Clear Lake
Location
This inland lake offers swimming, fishing, and paddling opportunities in a rustic forest environment. Note that the campground provides no drinking water, so come prepared. The area is part of the Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts, which maintain several other nearby campgrounds including Steuben Lake, Swan Lake, and Pete's Lake—all within 10 miles—making this an excellent hub for exploring the region's lakes. The remote location means you'll experience the quiet, natural character typical of Hiawatha National Forest water access sites.
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,...
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.
Clear Lake boasts a great fishery of yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. Occasionally, splake may be caught as well.
There is a back-in boat launch located adjacent to the campsite. It is used as public access point, so campers can expect users to cross their site to access this launch.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water.
There are NO primitive toilets.
Lake Name: Clear Lake
Number of Sites: 1
Maximum Number of People: 8
Toilets: No
Boat Access: Back-In
Lake Size (acres): 109
Natural Features
Clear Lake hosts a single campsite in an open area, located on the eastern side of the lake. This site measures 50 ft x 30 ft and can accomodate 2 families and trailers. There is a boat launch located adjacent to this site that is used by the public. Campers can expect public use of this boat access.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.
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.