Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273347
When Jackpine Lake Campsites reopens
Jackpine Lake Campsites's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening 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 2 monitored sites
Of the 56 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 26 open for online reservation · 30 reserved.
Where the open windows are
53.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 26 of 56 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online53.6%
Open site-nights26 / 56
Reserved (of online inventory)30 / 56
Weekday openings20
Weekend openings6
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 20 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 18 of 30 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 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 | 17 |
| 002 | 9 |
The 2 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
26 open site-nights across 2 sites at Jackpine Lake Campsites, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 4 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site 001.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 24 ft | None | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +5 more |
| 002 | 16 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 15 |
About Jackpine 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 campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.
Jackpine Lake is a great fishery for smallmouth bass and bluegills. There are some large yellow perch and bullheads present as well. There is an unimproved boat access located on the south side of the lake near site 1. This access is suitable for small, lightweight craft only. The access road leading to this boat access is firm sand with some gravel. This boat access is intended for day - use only. Parking space is limited.
Swimming conditions are decent at both sites. Sandy and Shallow.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available at these campsites.
There are primitive toilets located at sites 1 and 2.
Lake Name: Jackpine Lake
Number of Sites: 2
Maximum Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (16), Site 2 (8)
Toilets: Yes
Boat Access: Back - in, On the way to site 1
Lake Size (acres): 63
Natural Features
There are two campsites located on the 63-acre Jackpine Lake.
Site 1 is located in an open area on top of a small hill overlooking the south side of Jackpine Lake. This site is 45ft. x 40ft. and there is a short, but steep, road that must be driven in order to reach the campsite. This site is suitable for two families with trailers. Site 2 is small, wooded and located on the west side of Jackpine Lake. It is 30 ft. x 20 ft. and is suitable for one family. Trailers are NOT recommended because of the limited due to limited turn-around 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.
Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available in the Thunder Lake area on CR 437, approximately seven miles to the southeast.
2 monitored sitesRVs up to 24 ftNo hookups2 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2): drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437. Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 8.7 miles to FR 2217. Turn left (northwest) on FR 2217 and drive 4.3 miles to FR 2715. To get to site #1: Turn right (east) on to FR 2715 and drive about 0.6 mile to campsite #1. To get to site #2: Continue north on FR 2217 an additional 0.5 mile to FR 8137. Turn right (north) and drive about 1 mile to campsite #2.
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Disrict, Rapid River, MI 49878906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
BoatingCampingFishingSwimming
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Jackpine Lake Campsites?
Reservations for Jackpine Lake Campsites are made through Recreation.gov. 26 of 56 tracked site-nights are currently open (46.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening 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 Jackpine Lake Campsites?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening 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 Jackpine Lake Campsites?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 27 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Jackpine 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 Jackpine Lake Campsites?
October 2026, with 18 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Jackpine 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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