Boat Launch located at Minerva Lake

Minerva Lake Campsite

Open

Open for the season from May 15 through Columbus Day. Closed December 1 to April 30. Reservations required via Recreation.gov; walk-ins not permitted. Maximum 14-day stay.

Hiawatha National Forest

FR 3303 (Dam Road) closure for bridge replacement on Brevoort River

The bridge on FR 3303 (Dam Road) on the Brevoort River is being replaced and the area will be closed Monday, June 22 through Monday, August 31. Closure area begins approximately 2.1 miles from Brevoort Lake Road. Visitors should expect to see heavy equipment and workers in the area, and find an…

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.Protection of objects and areas that are of significant…

Hiawatha National Forest

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. (4/2018),(4/2021).The…

About

Minerva Lake Campsite offers a truly remote camping experience in Michigan's Upper Peninsula within Hiawatha National Forest. This single primitive site sits on the shore of 45-acre Minerva Lake, long recognized for its excellent largemouth bass and perch fishing. The campsite occupies a semi-open area measuring approximately 40 by 30 feet, nestled among hardwood trees and hemlocks. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out site with no toilets, no drinking water, and no developed amenities. Campers must be self-sufficient. An improved day-use boat launch with gravel base is located adjacent to the campsite, suitable only for small boats and trailers due to limited parking and turn-around space. Swimming conditions at the lake are rated poor. The access road crosses a short, steep hill and is narrow but passable for moderate-sized vehicles. The site accommodates tents or small trailers/RVs up to 16 feet. Campfires are permitted using only dead and down wood from the forest; outside firewood is prohibited to prevent Emerald Ash Borer spread.

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 14.4 miles to FR 2767. Turn right (east) and drive 0.25 mile to the campsite. The access road crosses a short, steep hill and is narrow but capable of handling moderate-sized vehicles.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets No
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $8

Vehicle

Max RV Length 16ft
Max Trailer Length 16ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (906) 474-6442

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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 Boat Launch located at Minerva Lake
Campsite located at Minerva Lake
Minerva Site Entrance
 Campsite located at Minerva Lake

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