Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273350
When Camp Cook Campsite reopens
Camp Cook Campsite's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
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): 18 open for online reservation · 10 reserved.
Where the open windows are
35.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 18 of 28 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online35.7%
Open site-nights18 / 28
Reserved (of online inventory)10 / 28
Weekday openings11
Weekend openings7
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 11 fall on weekdays and 7 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 15 of 15 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 | 18 |
This site currently has 18 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 27
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 27; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
18 open site-nights across 1 site at Camp Cook Campsite, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 29 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 40 ft | None | 18 | 17 nights | Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +6 more |
About Camp Cook 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 berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.
This site is located adjacent to the Fishdam River, which provides a great fishing opportunity for brook trout.
This site does NOT offer swimming. However, there is an excellent beach area located at Camp 7 Lake Campground that is only two miles away.
Facilities
There is a toilet available.
Lake Name : None
Number of Sites : 1
Maximum Number of People Per Site : 24
Toilets : Yes
Boat Access : None
Lake Size (acres) : None
Natural Features
Once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Camp Cook offers a campsite that can be reserved singly or as a group. This site is situated on a large grassy opening, which makes it particulary well suited for large gatherings. It is close in proximity to the Fishdam River, which makes it popular among anglers.
Nearby Attractions
There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In a 15 mile area from this campsite, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals.
Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available nine miles Northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 24
Getting there
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River or 22 miles west of Manistique), drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. Turn right (east) and drive 5.8 miles to FR 2052B. Turn right (southeast) and follow it to the campsite.
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, Rapid River, MI 49878906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
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View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-273350 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-273350 · Camp Cook Campsite · Rapid River MI5 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Camp Cook Campsite?
Reservations for Camp Cook Campsite are made through Recreation.gov. 18 of 28 tracked site-nights are currently open (64.3%). 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 Camp Cook Campsite?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Camp Cook Campsite in the last 7 days, 6 over 30 days and 6 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Camp Cook Campsite?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 29 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Camp Cook Campsite fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Camp Cook Campsite?
October 2026, with 15 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 15.
When is the next open date at Camp Cook Campsite?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 27 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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