Camp Seven Lake Campground
Camp Seven Lake Campground neighbors the 60-acre Camp Seven Lake, which offers visitors a place to swim, boat and fish. The excellent location, beautiful setting and many available activities make the campground a perfect place to spend a day, the weekend or longer vacation.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 27 |
| Standard with electric | 11 |
| group standard electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
39 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Preferred | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Preferred | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Preferred |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Day Use - per vehicle, per day, up to 5 persons $5 Single Family Campsite $22 Double Family, 2 camp units per night $44 Single campsite with electricity $26 Double Campsite with electricity $52 Campsite 16D Double Pull-Through $48 Group Campsite #32, up to 24 persons $72 Federal Recreation Passes… |
| Accessibility | Sites 003, 006 are listed accessible |
The campground offers multiple accessible single-family campsites, available for tent and RV camping. For the most part, each site is shaded and private and some are right on the lake. A few sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings; only a few have grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A group picnic area can accommodate up to 25 people and offers tables, a campfire circle and a grill.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 9 to October 8 |
| Forest | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Booking | Some of the sites at Camp Seven are reservable. |
| Fees | Day Use - per vehicle, per day, up to 5 persons $5 Single Family Campsite $22 Double Family, 2 camp units per night $44 Single campsite with electricity $26 Double Campsite with electricity $52 Campsite 16D Double Pull-Through $48 Group Campsite #32, up to 24 persons $72 Federal Recreation Passes… |
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Getting there
The campground is 8 miles east of Forest Highway 13 and County Road 442. Forest Highway 13 runs between Highway 2 and State Route 28.
| Nearest town | Munising, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.0578° N, 86.5497° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Hilltop RV Superstore ↗ | 31.9 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.2 miVan Winkle Trail2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miMurphy Creek Trail ↗16.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Hiawatha National Forest.
- inHiawatha National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,300,321 acres
- 9.7 miBig Island Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,268 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The campground is adjacent to Camp Seven Lake, which is situated in the lower third of the Hiawatha National Forest, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The area is home to many bodies of water and plentiful mixed hardwood forests.
Recreation
Boating is popular among visitors to the Camp Seven Lake area, and anglers looking to find that perfect spot on the lake. Smallmouth bass, bluegills and perch make up the most popular catches. The 2-mile Van Winkle Lake loop trail leads hikers to a spectacular paper birch stand overlooking quiet Van Winkle Lake. A variety of waterfowl and wetland wildlife can be spotted along the trail. For a more relaxing stroll, the beach at Camp Seven Lake boasts a paved walking trail.
Nearby
The town of Garden Corners is about 20 miles from the campground, on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Guidebooks for Hiawatha National Forest and Michigan
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Seven Lake Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Camp Seven Lake Campground?
Day Use - per vehicle, per day, up to 5 persons $5 Single Family Campsite $22 Double Family, 2 camp units per night $44 Single campsite with electricity $26 Double Campsite with electricity $52 Campsite 16D Double Pull-Through $48 Group Campsite #32, up to 24 persons $72 Federal Recreation Passes…
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Camp Seven Lake Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Camp Seven Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 9 to October 8.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Camp Seven Lake Campground have?
39 sites, including 27 standard sites without power, 11 standard sites with power, and 1 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Camp Seven Lake Campground?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Camp Seven Lake Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Camp Seven Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Camp Seven Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Camp Seven Lake Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Camp Seven Lake Campground?
Sites 003 and 006 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Camp Seven Lake Campground?
Boating is popular among visitors to the Camp Seven Lake area, and anglers looking to find that perfect spot on the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Camp Seven Lake Campground?
Munising, Michigan. The town of Garden Corners is about 20 miles from the campground, on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Source: Getting there