About West Zone
The West Unit is located in the central of the Upper Peninsula, bordering two of the Great Lakes - Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. The western portion of the Hiawatha extends from the towns of Rapid River and Manistique, along Lake Michigan, to the town of Munising on the Lake Superior shore. For information about free educational campground programs on these three Ranger Districts, visit the Events page.
- Managed by: US Forest Service, FS
- Where: 6 mi north of Rapid River, MI · 46.0151, -86.9741
Things to do:
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2049 Spur R96F | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Inman Creek Spur A | ATV road | at camp | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 18.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Haymeadow Creek Campsites 5.8 mi
- Rapid River/ Manistique Ranger District 6.2 mi
- Bay de Noc Trailhead Camping 6.3 mi
- Whispering Valley Campground 6.5 mi
- Whitefish Hill RV Park 6.7 mi
- Vagabond Resort 10.1 mi