Steuben 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 24
- People per site
- 742 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.
There are good swimming areas at both campsites. However, there is a hill at Site 2 and makes the beach area difficult to see from the campsite.
Steuben Lake has been stocked with walleye and has supporting populations of northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and perch. There is good boat access located in the northwest corner of Steuben Lake, along Forest Road 2662. This access can accomodate most fishing boats and trailers.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available at this site.
There are primitive toilets located at both sites.
Lake Name: Steuben Lake
Number of Sites: 2
Maximum Number of Sites: Site 1 (24), Site 2 (16)
Toilets: Yes
Boat Access: Back-In Just before Site 2
Lake Size (acres): 151
Natural Features
There are two campsites located on the 151-acre Steuben Lake.
- Site 1 is a large wooded campsite, 75 ft x 75 ft, and suitable for three families and trailers. It is located on the west side of Steuben Lake and can be reached by Forest Road 2554.
- Site 2 is a large, open area, 70 ft x 50 ft, suitable for two families and trailers. It is located on the west side of the lake on the top of a small hill. A stairway has been constructued to provide access to the lake. This site can be reached from Forest Road 2662A
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, boat rentals, ice, and MDNR licenses are available at Steuben, approximately two miles west on County Road 437.
The facts
- Season: May 15 – Columbus Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 2 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 24 ft
- Up to 24 people per site
- Loops: STEUBEN 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 Steuben Lake Campsites
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | STEUBEN LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 24 ft | 24 | 🐾 |
| 002 | STEUBEN LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Moderate | Lakefront | 24 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Manistique, MI:
- To reach site 1: Drive north on M-94 27 miles to FR 2554. Turn right (east) on 2554 and drive to site #1.
- To reach site #2: Drive 27.5 miles to FR 2662. Turn right (east) on FR 2662 and follow it and FR 2662A to site #2.
46.20000, -86.42861 · 46°12'0.0"N 86°25'43.0"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, 16.6 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 Steuben Lake Campsites
- Can you reserve a site at Steuben Lake Campsites?
- Yes, Steuben Lake Campsites is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Steuben Lake Campsites have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Steuben 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 Steuben Lake Campsites?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Steuben Lake Campsites.
- Are campfires allowed at Steuben Lake Campsites?
- Campfires are allowed at Steuben Lake Campsites. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Steuben Lake Campsites also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Steuben 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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