Chicago Lake Campsites

Hiawatha National Forest, MI · ≈51.6 mi to Marquette
Sites
4
Max rig
32 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
51.6 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Easy pull-through parking

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs that need electric hookups
  • Those wanting full hookups
  • Rigs over 40 ft
  • Those who need to be near town
  • Shade-seekers in peak summer

Connectivity

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What's here

3 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
1 Tent Only (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
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35 ft
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Amenities & features

No amenities or activities reported for this campground.

CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Marquette, ~51.6 miGet directions ↗

Overview

Overview 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. Recreation Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Swimming conditions vary by site. Conditions are the best at sites 3 and 4. Conditions at site 2 are considered fair. The road leading to sites 3 and 4 are shared by anglers using the public boat launch into Chicago Lake. This boat launch is located adjacent to Site 4 and features an improved gravel ramp for accessing the abundant population of northern pike and bluegills. Largemouth bass and perch are present in smaller quanities. Facilities There are primitive toilets available at site 2 and between sites 3 and 4. There is NO drinking water. Lake Name: Chicago Lake Number of Sites : 3 Maximum Number of People Per Site : 16 Toilets : Yes Boat Access : Back - In Lake Size (acres) : 188 Natural Features Chicago Lake (188 acres) hosts four campsites and an improved boat launch, all clustered around its north end. Site #1 is Decomissioned Site #2 is a larger site in an open area, measuring 55 ft. by 45 ft. It can accommodate 2 families and trailers. There is a primitive toilet at this site. Site #3 is a larger site surrounded by tall pines and is near the lakeshore. It measures 60 ft. by 50 ft. and is suitable for two families. However, trailer access is difficult because of limited turning area. Site #4 is a semi-open area that measures 55 ft. by 50 ft. It can accommodate two families and trailers. A primitive toilet is shared with site #4. There is a boat launch located adjacent to site #4 and features an improved gravel ramp for accessing Chicago Lake. Nearby Attractions There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. Within 20 miles from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals. Contact Info For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground