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Minerva Lake Campsite

📍 Rapid River, MI

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About this campground

<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>The 45-acre Minerva Lake contains largemouth bass and perch. This lake has always enjoyed a good reputation for fishing. There is an improved, day use boat access located adjacent to the campsite. It has a gravel base and is recommended for small boats and trailers only. Parking is limited.</p> <p>Swimming conditions are poor.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>There is <strong>NO</strong> primitive toilet or drinking water available at this site.</p> <p><strong>Lake Name:</strong> Minerva Lake</p> <p><strong>Number of Sites: </strong>1</p> <p><strong>Maximum Number of People Per Site: </strong>8</p> <p><strong>Toilets: </strong>No</p> <p><strong>Boat Access: </strong>Back-In</p> <p><strong>Lake Size (acres): </strong>45</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>There is one primitive campsite located on Minerva Lake. It is located in a small, semi-open area bordered by hardwood trees and hemlocks. It is 40ft. x 30 ft. and suitable for one family and tents or small trailers due to limited turn-around space.</p> <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>Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available approximately three miles south on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area</p>

What's on site

Electric — no

Contact & location

Address
RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT, Rapid River, MI, US
Phone
906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512

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