Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273333
When Gooseneck Lake Campsites reopens
Gooseneck Lake Campsites's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 84 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 60 open for online reservation · 24 reserved.
Where the open windows are
28.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 60 of 84 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online28.6%
Open site-nights60 / 84
Reserved (of online inventory)24 / 84
Weekday openings42
Weekend openings18
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 42 fall on weekdays and 18 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 41 of 45 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 22 |
| 004 | 21 |
| 003 | 17 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
60 open site-nights across 3 sites at Gooseneck Lake Campsites, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 6 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 001.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 12 ft | None | 22 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 004 | 16 ft | None | 21 | 19 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 003 | 24 ft | None | 17 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +5 more |
About Gooseneck 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 will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.
The best swimming opportunities are located at site 3 and site 4.
Site 1 does NOT have good swimming conditions. Site 3 has good swimming conditions, however there are high banks at this site that block the view of the shoreline from the site. Site 4 has a very shallow beach area
An improved public boat access is located near site 1. A toilet is nearby, which is shared with site 1. The lake offers a good fishery of walleye, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish and northern pike.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available at these sites.
Primitive toilets are available at the campsites:
Site 1 has a primitive toilet, which is located and shared with the public using the boat launch Site 3 has a primtive toilet.
Lake Name: Gooseneck Lake
Number of Sites: 3
Maximum Number of People Per Site : Site 1 and 4 (8), Site 3 (16)
Toilets : Yes at sites 1 and 3
Boat Access: Back-In near Site 1
Lake Size (acres): 123
Natural Features
Gooseneck Lake is an extremely busy lake with private land and cottages surrounding most of its shores. As a result, pontoon boats, jet skis and water skiers and even occasional fishing boats can be seen and heard on the lake.
There are three campsites on Gooseneck Lake:
Site 1 is set back in a wooded area. Although its small, it is very nice. It is 40 ft. x 30 ft. with rough road access. It is suitable for a single family, but trailers are not recommended. Site 3 is an excellent camping area at the top of a small sandy bank. It is an open area, 100 ft x 70 ft in size. Access is good and this site is suitable for two families and trailers. Site 4 is located on the south side of the lake. The site is 70 ft. x 45 ft. and can accomodate one family. The access road is firm, but very narrow with sharp turns and washboard roots. Trailers are not recommended due to the very limited turning space.
Nearby Attractions
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.
3 monitored sitesRVs up to 24 ftNo hookups3 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River); drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. Turn right (east) and drive 8 miles to FR 2218. Turn left (north) and drive 1.6 miles to FR 2218EA or 0.8 mile to FR 2218G.
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, Rapid River, MI 49878906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
BoatingCampingFishingSwimming
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-273333 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-273333 · Gooseneck Lake Campsites · Rapid River MI8 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Gooseneck Lake Campsites?
Reservations for Gooseneck Lake Campsites are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 60 of 84 tracked site-nights are open (71.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 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?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Gooseneck Lake Campsites?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Gooseneck Lake Campsites?
6 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Gooseneck Lake Campsites fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 24 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Gooseneck Lake Campsites?
October 2026, with 41 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 45.
When is the next open date at Gooseneck Lake Campsites?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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