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Bear Lake Campsite

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
1[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
24 ft[3]
Sites with electric
0[4]

Bear Lake Campsite is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan[5]. Recreation.gov lists 1 overnight campsite here, a standard nonelectric site that can be reserved[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 1 standard nonelectric campsite at Bear Lake Campsite[1]. It is a drive-in site[6]. The site is listed as accepting both an RV or trailer and a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length listed is 24 feet[3]. Up to 8 people are allowed at the site[8]. Recreation.gov lists no electric, water or sewer hookups[4]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[9][10]. The Recreation.gov description says the site has no drinking water and no toilets[11].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 1
Site types[1] 1 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[4] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 24 ft (median 24 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 1 sites, tent at 1 sites
Pets[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 12:00 PM
People per site[8] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Bear Lake Campsite?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Bear Lake Campsite?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at the 1 campsite with this detail[12].
Are campfires allowed at Bear Lake Campsite?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].
How long an RV can Bear Lake Campsite fit?
The longest RV or trailer length listed is 24 feet[3].
Does Bear Lake Campsite have hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[4].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 1 overnight campsites at Bear Lake Campsite: 1 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Bear Lake Campsite can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Bear Lake Campsite: 24 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 24 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Bear Lake Campsite per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 1 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Bear Lake Campsite is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Bear Lake Campsite: Drive-In 1 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Bear Lake Campsite: 1 sites accept an RV or trailer and 1 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Maximum people per campsite at Bear Lake Campsite: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Bear Lake Campsite on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Bear Lake Campsite on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Recreation.gov description for Bear Lake Campsite. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bear Lake Campsite: yes at all 1 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bear Lake Campsite: yes at all 1 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.