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Minerva Lake Campsite

Minerva Lake Boat Launch

MINERVA LAKE CAMPSITE

Forest Service Road

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>There are many campsites on the Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest. Many are located on inland lakes and are in a rustic forest environment with few to no amenities and no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience. All of these sites are nestled in hardwood trees and pines. All of them are on small inland lakes, which offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.</p>
<p>The 45-acre Minerva Lake contains largemouth bass and perch. This lake has always enjoyed a good reputation for fishing. There is an improved, day use boat access located adjacent to the campsite. It has a gravel base and is recommended for small boats and trailers only. Parking is limited.</p>
<p>Swimming conditions are poor.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There is <strong>NO</strong> primitive toilet or drinking water available at this site.</p>
<p><strong>Lake Name:</strong> Minerva Lake</p>
<p><strong>Number of Sites: </strong>1</p>
<p><strong>Maximum Number of People Per Site: </strong>8</p>
<p><strong>Toilets: </strong>No</p>
<p><strong>Boat Access: </strong>Back-In</p>
<p><strong>Lake Size (acres): </strong>45</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>There is one primitive campsite located on Minerva Lake. It is located in a small, semi-open area bordered by hardwood trees and hemlocks. It is 40ft. x 30 ft. and suitable for one family and tents or small trailers due to limited turn-around space.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available approximately three miles south on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake area</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.

There are many campsites on the Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest. Many are located on inland lakes and are in a rustic forest environment with few to no amenities and no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience. All of these sites are nestled in hardwood trees and pines. All of them are on small inland lakes, which offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

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Permitted Equipment

tent-16ft

rv-16ft

trailer-16ft

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