Triangle 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 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. Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peaceful recreation opportunities in a semi-primitive setting.

Swimming conditions vary by site. Site 1 has excellent swimming conditions, swimming is NOT recommended at site 2. 2 mile east of the campsite.

For site 2: trail access is via FR 2452, just east of the campsite. Triangle Lake boasts a strong fishery of northern pike, smallmouth bass, bluegills, crappie and perch. A boat access and parking area for day use is located at Site 1.

This access is very sandy and turn-around space is limited. Carry-in access is recommended. There is no boat access at Site 2.

Facilities There is a primitive toilet located at site 1. There is NO drinking water. Lake Name: Triangle Lake Number of Sites: 2 Maximum Number of People Per Site: Site 1 (24), Site 2 (8) Maximum Number of Horses: Site 1 (4), Site 2 (2) Toilets: Yes at Site 1 Boat Access: Back-In At site 1 Lake Size (acres): 169 Natural Features Located in the heart of the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area, Triangle Lake is managed for both motorized and non-motorized uses.

Both campsites on Triangle Lake are located on the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail and horse camping is allowed. Site 1 is a long, narrow site located on a level, sandy strip of land between the lake and a small wetland pond.