East Lake Campsites
Thompson, Michigan · 705 ft · In Hiawatha National Forest
Photos: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 705 ft (215 m)705 ft215 m
Sites3
East Lake Campsites lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 24 people40 ft
- 002Standard · up to 8 people24 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people24 ft
All 3 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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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.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at East Lake Campsites: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy, 8% chance of rain56°30°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers, 54% chance of rain58°31°
- FriRain Showers, 84% chance of rain50°25°
- SatMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain57°30°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain62°37°
Nearby camping
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Indian River Cedar Point Camping Area
Dispersed · 0.7 mi · Manistique
Indian River Delias Camping Area
Dispersed · 1.3 mi · Inwood
Steuben Lake Campsites
Public Land · 1.6 mi · Inwood
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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