Campground

Steuben Lake Campsites

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

Books out fast — 2 of 4 weekends we sampled are sold out
Steuben Lake Campsites campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USFS - Hiawatha National Forest

Weekend availability at Steuben Lake Campsites

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 12, 10:14 AM PT

Sold out 4 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
    Sold out

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 Steuben Lake Campsites?

as of September 13

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 4 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 Steuben Lake Campsites and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 19Sold out
Sep 26Open
Oct 3Sold out
Oct 10Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 16Open
Sep 30Open
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
2
Pull-through
2
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. There are good swimming areas at both campsites. However, there is a hill at Site 2 and makes the beach area difficult to see from the campsite. Steuben Lake has been stocked with walleye and has supporting populations of northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and perch. There is good boat access located in the northwest corner of Steuben Lake, along Forest Road 2662. This access can accomodate most fishing boats and trailers. Facilities There is NO drinking water available at this site. There are primitive toilets located at both sites. Lake Name: Steuben Lake Number of Sites: 2 Maximum Number of Sites: Site 1 (24), Site 2 (16) Toilets: Yes Boat Access: Back-In Just before Site 2 Lake Size (acres): 151 Natural Features There are two campsites located on the 151-acre Steuben Lake. Site 1 is a large wooded campsite, 75 ft x 75 ft, and suitable for three families and trailers. It is located on the west side of Steuben Lake and can be reached by Forest Road 2554.  Site 2 is a large, open area, 70 ft x 50 ft, suitable for two families and trailers. It is located on the west side of the lake on the top of a small hill. A stairway has been constructued to provide access to the lake. This site can be reached from Forest Road 2662A 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. Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice, and MDNR licenses are available at Steuben, approximately two miles west on County Road 437.

Getting there

From Manistique, MI:  To reach site 1: Drive north on M-94 27 miles to FR 2554. Turn right (east) on 2554 and drive to site #1.   To reach site #2: Drive 27.5 miles to FR 2662. Turn right (east) on FR 2662 and follow it and FR 2662A to site #2.

Elevation
742 ft
Contact
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Hiawatha National Forest office

Activities

  • FISHING
  • SWIMMING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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