Gooseneck Lake Campsites

About

Gooseneck Lake Campsites consist of three dispersed camping areas on a popular 123-acre lake in the Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District of Hiawatha National Forest. While the lake itself is surrounded mostly by private cottages and sees regular motorboat and jet ski traffic, the Forest Service sites provide rustic camping with direct lake access. Site 1 is a small wooded area near the boat launch with a shared vault toilet, Site 3 is the largest at 100x70 feet with the best swimming access, and Site 4 offers a shallow beach but has very narrow access roads. These are primitive sites with no drinking water, so campers must pack in their own supply. Firewood collection is limited to dead and down wood. The lake offers year-round fishing opportunities for walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish, and northern pike. Berry picking is available seasonally. Reservations are required; walk-in camping is not permitted. The maximum stay is 14 days, and sites must be occupied the first night and cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.

Directions

From the intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River), drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. Turn right (east) and drive 8 miles to FR 2218. Turn left (north) and drive 1.6 miles to FR 2218EA for Site 1 or 0.8 mile to FR 2218G for Sites 3 and 4.