Gooseneck 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>The best swimming opportunities are located at site 3 and site 4. </p> <ul> <li>Site 1 does <strong>NOT</strong> have good swimming conditions. </li> <li>Site 3 has good swimming conditions, however there are high banks at this site that block the view of the shoreline from the site.</li> <li>Site 4 has a very shallow beach area</li> </ul> <p>An improved public boat access is located near site 1. A toilet is nearby, which is shared with site 1. The lake offers a good fishery of walleye, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish and northern pike.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>There is <strong>NO</strong> drinking water available at these sites.</p> <p>Primitive toilets are available at the campsites:</p> <ul> <li>Site 1 has a primitive toilet, which is located and shared with the public using the boat launch</li> <li>Site 3 has a primtive toilet.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Lake Name:</strong> Gooseneck Lake</p> <p><strong>Number of Sites:</strong> 3</p> <p><strong>Maximum Number of People Per Site</strong>: Site 1 and 4 (8), Site 3 (16)</p> <p><strong>Toilets</strong>: Yes at sites 1 and 3</p> <p><strong>Boat Access:</strong> Back-In near Site 1</p> <p><strong>Lake Size (acres):</strong> 123</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>Gooseneck Lake is an extremely busy lake with private land and cottages surrounding most of its shores. As a result, pontoon boats, jet skis and water skiers and even occasional fishing boats can be seen and heard on the lake. </p> <p>There are three campsites on Gooseneck Lake:</p> <ul> <li>Site 1 is set back in a wooded area. Although its small, it is very nice. It is 40 ft. x 30 ft. with rough road access. It is suitable for a single family, but trailers are not recommended. </li> <li>Site 3 is an excellent camping area at the top of a small sandy bank. It is an open area, 100 ft x 70 ft in size. Access is good and this site is suitable for two families and trailers.</li> <li>Site 4 is located on the south side of the lake. The site is 70 ft. x 45 ft. and can accomodate one family. The access road is firm, but very narrow with sharp turns and washboard roots. Trailers are not recommended due to the very limited turning space.</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>

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