Mowe Lake Campsites
October 2026
About
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.
Amenities
Phone: 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
Is Mowe Lake Campsites fully booked?
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