Swan Lake Campsites
Campground · Michigan · 4 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 4
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 788 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.
All campsites on Swan Lake have excellent swimming areas.
Swan Lake offers a good fishery for large and smallmouth bass, bluegills and pumpkinseeds. There is a public boat launch to Steuben Lake located near Site 1.
Facilities
There are three primitive toilets available, but NO drinking water.
- Primitive toilets are located at sites 1, 2 and between 3 and 4.
- If you have site 3 Reserved do not block access road to site 2. Please and thank you.
Lake Name: Swan Lake
Number of Sites: 4
Max Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (8), Site 2-4 (16)
Toilets: Yes
Boat Access: Back-In At site 1
Lake Size (acres): 169
Number of Horses Allowed: Site 1 (2), Site 2 (2), Site 3 (4), Site 4 (6)
Natural Features
Swan Lake is the most popular lake in the designated campsite program, so getting a permit to camp here can be quite competitive. All four campsites are located on the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail and horse camping is allowed.
- Site 1 is located on a small hill overlooking the west shore of the lake and is isolated from the other three campsites on the lake. This site is 60 ft x 30 ft, and is suitable for one family. Trailers are NOT recommended unless they are set up in the parking area at the base of the knoll. The public boat launch to the lake is located near this site, so campers may have boaters accessing the lake.
- Site 2 is on the southwest side of the lake and is 65 ft x 50 ft. This site is level and suitable for two families and small trailers. Turn-around space is very limited.
- Site 3 is a nice level area, 65 ft x 35 ft, that can accomodate two families and trailers.
- Site 4 is 80 ft x 70 ft and suitable for two families.
Sites 3 and 4 are adjacent to one another and can be reserved together to accomodate larger groups.
Nearby Attractions
All sites on Swan Lake have access to the Pine Marten Run trail system.
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.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.The facts
- 4 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE
Site types
- 4 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
4 campsites at Swan Lake Campsites
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Lakefront | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Lakefront | 24 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 003 | SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Lakefront | 32 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 004 | SWAN LAKE CAMPSITE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Lakefront | 40 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River): drive north 19 miles on Highway 13 to CR 440.
- Turn right (east) and drive 2.7 miles to FR 2258.
- Turn left (north) on 2258 and drive 0.25 mile to FR 2725.
- To reach sites 2-4: Turn left (east) onto FR 2725. Drive about 0.75 mile on FR 2725 to reach the sites.
- To reach site 1: Drive about 1.3 miles north on FR 2258 to FR 2013. Turn right (east) on FR 2013 and drive about 0.7 mile to the site.
46.16250, -86.57278 · 46°9'45.0"N 86°34'22.0"W
Typical weather
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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, 11.9 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 Swan Lake Campsites
- Can you reserve a site at Swan Lake Campsites?
- Yes, Swan Lake Campsites is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Swan Lake Campsites have?
- 4 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Swan Lake Campsites?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Swan Lake Campsites?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Swan Lake Campsites.
- Are campfires allowed at Swan Lake Campsites?
- Campfires are allowed at Swan Lake Campsites. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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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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