Bass Lake Campsite
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 16 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | 16 | Partial | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | 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 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 16 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
There are NO toilets available. There is NO drinking water available. Lake Name: Bass Lake Number of Sites: 1 Max Number of People Per Site: 8 Toilets: No Boat Access: Carry in access for site user only. Public back in launch located on east side of lake off FR2633. Lake Size (acres): 290
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Manistique, MI: drive north on M-94 23 miles to CR 437 heading west. Pass through Steuben then keep left on CR 437 headed south. Drive 4. 6 miles to Forest Road 2792. Turn east on FR 2792 and drive about 0. 75 mile to the campsite.
| Nearest town | Rapid River, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.1692° N, 86.4464° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Hilltop RV Superstore ↗ | 40.6 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 2.6 miBil - Haywire Byer Portage2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.7 miMurphy Creek Trail ↗16.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.5 miBil - Twilight-Byers Hike0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.6 miBil - Twilight-Byers Portage0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.8 miColwell Lake Trail ↗2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.8 miBil - Twilight0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
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
- 2.9 miBig Island Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,268 acres
- 10.7 miSeney Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Fish and Wildlife Service · 25,150 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 Bass Lake campsite is located on the western shore of the enormous 290-acre Bass Lake. This site is nestled among hardwoods and is approximately 35 ft x 50 ft in size. It is suitable for only one small family trailer.
Recreation
Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Swimming is considered poor at the Bass Lake campsite. However, Bass Lake hosts a great fishery of northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass and bluegills. There is a developed boat launch located on the eastern shore of Bass Lake, approximately four miles away from the campsite. There is no back-in boat access at the campsite.
Nearby
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. Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice and MDNR licenses are available at Steuben, approximately three miles to the Northeast on County Road 437 (CR-437)
Guidebooks for Hiawatha National Forest and Michigan
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- Field Guide Hiawatha National Forest Ecological Classification SystemGreg Kudray, 2019Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bass Lake Campsite?
Sites at Bass Lake Campsite are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bass Lake Campsite?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Bass Lake Campsite have?
1 site, including 1 standard site without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bass Lake Campsite?
The longest site here provides 16 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
Are pets allowed at Bass Lake Campsite?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bass Lake Campsite. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bass Lake Campsite?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Bass Lake Campsite?
Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these dispersed campsites. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bass Lake Campsite?
Rapid River, Michigan. There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites.
Source: Getting there
What if Bass Lake Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Little Bass Lake Campsites (0.5 mi), East Lake Campsites (1.7 mi), and Steuben Lake Campsites (2.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby