Cookson Lake Campsites

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>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.</p><h2>Recreation</h2> <p>Visitors enjoy swimming and fishing in the 35-acre adjacent lake. Largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and bullhead are among the typical catch. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. </p> <p>Fish cribs were placed around the Island in 2023.</p> <p>A public boat ramp is located adjacent to site 2, which can be used to access Cookson Lake's fishery of largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and bullhead.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>The campground offers five primitive campsites for tent and RV camping. Each offers tables and campfire rings. A pit toilet is located near one of the sites, but toilet paper is not provided. </p> <p>Drinking water is <strong>NOT</strong> present at these sites.</p> <p>There is a primitive toilet present at these sites.</p> <p><strong>Lake Name:</strong> Cookson Lake</p> <p><strong>Number of Sites:</strong> 5</p> <p><strong>Maximum Number of People:</strong> Site 1 (8), Sites 2-5 (16)</p> <p><strong>Toilets:</strong> 1</p> <p><strong>Boat Access:</strong> Back-In</p> <p><strong>Lake Size (acres):</strong> 35</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>Cookson Lake Campsite offers a primitive place to stay in the thick of Michigan's wilderness. Beautiful forests surround several lakes in the area, providing ample opportunity to enjoy nature in all its forms.</p> <p>These campsites is located in a large open field on the shores of Cookson Lake. All of the campsites are surrounded by a mixed stand of aspens and northern hardwoods on the south shore of the lake. This 35 - acre lake boasts two small islands, and a variety of wildflowers abound in the area during warmer months.</p> <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p>Cookson Lake is near the Indian Wild and Scenic River and the Big Island Lake Wilderness Area. </p> <p>Groceries, ice, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available 5 miles east on County Road 437 in the Steuben Area.</p> <h2>Contact Info</h2> For local information, please call (906) 387-2512 or call (906) 474-6442 for general information.