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Camp Cook Campsite
FSU.S. Forest Service — Rapid River · Michigan · Hiawatha National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Location | Rapid River · Michigan · Hiawatha National Forest · 46.03917, -86.58139 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 1 sites · 30 ft: 1 sites · 35 ft: 1 sites · 40 ft: 1 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
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 berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.
This site is located adjacent to the Fishdam River, which provides a great fishing opportunity for brook trout.
This site does NOT offer swimming. However, there is an excellent beach area located at Camp 7 Lake Campground that is only two miles away.
Facilities There is a toilet available.
Lake Name : None
Number of Sites : 1
Maximum Number of People Per Site : 24
Toilets : Yes
Boat Access : None
Lake Size (acres) : None
Natural Features Once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Camp Cook offers a campsite that can be reserved singly or as a group. This site is situated on a large grassy opening, which makes it particulary well suited for large gatherings. It is close in proximity to the Fishdam River, which makes it popular among anglers.
Nearby Attractions There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In a 15 mile area from this campsite, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals.
Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available nine miles Northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area.
Contact Info For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.
Directions, from the listing
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River or 22 miles west of Manistique), drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442.
Turn right (east) and drive 5.8 miles to FR 2052B. Turn right (southeast) and follow it to the campsite.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Rapid River MichiganFSU.S. Forest ServiceCamp Seven Lake Campground
2 mi straight-line · Munising MichiganFSU.S. Forest ServiceGooseneck Lake Campsites
2 mi straight-line · Rapid River MichiganFSU.S. Forest ServiceLyman Lake Campsites
3 mi straight-line · Rapid River MichiganFSU.S. Forest ServiceJackpine Lake Campsites
4 mi straight-line · Rapid River Michigan
Trip Card — Camp Cook Campsite
Rapid River · Michigan · Hiawatha National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Rapid River · Michigan · Hiawatha National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273350 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.