Camp Seven Lake Recreation Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open May 15-Columbus Day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 46.0592, -86.5488
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Camp Seven Lake Campground on the 60-acre Camp Seven Lake is an ideal location to swim, boat, fish and hike. Available are single-family campsites for tent and RV camping, as well as a group picnic area and beach that can accommodate up to 25 people with tables, a campfire circle and a grill. The day-use area has its own parking lot and restrooms as well as paved accessible pathways. For anglers, smallmouth bass, bluegills and perch make up the most popular catches. The 2-mile Van Winkle Lake loop trail leads hikers to a beautiful paper birch stand overlooking quiet Van Winkle Lake. A variety of waterfowl and wetland wildlife can be spotted along the trail. For a more relaxing stroll, the beach at Camp Seven Lake boasts a paved walking trail.
From the USFS.
Is Camp Seven Lake Recreation Area free?
No. Camp Seven Lake Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Camp Seven Lake Recreation Area?
From Rapid River travel east approximately 14 miles to the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13. Turn left and travel north approximately 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. Turn right (east) and drive 7.8 miles to the campground road on the left (north).
Nearby
- CAMP SEVEN LAKE CAMPGROUND0.1 mi
- Gooseneck Lake Campsites0.3 mi
- Gooseneck Lake Campsites0.9 mi
- Lyman Lake Campsites0.9 mi
- Lyman Lake Campsites1.1 mi
- Jackpine Lake Campsites1.9 mi
- Camp Cook Campsite2.1 mi
- Camp Cook Campsites2.1 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.
