Indian Lake Campground (West)

Located in Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest near Michiwaukee Shores, the Indian Lake Campground West provides paddle and boat access to Indian Lake, a shallow inland lake with a maximum depth of 10 feet. The facility sits within a rustic, forested setting and is situated near the designated swimming beach, picnic areas, and CCC-era shelters. This makes it an ideal base for day trips or extended paddling adventures on the lake.

The campground offers both semi-modern waterfront campsites and basic amenities for visitors looking to camp overnight. A quarter-mile paved trail runs along the shoreline, providing easy access to the water. To reach the site from US-2, drive north from Cooks on County Road 442 to CR 437, then continue northwest on Forest Road 2217. For reservations and current facility details, contact the Hiawatha National Forest Ranger Districts at 906-474-6442 or 906-387-2512.

Note: The shallow, calm waters of Indian Lake are well-suited for recreational paddlers, swimmers, and small boats. There is no drinking water at many forest campsites, so plan accordingly. The site operates year-round but conditions vary seasonally.

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,...

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 the designated campsites located on the Hiawatha National Forest. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.  
There is a carry - in boat launch at the day use area on the south end of the lake. This is intended to prevent the overfishing of this excellent brook trout fishery, which is maintained by annual stocking. 
Swimming is marginal with a thin layer of sand covering a mucky bottom.
Facilities
There is NO drinking water available at these sites.
There are NO toilets.
Lake Name: Bear Lake
Number of Sites: 1
Maximum Number of People per Sites: 8
Toilets: No
Boat Access: Carry in ONLY Boat Access to the South of the site. There is a Boat Launch on the East side of the lake down FR 2633.
Lake Size (acres): 21
Natural Features
The Bear Lake campsite is situated on the gorgeous 21- acre Bear Lake, high upon a hill overlooking the lake. The site is surrounded by spectacular paper birch, aspen and oak tree species.

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.

Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are available five miles northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area.

Contact Info
For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.

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