Minerva Lake Campsite
Minerva Lake Campsite is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.14472, -86.47944
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Minerva Lake Campsite
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 will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. 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. Swimming conditions are poor. Facilities There is NO primitive toilet or drinking water available at this site. Lake Name: Minerva Lake Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8 Toilets: No Boat Access: Back-In Lake Size (acres): 45 Natural Features 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. Contact Info For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information. Nearby Attractions There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
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
- 681 designated routes (498 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Lake Camping Area | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Leg Lake Campsites | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Leg Lake Camping Area | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Bass Lake Campsite | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Triangle Lake Campsites | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Triangle Lake Camping Area | National forest campground | 1.7 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.