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Mowe Lake Campsites

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USDA Forest Service
2Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
2Sites with a reported party limit
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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.

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Party limit
2
Vehicle limit
2
Vehicle length
2
Driveway entry
2
Shade
2

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Standard Nonelectric
2

Operator directions

From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River), drive north 19 miles on Highway 13 to CR 440.  Turn right (east) and drive 3.5 miles to FR 2209.  Turn right (southeast) on 2209 at the Big Springs North Trailhead and drive 0.4 mile to FR 8104.  Turn right (west) and drive about 0.6 mile to the campsites.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001
MOWE LAKE CAMPSITE
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 32 ft
Trailer: 32 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Pull-Through
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 002
MOWE LAKE CAMPSITE
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 32 ft
Trailer: 32 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Pull-Through
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes

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