocked with rainbow trout. The boat access to Lake Nineteen is steep, but the road is firm. There is no turn-around at the base of the hill; trailers must be backed down to the lake. Parking is restricted to a small area located at the top of the hill.
Facilities
There is NO toilet or drinking water available at this site.
Lake Name: Lake Nineteen
Number of Sites: 1
Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8
Toilets: No
Boat Access: Back-In, Located on the West side of the lake by IronJaw Site
Lake Size (acres): 26
Natural Features
Like it's neighbor Ironjaw Lake to the west, Lake Nineteen is located in the heart of the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area, which is managed for both motorized and non-motorized uses. Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peacfeul recreation opportunities in a semi-primitive setting.
The Lake Nineteen campsite is located on the eastern shore of Lake Nineteen.
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.
Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice, MDNR, licenses, deli, and restaurants are available on Forest Highway 13, approximately six miles to the west and north.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: LAKE NINETEEN CAMPSITE
Site types
- 1 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Lake Nineteen Campsite
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LAKE NINETEEN CAMPSITE | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From the intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River): drive north 18.7 miles on Highway 13 to County Road 440.
- Turn right (east) on CR 440 and drive 4.6 miles to FR 2733.
- Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the parking area.
46.17167, -86.54417 · 46°10'18.0"N 86°32'39.0"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, 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 Lake Nineteen Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Lake Nineteen Campsite?
- Yes, Lake Nineteen Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lake Nineteen Campsite have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Lake Nineteen Campsite?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Nineteen Campsite.
- Are campfires allowed at Lake Nineteen Campsite?
- Campfires are allowed at Lake Nineteen Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Lake Nineteen Campsite
- Ironjaw Lake Campsite 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Swan Lake Campsites 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cookson Lake Campsites 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Triangle Lake Campsites 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tom's Lake Cabin 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mowe Lake Campsites 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Minerva Lake Campsite 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Nineteen Campsites 1.1 mi · Campground
- Ironjaw Lake Campsites 1.1 mi · Campground
- Swan Lake Campsites 2.1 mi · Campground
- Bass Lake Campsites 2.6 mi · Campground
- Corner Lake Campground 3.4 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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