Crooked Lake Campsite
Closed — Closed for the season. Open May 15 through Columbus Day by reservation only. No walk-ins permitted. After Columbus Day through May 15, no services, reservations, or fees.
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
Crooked Lake Campsite offers a single primitive camping spot on a 21-acre lake in the Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District of Hiawatha National Forest. The site is small and level, measuring approximately 35 feet by 35 feet, suitable for one family and a trailer. Nestled among hardwood trees, paper birch, aspen, and oak on a hill overlooking the lake, the site provides a rustic forest setting. The lake offers good fishing opportunities for bluegill, crappie, and northern pike, with occasional smallmouth bass catches. Boat access is by carry-in only from the campsite. Anglers and other members of the public may pass through the campsite to access the shared boat launch. Although there is only one campsite on Crooked Lake, the lake has a private resort and many private homes and cabins along its shoreline, so solitude is limited compared to other remote sites in the forest. This is a true primitive site with no amenities. There are no toilets or potable water available, so campers must bring their own water and practice Leave No Trace principles. Swimming is considered poor. The site is reservation-only during the operating season and accessible via a hard-pack sandy road. Gasoline, groceries, fishing supplies, and other services are available in Steuben, approximately four miles southwest.
Directions
From Manistique, drive north 25 miles on M-94 to FR 2246 (Clear Lake Road). Turn right and drive 0.15 mile to FR 2661. Turn right and drive 0.25 mile south on the hard-pack sandy road to the campsite.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 474-6442 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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