Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273347
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Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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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.
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 Rapid River travel east approximately 14 miles to the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13. Turn left and travel north approximately 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to FR 442. Travel 11.4 miles to FH - 43(Thunder lake Rd). Turn left(North) for 1.3 miles. Turn left on FR 2217( West) and travel for 1.5 miles. Take a right(North) to stay on FR 2217 going over the small Carr Creek. Stay on FR 2217 for another 2.8 miles then turn right on FR 2715. To get to site #1: Stay on FR 2715 and keep right at intersection of FR 2841 and FR 2715 staying on FR 2715. Drive about 0.6 mile to campsite #1. To get to site #2: Keep left at the FR 2841 and FR 2715 intersection, moving onto FR 2841. Keep traveling north for 0.5 miles then take a right (East) on FR 2841A. The campsite is at the end of this road about 700ft.
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Disrict, Rapid River, MI 49878906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
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Roll CS-273347 · Jackpine Lake Campsites · Rapid River MI6 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Jackpine Lake Campsites?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. 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 does not currently hold availability data for Jackpine 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 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.
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.
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