Bear Lake Campsites
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 1400 Check out: 1200
- Reservations
- Reserve online
- Coordinates
- 46.0707, -86.4986
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This gorgeous 21 acre lake is nestled down among paper birch, aspen and oak and features one campsite high upon a hill overlooking the lake. A carry-in boat launch is intended to prevent over fishing its excellent brook trout fishery, which is maintained by annual stocking. This campsite is small with a very tight turning radius and is suitable for only one family with a tent or small trailer. Swimming is considered marginal with a thin layer of sand covering a mucky bottom.
From the USFS.
Is Bear Lake Campsites free?
No. Bear Lake Campsites charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Bear Lake Campsites?
From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River) on US-2 drive north 4. 4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437. Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 8. 7 miles to FR 2217. Turn left (northwest) on FR 2217 and drive 2. 4 miles to FR 2696. Turn left (south) on 2696 and drive 0. 5 mile to the campsite.
Nearby
- Bear Lake Campsite0.0 mi
- Carr Lake Campsite0.7 mi
- Carr Lake0.7 mi
- Jackpine Lake Campsites1.3 mi
- Lyman Lake Campsites1.5 mi
- Lyman Lake Campsites1.9 mi
- Gooseneck Lake Campsites2.3 mi
- Gooseneck Lake Campsites2.5 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
