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Moosehead Lake Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
24 hours - self pay
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
46.2416, -89.6044
Last verified
September 18, 2026
46.2416° N · 89.6044° W
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About this place

Moosehead Lake Campground consists of one camping loop with 8 campsites. All sites are spaced with natural vegetation for screening, providing an excellent chance for privacy. This campground provides drive-in sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes. Each site offers a tent pad, accessible wood table, fire ring, and parking spur. Two vault toilets are located in the camping loop, drinking water is provided at a centrally located pressurized faucet. Adjacent to the campground is a boat landing, which provides fishing opportunities for a variety of game fish.

From the USFS.

Is Moosehead Lake Campground free?

No. Moosehead Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Moosehead Lake Campground?

From Bessemer, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately 19 miles, turn right onto M 64, travel approximately 6 ? miles to FR 8220, turn left onto FR 8220 and travel approximately 5 ? miles to FR 6860, continue on FR 6860 approximately 4 miles to FR 6862, turn right onto FR 6862 and travel approximately 1 ? miles to the campground. From Watersmeet, Mi., travel west on US 2 approximately 24 miles, turn left onto M 64, travel approximately 6 ? miles to FR 8220, turn left onto FR 8220 and travel approximately 5 ? miles to FR 6860, continue on FR 6860 approximately 4 miles to FR 6862, turn right onto FR 6862 and travel approximately 1 ? miles to the campground.

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What are the rules at Moosehead Lake Campground?

Fees shown are for the summer recreation period when full services are provided. During the early spring and late fall when no services are provided the fees at some areas are not charged. Camping in a developed recreation site is allowed for a period not longer than 14 days, except as otherwise posted. After this time, you must move to another campground or dispersed site for at least 24 hours. Campers must occupy the site the first night. Eight people and 2 motorized vehicles are allowed per campsite with a maximum of one RV or camper trailer and two tents per camping site or three tents per camping site. Generators are not permitted during quiet hours (10pm-6am).

Nearby

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.

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