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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273357
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Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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About Steuben 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.
There are good swimming areas at both campsites. However, there is a hill at Site 2 and makes the beach area difficult to see from the campsite.
Steuben Lake has been stocked with walleye and has supporting populations of northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and perch. There is good boat access located in the northwest corner of Steuben Lake, along Forest Road 2662. This access can accomodate most fishing boats and trailers.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available at this site.
There are primitive toilets located at both sites.
Lake Name: Steuben Lake
Number of Sites: 2
Maximum Number of Sites: Site 1 (24), Site 2 (16)
Toilets: Yes
Boat Access: Back-In Just before Site 2
Lake Size (acres): 151
Natural Features
There are two campsites located on the 151-acre Steuben Lake.
Site 1 is a large wooded campsite, 75 ft x 75 ft, and suitable for three families and trailers. It is located on the west side of Steuben Lake and can be reached by Forest Road 2554. Site 2 is a large, open area, 70 ft x 50 ft, suitable for two families and trailers. It is located on the west side of the lake on the top of a small hill. A stairway has been constructued to provide access to the lake. This site can be reached from Forest Road 2662A
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 two miles west on County Road 437.
2 monitored sitesRVs up to 24 ftNo hookups2 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 24
Getting there
From Manistique, MI: To reach site 1: Drive north on M-94 27 miles to FR 2554. Turn right (east) on 2554 and drive to site #1. To reach site #2: Drive 27.5 miles to FR 2662. Turn right (east) on FR 2662 and follow it and FR 2662A to site #2.
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, Rapid River, MI 49878906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
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Roll CS-273357 · Steuben Lake Campsites · Rapid River MI6 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Steuben Lake Campsites?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 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?
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How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Steuben 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 Steuben Lake Campsites?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 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.
Which sites at Steuben 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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