Cookson Lake Campsites
Cookson Lake Campsites is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.19560, -86.56151
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 906-387-2512
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Cookson Lake Campsites
Overview 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. Recreation Visitors enjoy swimming and fishing in the 35-acre adjacent lake. Largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and bullhead are among the typical catch. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Fish cribs were placed around the Island in 2023. A public boat ramp is located adjacent to site 2, which can be used to access Cookson Lake's fishery of largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and bullhead. Facilities The campground offers five primitive campsites for tent and RV camping. Each offers tables and campfire rings. A pit toilet is located near one of the sites, but toilet paper is not provided. Drinking water is NOT present at these sites. There is a primitive toilet present at these sites. Lake Name: Cookson Lake Number of Sites: 5 Maximum Number of People: Site 1 (8), Sites 2-5 (16) Toilets: 1 Boat Access: Back-In Lake Size (acres): 35 Natural Features Cookson Lake Campsite offers a primitive place to stay in the thick of Michigan's wilderness. Beautiful forests surround several lakes in the area, providing ample opportunity to enjoy nature in all its forms. These campsites is located in a large open fiel
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 720 designated routes (550 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookson Lake Camping Area | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Indian River V | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Indian River Deer Creek Camping Area | National forest camping area | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Indian River VI | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Blue Joe Lake Camping Area | National forest camping area | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Indian River Boulder Point | National forest camping area | 0.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.