Swan Lake Campsites

Hiawatha National Forest, MI · ≈47.2 mi to Marquette
Sites
4
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
47.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Horse camping and horseback riding
  • Swimmers and water-based activities
  • Tent campers seeking nature
  • Pet-friendly camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing electrical hookups
  • Big rigs (limited large-rig sites)
  • Those seeking cell service
  • Travelers needing proximity to town

Connectivity

AT&T is your best shotWeak signal — expect spotty service · 1 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon
AT&T5G
T-Mobile

What's here

4 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

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

Amenities
Campfires allowedGrillsPets allowedShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingSwimming
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size 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, ~47.2 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, USFS -Hiawatha National Forest, USFS - Hiawatha National Forest,

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. All campsites on Swan Lake have excellent swimming areas. Swan Lake offers a good fishery for large and smallmouth bass, bluegills and pumpkinseeds. There is a public boat launch to Steuben Lake located near Site 1. Facilities There are three primitive toilets available, but NO drinking water. Primitive toilets are located at sites 1, 2 and between 3 and 4. If you have site 3 Reserved do not block access road to site 2. Please and thank you. Lake Name: Swan Lake Number of Sites: 4 Max Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (8), Site 2-4 (16) Toilets: Yes Boat Access: Back-In At site 1 Lake Size (acres): 169 Number of Horses Allowed: Site 1 (2), Site 2 (2), Site 3 (4), Site 4 (6) Natural Features Swan Lake is the most popular lake in the designated campsite program, so getting a permit to camp here can be quite competitive. All four campsites are located on the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail and horse camping is allowed. Site 1 is located on a small hill overlooking the west shore of the lake and is isolated from the other three campsites on the lake. This site is 60 ft x 30 ft, and is suitable for one family. Trailers are NOT recommended unless they are set up in the parking area at the base of the knoll. The public boat launch to the lake is located near this site, so campers may have boaters accessing the lake. Site 2 is on the southwest side of the lake and is 65 ft x 50 ft. This site is level and suitable for two families and small trailers. Turn-around space is very limited . Site 3 is a nice level area, 65 ft x 35 ft, that can accomodate two families and trailers. Site 4 is 80 ft x 70 ft and suitable for two families. Sites 3 and 4 are adjacent to one another and can be reserved together to accomodate larger groups. Nearby Attractions All sites on Swan Lake have access to the Pine Marten Run trail system. 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. 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