Campground · Michigan · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access

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.
Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.
Little Bass Lake is 84 acres in size and features a carry-in launch site. This lake has a diverse fishery of largemouth bass, bluegills, northern pike, black crappies and perch.
There is NO drinking water at this site.
There is a primitive toilet located at this site.
Lake Name: Little Bass Lake
Number of Sites: 5
Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8 (all sites)
Toilets: Yes
Boat Access: Carry - In
Lake Size (acres): 84
Little Bass Lake is perfect for those that are looking for an uncrowded, quiet camping experience with few amenities and even fewer neighbors! The lake is 84 acres in size and supports a diverse fishery.
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 five miles northeast on County Road 437.
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LITTLE BASS LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | LITTLE BASS LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | LITTLE BASS LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | LITTLE BASS LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | LITTLE BASS LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
From Manistique, MI: drive north 22 miles on M-94 to County Road 437.
46.16194, -86.44944 · 46°9'43.0"N 86°26'58.0"W
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| 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, 16.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.


Little Bass Lake Campsites also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Little Bass Lake Campsites's operator.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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