Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273358
When Lyman Lake Campsites reopens
Lyman Lake Campsites's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
26
Openings · last 90 days
26
Only 26 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 10 monitored sites
Of the 280 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 164 open for online reservation · 116 reserved.
Where the open windows are
41.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 164 of 280 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online41.4%
Open site-nights164 / 280
Reserved (of online inventory)116 / 280
Weekday openings112
Weekend openings52
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 112 fall on weekdays and 52 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 102 of 150 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 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 |
|---|---|
| 006 | 28 |
| 002 | 25 |
| 004 | 22 |
| 007 | 22 |
| 008 | 17 |
The 5 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 dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
164 open site-nights across 10 sites at Lyman Lake Campsites, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 19 2-night, 17 3-night, 7 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 006.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 4 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | 24 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 002 | 20 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +13 more |
| 004 | 30 ft | None | 22 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 007 | 24 ft | None | 22 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 008 | 30 ft | None | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +5 more |
| 001 | 24 ft | None | 15 | 13 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +3 more |
| 009 | 24 ft | None | 14 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +2 more |
| 010 | 24 ft | None | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| 003 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| 005 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 15 |
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
BoatingCampingFishingSwimming
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-273358 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lyman Lake Campsites?
Reservations for Lyman Lake Campsites are made through Recreation.gov. 164 of 280 tracked site-nights are currently open (58.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 26 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 Lyman Lake Campsites?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Lyman Lake Campsites in the last 7 days, 26 over 30 days and 26 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lyman Lake Campsites?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 006. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
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.
Which month has the most availability at Lyman Lake Campsites?
October 2026, with 102 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 150.
When is the next open date at Lyman Lake Campsites?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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