Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273340
When Bass Lake Campsite reopens
Bass Lake Campsite's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 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 1 monitored site
Of the 28 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 17 open for online reservation · 11 reserved.
Where the open windows are
39.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 17 of 28 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online39.3%
Open site-nights17 / 28
Reserved (of online inventory)11 / 28
Weekday openings13
Weekend openings4
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 13 fall on weekdays and 4 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 9 of 13 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| 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.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 17 |
This site currently has 17 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
17 open site-nights across 1 site at Bass Lake Campsite, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 16 ft | None | 17 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 8 +5 more |
About Bass Lake Campsite
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.
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.
Facilities
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
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.
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.
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)
1 monitored siteRVs up to 16 ftNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Manistique drive north on M-94 for 22 miles to County Road 437. Turn left (west) on CR 437 and drive 4.6 miles to Forest Road 2792. Turn left (east) on FR 2792 and drive about 0.75 mile to the campsite.
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, Rapid River, MI 49878906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
BoatingCampingFishing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-273340 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-273340 · Bass Lake Campsite · Rapid River MI5 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bass Lake Campsite?
Reservations for Bass Lake Campsite are made through Recreation.gov. 17 of 28 tracked site-nights are currently open (60.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 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 Bass Lake Campsite?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 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 Bass Lake Campsite?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Bass Lake Campsite fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 16 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Bass Lake Campsite?
September 2026, with 9 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.
When is the next open date at Bass Lake Campsite?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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