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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273358
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Openings · last 90 days
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About Lyman 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. 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.
Lyman Lake supports a diverse fishery of bluegills, pumpkinseeds, rock bass, largemouth bass and northern pike. There is a back-in boat access, with parking, located between sites 6 and 7.
Swimming conditions vary based on site choice.
Good swimming areas can be found at sites 3 and 5. Sites 4 and 6 have fair swimming areas. Sites 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 10 have poor swimming areas.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available.
Primitive toilets can be found at several of the campsites.
Lake Name: Lyman Lake Number of Sites: 10 Maximum number of people per site:
Sites 1, 7, 10 (8) Sites 2-4, 6, 8, 9 (16) Site 5 (24)
Toilets: Yes Sites 3,4,5,8, and 9 Boat Access: Back-In, Public access launch in-between sites 6 and 7
Lake Size (acres): 67
Natural Features
Lyman Lake has 10 campsites lining its shores, which can make this lake very busy! Each campsite has its own set of specific features.
Sites 2,3,5,8, and 9 all had rock work and split rail done to them to bring back the edges of the site.
Site 1 is on a small, wooded area, 35 ft x 25 ft and has good road access. This site is suitable for one family and a small trailer. Access to the lake is steep, but a stairway is provided. Site 2 is a level area that measures 40 ft x 30 ft in size and is suitable for two families and trailers. Access to the lake is steep, but a stairway is provided. Site 3 is on an open area, 75ft x 70 ft and is suitable for two families with trailers. Site 4 is 40 ft x 40 ft and very wooded. This site can accomodate two families with trailers, but turn-around space is very limited. Site 5 is a large area that measures 75 ft x 50 ft. and has good road access. It is suitable for three families and trailers. Site 6 is a large area that measures 75 ft x 60 ft. The ground slopes, making it difficult for trailers. This site is suitable for two families. Turning radius is very limited. Site 7 is 45 ft x 35 ft and is on a slope. It is suitable for one family. Tents are recommended at this site. Site 8 is wooded, 55 ft x 35 ft, and is situated on a hill overlooking Lyman Lake. The site is level and suitable for two families and trailers. Site 9 is wooded, 80 ft x 40 ft and on a hill overlooking Lyman Lake. The site is level and suitable for two families and trailers. There is limited turn-around space. Site 10 is in a wooded area, 50 ft x 30 ft, and overlooks Lyman Lake. It is isolated from the other campsites and has a seperate access road. This site is suitable for one family.
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.
Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available seven miles northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area.
10 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups10 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 24
Getting there
Primary access is off Forest Roads 2218 and 2436, with secondary access depending on which site is chosen. From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River): drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. Turn right (east) and drive 8 miles to FR 2218. Turn left (north) and drive 1.5 miles to the access to site #1. For sites 2-10: drive 1.4 miles from the intersection of CR 442 and FR 2218 to FR 2880. Turn right (east) and drive to the campsites.
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, Rapid River, MI 49878906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lyman Lake Campsites?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 35 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 does not currently hold availability data for Lyman 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 Lyman Lake Campsites?
Campsite Sniper detected 35 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 Lyman Lake Campsites fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
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