Lyman Lake Campsites

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. 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 campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Lyman Lake supports a diverse fishery of bluegills, pumpkinseeds, rock bass, largemouth bass and northern pike.

There is a back-in boat access, with parking, located between sites 6 and 7. Swimming conditions vary based on site choice. Good swimming areas can be found at sites 3 and 5.

Sites 4 and 6 have fair swimming areas. Sites 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 10 have poor swimming areas. Facilities There is NO drinking water available.

Primitive toilets can be found at several of the campsites. Lake Name: Lyman Lake Number of Sites: 10 Maximum number of people per site: Sites 1, 7, 10 (8) Sites 2-4, 6, 8, 9 (16) Site 5 (24) Toilets: Yes Sites 3,4,5,8, and 9 Boat Access: Back-In, Public access launch in-between sites 6 and 7 Lake Size (acres): 67 Natural Features Lyman Lake has 10 campsites lining its shores, which can make this lake very busy! Each campsite has its own set of specific features.

Sites 2,3,5,8, and 9 all had rock work and split rail done to them to bring back the edges of the site. Site 1 is on a small, wooded area, 35 ft x 25 ft and has good road access. This site is suitable for one family and a small trailer.

Access to the lake is steep, but a stairway is provided. Site 2 is a level area that measures 40 ft x 30 ft in size and is suitable for two families and trailers. Access to the lake is steep, but a stairway is provided.

Site 3 is on an open area, 75ft x 70 ft and is suitable for two families with trailers. Site 4 is 40 ft x 40 ft and very wooded.