Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233211
When Cookson Lake Campsites reopens
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Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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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 field on the shores of Cookson Lake. All of the campsites are surrounded by a mixed stand of aspens and northern hardwoods on the south shore of the lake. This 35 - acre lake boasts two small islands, and a variety of wildflowers abound in the area during warmer months.
Nearby Attractions
Cookson Lake is near the Indian Wild and Scenic River and the Big Island Lake Wilderness Area.
Groceries, ice, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available 5 miles east on County Road 437 in the Steuben Area.
5 monitored sitesNo hookupsWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From Munising, Michigan : Drive east on M-28 towards Wetmore. Turn right (south) on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and drive 11.9 miles to FR 2258. Turn left (southeast) and drive about 2.5 miles to FR 2257 (just before the bridge over the Indian River). Turn left (northeast) on FR 2257 and drive 1.8 miles across the access road.
Munising Ranger District, Munising, MI 49862906-387-2512
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-233211 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-233211 · Cookson Lake Campsites · Munising MI10 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cookson Lake Campsites?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
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How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Cookson Lake Campsites, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Cookson Lake Campsites?
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