Lyman Lake Campsites

About

Lyman Lake Campsites is a primitive dispersed camping area in the Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District of Hiawatha National Forest, featuring 10 individual campsites spread along the shoreline of a 67-acre inland lake. This rustic camping destination offers a wonderfully serene forest environment nestled in hardwood trees and pines, though it can be quite busy when all sites are occupied. The lake provides excellent fishing opportunities for bluegills, pumpkinseeds, rock bass, largemouth bass, and northern pike. A back-in boat access with parking is conveniently located between sites 6 and 7. Swimming conditions vary significantly by site location: sites 3 and 5 offer good swimming areas, sites 4 and 6 have fair swimming conditions, while sites 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, and 10 have poor swimming access. Several sites (2, 3, 5, 8, and 9) have been improved with rock work and split rail to restore site edges. The campsites vary in size and suitability for trailers. Larger sites like 3, 5, and 9 can accommodate multiple families with trailers, while others like sites 7 and 10 are better suited for single families or tent camping. Sites 8, 9, and 10 are positioned on hills overlooking the lake. No drinking water is available on-site, and primitive toilets are provided at several campsites. Each site includes a fire pit and picnic table. Access is primarily via Forest Roads 2218 and 2436, with secondary roads leading to individual sites.

Directions

Primary access is off Forest Roads 2218 and 2436. 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 and drive 8 miles to FR 2218. Turn left and drive 1.5 miles to access site 1. For sites 2-10, drive 1.4 miles from CR 442 and FR 2218 intersection to FR 2880, then turn right to campsites.