Leg Lake Campsites
Campground · Michigan · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 32 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 24
- People per site
- 708 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.
Leg Lake has good fishing for northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappies and bluegills. Some yellow perch and bullheads may be caught. There is an unimproved boat access located adjacent to site 2. It is intended for day use only. Only small boats and trailers are recommended at this access.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available at these sites.
There is a primitive toilet located at site 1.
Lake Name: Leg Lake
Number of Sites: 2
Max Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (24), Site 2 (8)
Toilets: Yes at site 1
Boat Access: Back-In at site 2
Lake Size (acres): 40
Natural Features
There are two campsites located on Leg Lake. These sites lie about 0.25 miles west of County Road 437 between Forest Roads 2697 and 2438. Each of these has specific features as detailed below:
- Site 1 is located on the west side of the lake. It is a very large semi-open area that would be suitable for group camping or family gatherings with trailers.
- Site 2 is a small, wooded area located on the east side of the lake. This site is suitable for one family.
Nearby Attractions
There is 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 approximately two miles south on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.The facts
- Season: May 15 – Columbus Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 2 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 32 ft
- Up to 24 people per site
- Loops: LEG LAKE CAMPSITE, LEG LAKECAMPSITE
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 Leg Lake Campsites
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | LEG LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Lakefront | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 001 | LEG LAKECAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Lakefront | 32 ft | 24 | 🐾 |
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 13.3 miles to FR 2697.
- Turn left (west) and drive to site 2 or
- To get to site 1: turn left (west) off CR 437 at about 13.2 miles on FR 2438 and drive 0.7 mile to reach site 1.
46.12889, -86.48250 · 46°7'44.0"N 86°28'57.0"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, 16.2 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 Leg Lake Campsites
- Can you reserve a site at Leg Lake Campsites?
- Yes, Leg Lake Campsites is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Leg Lake Campsites have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Leg Lake Campsites?
- 32 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Leg Lake Campsites?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Leg Lake Campsites.
- Are campfires allowed at Leg Lake Campsites?
- Campfires are allowed at Leg Lake Campsites. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Leg Lake Campsites also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Leg Lake Campsites'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.
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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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