Jackpine 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 campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.</p> <p>Jackpine Lake is a great fishery for smallmouth bass and bluegills. There are some large yellow perch and bullheads present as well. There is an unimproved boat access located on the south side of the lake near site 1. This access is suitable for small, lightweight craft only. The access road leading to this boat access is firm sand with some gravel. This boat access is intended for day - use only. Parking space is limited. </p> <p>Swimming conditions are decent at both sites. Sandy and Shallow.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>There is <strong>NO</strong> drinking water available at these campsites.</p> <p>There are primitive toilets located at sites 1 and 2.</p> <p><strong>Lake Name:</strong> Jackpine Lake</p> <p><strong>Number of Sites: </strong>2</p> <p><strong>Maximum Number of People Per Site: </strong>Site 1 (16), Site 2 (8)</p> <p><strong>Toilets: </strong>Yes</p> <p><strong>Boat Access: </strong>Back - in, On the way to site 1</p> <p><strong>Lake Size (acres): </strong>63</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>There are two campsites located on the 63-acre Jackpine Lake.</p> <ul> <li>Site 1 is located in an open area on top of a small hill overlooking the south side of Jackpine Lake. This site is 45ft. x 40ft. and there is a short, but steep, road that must be driven in order to reach the campsite. This site is suitable for two families with trailers. </li> <li>Site 2 is small, wooded and located on the west side of Jackpine Lake. It is 30 ft. x 20 ft. and is suitable for one family. Trailers are <strong>NOT</strong> recommended because of the limited due to limited turn-around 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> <p>Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available in the Thunder Lake area on CR 437, approximately seven miles to the southeast.</p>

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