Mowe Lake Campsites

Hiawatha National Forest, MI · ≈47.8 mi to Marquette
Sites
2
Max rig
32 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
47.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Easy pull-through parking
  • Tent campers seeking quiet

✕ 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

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What's here

2 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
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Amenities & features

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Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
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Where it is

Nearest town: Marquette, ~47.8 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 dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Mowe Lake is a good fishery for northern pike, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Survesy indicate a good, healthy fishery. there is an unimproved access located across from site 2. It has a sand base and is recommneded for small boats and trailers only. Facilities There is NO drinking water provided at this site. There is a primitive toilet shared by both sites Lake Name: Mowe Lake Number of Sites: 2 Max Number of People Per Site: 8 (for both sites) Toilets: Yes Boat Access: Carry in Lake Size (acres): 25 Natural Features There are two campsites located on Mowe Lake, each with their own set of characteristics: Site 1 is located in a semi-open area bordered by hardwood trees. It is 60 ft. x 40 ft and suitable for one family and trailer. Site 2 is similar to site 1 in layout, but slightly smaller in size. It is suitable for one family and trailer. The access road to these sites is narrow, but capable of handling moderate sized vehicles and trailers. Contact Info For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information. Nearby Attractions There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile 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. Gasoline, groceries, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice, MDNR, licenses, deli and restaurants are available approximately six miles northwest on Forest Highway 13.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground