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Steuben Lake Campsites

Manistique, Michigan · USDA Forest Service

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About

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.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 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 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. 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. For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.

Directions

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.

Location

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Details

State
Michigan
City / area
Manistique
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Hiawatha National Forest
Campsites
2
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$8 / night
Rating
4.00 / 5 (17 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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