Campground

Little Bass Lake Campsites

Hiawatha National Forest · Rapid River · Michigan — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 2 of 3 weekends we sampled are sold out
Little Bass Lake Campsites campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USFS-Hiawatha National Forest

Weekend availability at Little Bass Lake Campsites

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 12:05 PM PT

Sold out 3 of the next 4 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    3/5 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Little Bass Lake Campsites?

as of September 19

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 3 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Little Bass Lake Campsites and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Sold out
Oct 3Sold out
Oct 10Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 7Open
Oct 14Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
5
Max rig length
24 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

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. Little Bass Lake is 84 acres in size and features a carry-in launch site. This lake has a diverse fishery of largemouth bass, bluegills, northern pike, black crappies and perch. Facilities There is NO drinking water at this site. There is a primitive toilet located at this site. Lake Name: Little Bass Lake Number of Sites: 5 Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8 (all sites) Toilets: Yes Boat Access: Carry - In Lake Size (acres): 84 Natural Features Little Bass Lake is perfect for those that are looking for an uncrowded, quiet camping experience with few amenities and even fewer neighbors! The lake is 84 acres in size and supports a diverse fishery. 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. Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice, and MDNR licenses are available at Steuben, approximately five miles northeast on County Road 437. Contact Info For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.

Getting there

From Manistique, MI: drive north 22 miles on M-94 to County Road 437.   Turn left (west) on CR 437 and drive 1.8 miles to FR 2213. Turn left (south) on FR 2213 and drive 1.5 miles to FR 2639.   Turn right (west) and follow the road to the campsites.

Elevation
745 ft
Contact
906-474-6442

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • FISHING

Nearby federal campgrounds

Never miss an opening at Little Bass Lake Campsites

Popular Michigan campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Little Bass Lake Campsites around the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.

Not ready to subscribe? Get a free weekend heads-up.

We'll email you if Little Bass Lake Campsites opens up for a weekend you pick. No account needed.

Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.