Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273355
When Leg Lake Campsites reopens
Leg Lake Campsites's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
18
Openings · last 90 days
24
Only 24 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 2 monitored sites
Of the 56 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 33 open for online reservation · 23 reserved.
Where the open windows are
41.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 33 of 56 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online41.1%
Open site-nights33 / 56
Reserved (of online inventory)23 / 56
Weekday openings24
Weekend openings9
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 24 fall on weekdays and 9 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 20 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 | 21 |
| 002 | 12 |
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 dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
33 open site-nights across 2 sites at Leg Lake Campsites, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 5 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.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 32 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 32 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 002 | 20 ft | None | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
About Leg 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.
Leg Lake has good fishing for northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappies and bluegills. Some yellow perch and bullheads may be caught. There is an unimproved boat access located adjacent to site 2. It is intended for day use only. Only small boats and trailers are recommended at this access.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available at these sites.
There is a primitive toilet located at site 1.
Lake Name: Leg Lake
Number of Sites: 2
Max Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (24), Site 2 (8)
Toilets: Yes at site 1
Boat Access: Back-In at site 2
Lake Size (acres) : 40
Natural Features
There are two campsites located on Leg Lake. These sites lie about 0.25 miles west of County Road 437 between Forest Roads 2697 and 2438. Each of these has specific features as detailed below:
Site 1 is located on the west side of the lake. It is a very large semi-open area that would be suitable for group camping or family gatherings with trailers. Site 2 is a small, wooded area located on the east side of the lake. This site is suitable for one family.
Nearby Attractions
There is 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 approximately two miles south on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area.
2 monitored sitesRVs up to 32 ftNo hookups2 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 24
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 13.3 miles to FR 2697. Turn left (west) and drive to site 2 or To get to site 1: turn left (west) off CR 437 at about 13.2 miles on FR 2438 and drive 0.7 mile to reach site 1.
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-273355 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-273355 · Leg Lake Campsites · Rapid River MI7 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Leg Lake Campsites?
Reservations for Leg Lake Campsites are made through Recreation.gov. 33 of 56 tracked site-nights are currently open (58.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 24 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 13:18 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 Leg Lake Campsites?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Leg Lake Campsites in the last 7 days, 18 over 30 days and 24 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Leg Lake Campsites?
5 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 Leg 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 32 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Leg Lake Campsites?
October 2026, with 20 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Leg Lake Campsites?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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