Camp Seven Lake Recreation Area
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from late spring through early fall.
Temporary Area Closure for Big Pines Picnic Area
The Big Pines Picnic Area will be temporarily closed due to timber harvest. Activities in the area may include logging trucks and other equipment. For your safety, please stay alert while in the vicinity and choose another location for recreation.
Hiawatha National Forest Seeks Public input on Grand Island Visitor Use Management Project
The Hiawatha National Forest is seeking input on the development of a management plan for the Grand Island National Recreation Area.
Forest Supervisor's Orders
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line below or at any office of the Hiawatha National Forest.
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.
Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed
The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge is closed until it can be repaired or replaced. -- Located on the hiking loop near Haymeadow Creek Dispersed Campsites, the bridge failed an inspection due to significant rot. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented.
About
Camp Seven Lake Recreation Area sits on a scenic 60-acre lake in the lower third of Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The campground offers 41 single-family campsites set among large shade trees, with many sites providing lakefront access and privacy. Eleven sites feature electric hookups, and seven sites are specifically designated for accessibility. The campground provides a mix of reservable and first-come, first-served sites. The lake is a major draw for visitors, offering excellent opportunities for swimming from a sandy beach with a paved walking trail, boating, and fishing for smallmouth bass, bluegills, and perch. Anglers will find the lake well-suited for both shore and boat fishing. The 2-mile Van Winkle Lake loop trail begins near the campground and leads hikers through a spectacular paper birch stand overlooking quiet Van Winkle Lake, where waterfowl and wetland wildlife are commonly observed. Facilities include accessible vault toilets distributed throughout the campground, drinking water available from hand pumps, and a group picnic area that accommodates up to 25 people with tables, a campfire circle, and grill. Most campsites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. The location offers a perfect base for exploring the surrounding mixed hardwood forests and numerous lakes of the Hiawatha National Forest.
Directions
From Rapid River, travel east approximately 14 miles on US-2 to the intersection with Forest Highway 13. Turn left and travel north approximately 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to County Road 442. Turn right and drive east 7.8 miles to the campground road on the left.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 - $72 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 379-5791 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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