East Lake Campsites

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<h2>Overview</h2> <p>The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.</p><h2>Recreation</h2> <p>Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. </p> <p>East Lake has fishing for largemouth bass, perch, bluegill and bullheads. Boat access is located just past site 1. It is unimproved, shallow and sandy. Carry-in access is recommended.</p> <p>Swimming at Site 3 is excellent, but is not recommended at sites 1 and 2.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>There is <strong>NO</strong> drinking water at this location. There are primitive toilets located at sites 1 and 2.</p> <p><strong>Lake Name:</strong> East Lake</p> <p><strong>Number of Sites</strong>: 3</p> <p><strong>Max Number of People per site:</strong> Site 1 (24), Site 2 and 3 (8)</p> <p><strong>Toilets:</strong> Sites 1 and 2</p> <p><strong>Boat Access:</strong> Back-In launch just past site 1 down FR2650</p> <p><strong>Lake Size (acres):</strong> 53</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>There are 3 campsites located on different shores of the 53-acre East Lake:</p> <ul> <li>Site 1 is located in a wooded area, on a hill, overlooking East Lake. It is located on the western shore of the lake. The site is 100 ft. x 75 ft. and is suitable for up to three families. </li> <li>Site 2 is located on wooded site on the northeast side of the lake. It is 45 ft. x 35 ft. and would be suitable for one family. The access road to this site is narrow and winding, but can be traversed by small trailers.</li> <li>Site 3 is located at an open area the extends into East Lake. It is 55 ft. x 50 ft. and is suitable for one family. Trailers are <strong>NOT</strong> recommended due to the very narrow and winding access road.</li> </ul> <h2>Contact Info</h2> For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p>There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals.</p> <p>Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice and MDNR licenses are availalbe at Steuben, approximately two miles northwest, on County Road 437.</p>

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