Leg Lake Campsites
Closed — Closed for the season. Open with reservations required May 15 through Columbus Day at $8 per night. No services, no reservations, and no fees after Columbus Day through May 15.
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
Leg Lake Campsites features two primitive camping sites nestled along a 40-acre inland lake in the Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District of Hiawatha National Forest. Located about 0.25 miles west of County Road 437, these rustic sites offer a peaceful forest setting among hardwoods, pines, paper birch, and oak. Site 1 is positioned on the west side of the lake and features a very large, semi-open area ideal for group camping or family gatherings with trailers. Site 2 is a smaller, wooded site on the east side suitable for one family, with an unimproved boat access adjacent to it intended for day use only. The boat launch accommodates only small boats and trailers. Leg Lake provides excellent fishing opportunities for northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappies, and bluegills, with occasional catches of yellow perch and bullheads. The rustic environment offers swimming, berry picking, and a wonderfully serene camping experience. No drinking water or restrooms are available on site. Gasoline, groceries, and camping supplies can be found approximately two miles south on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area.
Directions
From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2) drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437. Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 13.3 miles to FR 2697. Turn left (west) and drive to site 2, or turn left (west) off CR 437 at about 13.2 miles on FR 2438 and drive 0.7 mile to reach site 1.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 474-6442 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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