Minerva Lake Campsite
Campground · Michigan · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 16 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 725 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.
The 45-acre Minerva Lake contains largemouth bass and perch. This lake has always enjoyed a good reputation for fishing. There is an improved, day use boat access located adjacent to the campsite. It has a gravel base and is recommended for small boats and trailers only. Parking is limited.
Swimming conditions are poor.
Facilities
There is NO primitive toilet or drinking water available at this site.
Lake Name: Minerva Lake
Number of Sites: 1
Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8
Toilets: No
Boat Access: Back-In
Lake Size (acres): 45
Natural Features
There is one primitive campsite located on Minerva Lake. It is located in a small, semi-open area bordered by hardwood trees and hemlocks. It is 40ft. x 30 ft. and suitable for one family and tents or small trailers 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.
Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available approximately three miles south on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area
The facts
- Season: May 15 – Columbus Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 16 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: MINERVA 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 Minerva Lake Campsite
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | MINERVA 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 14.4 miles to FR 2767.
- Turn right (east) and drive 0.25 mile to the campsite.
- The access road crosses a short, steep hill and is narrow, but still capable of handling moderate sized vehicles.
46.14472, -86.47944 · 46°8'41.0"N 86°28'46.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 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, 16.2 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 Minerva Lake Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Minerva Lake Campsite?
- Yes, Minerva Lake Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Minerva Lake Campsite have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Minerva Lake Campsite?
- 16 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Minerva Lake Campsite?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Minerva Lake Campsite.
- Are campfires allowed at Minerva Lake Campsite?
- Campfires are allowed at Minerva Lake Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Minerva Lake Campsite also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Minerva 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.
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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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