U.S. Forest Service · Hiawatha National Forest · MI

Leg Lake Campsites

Leg Lake Campsite 1Photo · USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
2Sites
32 ftMax rig

The place

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. Leg Lake has good fishing for northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappies and bluegills. Keep reading

Some yellow perch and bullheads may be caught. There is an unimproved boat access located adjacent to site 2. It is intended for day use only. Only small boats and trailers are recommended at this access. Facilities There is NO drinking water available at these sites. There is a primitive toilet located at site 1. Lake Name: Leg Lake Number of Sites: 2 Max Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (24), Site 2 (8) Toilets: Yes at site 1 Boat Access: Back-In at site 2 Lake Size (acres) : 40 Natural Features There are two campsites located on Leg Lake. These sites lie about 0.25 miles west of County Road 437 between Forest Roads 2697 and 2438. Each of these has specific features as detailed below: Site 1 is located on the west side of the lake. It is a very large semi-open area that would be suitable for group camping or family gatherings with trailers. Site 2 is a small, wooded area located on the east side of the lake. This site is suitable for one family. Nearby Attractions There is 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, ice and deli are available approximately two miles south 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.

The sites · 2

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
LEG LAKE CAMPSITE002standard nonelectric20 ft
LEG LAKECAMPSITE001standard nonelectric32 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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