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$8/night
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Sites
2 campsites
Season
Open season is May 1...
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Price
$8/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
2 campsites
Season
Open season is May 1...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Smallmouth and bluegill anglers who carry all their own water will get the most out of this. The unimproved boat launch near site #1 fits small lightweight boats, and with only two sites on the whole lake, you're unlikely to share the water with anyone.
No vault toilet, no potable water, and poor forest signage means first-timers have fumbled just finding the place. If any of those three things is a dealbreaker, this isn't the right lake.
Reference information about Jackpine Lake Campsites sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>There are two primitive campsites located on the 63 acre Jackpine Lake. Jackpine has a reputation for good smallmouth. This is a good lake for smallmouth bass and bluegills. Some large yellow perch and bullheads are present as well. There is no drinking water available at these sites. There is an unimproved boat access located on the south side of the lake near site #1. This access is suitable for small, lightweight boats only. The access road is firm sand with some gravel. This boat access is intended for day-use only. Parking space is limited.</p>
Official information for Jackpine Lake Campsites from the federal Recreation.gov facility record. View official page →
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.
Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.
Jackpine Lake is a great fishery for smallmouth bass and bluegills. There are some large yellow perch and bullheads present as well. There is an unimproved boat access located on the south side of the lake near site 1. This access is suitable for small, lightweight craft only. The access road leading to this boat access is firm sand with some gravel. This boat access is intended for day - use only. Parking space is limited.
Swimming conditions are decent at both sites. Sandy and Shallow.
There is NO drinking water available at these campsites.
There are primitive toilets located at sites 1 and 2.
Lake Name: Jackpine Lake
Number of Sites: 2
Maximum Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (16), Site 2 (8)
Toilets: Yes
Boat Access: Back - in, On the way to site 1
Lake Size (acres): 63
There are two campsites located on the 63-acre Jackpine Lake.
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.
Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available in the Thunder Lake area on CR 437, approximately seven miles to the southeast.
<p><strong>From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2):</strong> drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437.</p> <ul> <li>Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 8.7 miles to FR 2217. </li> <li>Turn left (northwest) on FR 2217 and drive 4.3 miles to FR 2715. </li> <li><strong>To get to site #1:</strong> Turn right (east) on to FR 2715 and drive about 0.6 mile to campsite #1. </li> <li><strong>To get to site #2:</strong> Continue north on FR 2217 an additional 0.5 mile to FR 8137. Turn right (north) and drive about 1 mile to campsite #2.</li> </ul>
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Summer brings daytime highs of 65-80°F and nighttime lows of 45-60°F, with warm water temperatures and long daylight hours for fishing mornings and evenings. The campground is open from mid-May through Columbus Day. Fall transforms the surrounding forest into color. Winter covers the lake in ice and the landscape in snow, opening opportunities for winter activities.
Open in summer with 65–80°F days, warm water and long daylight—good for fishing and boating.
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The Jackpine Lake Campsites are extremely primitive, with a clear emphasis on a camping experience close to nature, but devoid of modern luxuries. There are no restrooms or potable drinking water available at the campsite. An unimproved boat access near site #1 allows for day-use of small, lightweight boats, with limited parking space available. The access road to the boat launch is firm sand with some gravel. Camping at this site is by reservation only, and walk-ins are not permitted. As one user noted, 'Magical camping, away from everyone and everything. Very peaceful.' On the downside, another user commented, 'Need more signs in the forest that show how to get to Jackpine Lake/camping!'
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