Lyman 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. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.</p><h2>Recreation</h2> <p>Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Swimming conditions vary based on site choice.</p> <ul> <li>Good swimming areas can be found at sites 3 and 5.</li> <li>Sites 4 and 6 have fair swimming areas.</li> <li>Sites 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 10 have poor swimming areas.</li> </ul> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>There is <strong>NO</strong> drinking water available.</p> <p>Primitive toilets can be found at several of the campsites.</p> <p><strong>Lake Name:</strong> Lyman Lake<br><strong>Number of Sites:</strong> 10<br><strong>Maximum number of people per site:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Sites 1, 7, 10 (8)</li> <li>Sites 2-4, 6, 8, 9 (16)</li> <li>Site 5 (24)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Toilets: </strong>Yes Sites 3,4,5,8, and 9<br><strong>Boat Access:</strong> Back-In, Public access launch in-between sites 6 and 7</p> <p><strong>Lake Size (acres):</strong> 67</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>Lyman Lake has 10 campsites lining its shores, which can make this lake very busy! Each campsite has its own set of specific features.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Site 3 is on an open area, 75ft x 70 ft and is suitable for two families with trailers. </li> <li>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.</li> <li>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. </li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available seven miles northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area.</p> <h2>Contact Info</h2> For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.