About Minerva Lake Campsite
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. Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. 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. Swimming conditions are poor. There is **NO** primitive toilet or drinking water available at this site. **Lake Name:** Minerva Lake **Number…
- Fees: Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted.
- Season: May 15 – Columbus Day
- Managed by: Hiawatha National Forest, FS
- Where: 17 mi northwest of Manistique, MI · 46.14472, -86.47944
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pot Lake Road | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Lake Minerva | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Marten Run | Horse | 1.6 mi | 17.8 mi |
| Pine Marten Run | Horse | 1.8 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Marten Run | Horse | 2.6 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Pine Marten Run | Horse | 2.9 mi | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 23 mi
Water fill-up: 13.1 mi
Propane: 24.5 mi
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- Bass Lake Campsite 1.6 mi
- Triangle Lake Campsites 1.7 mi
- Little Bass Lake Campsites 1.9 mi
- Jackpine Lake Campsites 3.6 mi
- Lake Nineteen Campsite 3.7 mi