Camp Cook 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 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 24 / 6 | Yes | Standard |
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 | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
There is a toilet available. Lake Name: None Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People Per Site: 24 Toilets: Yes Boat Access: None Lake Size (acres): None
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May 15 to Columbus Day |
| Forest | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Fees | Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted. |
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Getting there
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River or 22 miles west of Manistique), drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. Turn right (east) and drive 5.8 miles to FR 2052B. Turn right (southeast) and follow it to the campsite.
| Nearest town | Rapid River, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.0392° N, 86.5814° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Hilltop RV Superstore ↗ | 29.9 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.8 miVan Winkle Trail2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.4 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
- 11.3 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
Once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Camp Cook offers a campsite that can be reserved singly or as a group. This site is situated on a large grassy opening, which makes it particulary well suited for large gatherings. It is close in proximity to the Fishdam River, which makes it popular among anglers.
Recreation
Visitors will be able to enjoy berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. This site is located adjacent to the Fishdam River, which provides a great fishing opportunity for brook trout. This site does NOT offer swimming. However, there is an excellent beach area located at Camp 7 Lake Campground that is only two miles away.
Nearby
There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In a 15 mile area from this campsite, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals. Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available nine miles Northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area.
Guidebooks for Hiawatha National Forest and Michigan
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- Field Guide Hiawatha National Forest Ecological Classification SystemGreg Kudray, 2019Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Cook Campsite?
Sites at Camp Cook Campsite are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Camp Cook Campsite?
Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Camp Cook Campsite?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Camp Cook Campsite open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 15 to Columbus Day.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Camp Cook Campsite have?
1 site, including 1 standard site without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Camp Cook Campsite?
The longest site here provides 40 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 Camp Cook Campsite?
Yes, pets are allowed at Camp Cook Campsite. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Camp Cook Campsite?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Camp Cook Campsite?
Visitors will be able to enjoy 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 Camp Cook 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 Camp Cook Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Chicago Lake Campsites (0.8 mi), Camp Seven Lake Campground (2 mi, partly first-come), and Gooseneck Lake Campsites (2.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby