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Clear 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
20 ft[3]

Clear Lake Campsite is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan[4]. Recreation.gov lists 1 nonelectric campsite here, and it can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists just 1 overnight site at this campground, a standard nonelectric site reached by driving in[1][5]. The site accepts both tents and an RV or trailer, and the longest rig listed is 20 feet[6][3]. Recreation.gov says up to 8 people can stay at the site[7]. Its description says the site sits in an open area and that a public boat launch is next to it, so campers may see other people crossing the site to reach the water[8]. The description also says there is no drinking water and no toilets[8]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[9][10].

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
Longest RV or trailer[3] 20 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 1 sites, tent at 1 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 12:00 PM
People per site[7] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Clear Lake Campsite?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Clear Lake Campsite?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at the campsite[11]. The listing on Recreation.gov is the best place to confirm before you go.
Are campfires allowed at Clear Lake Campsite?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
How long an RV can fit at Clear Lake Campsite?
The longest RV or trailer length listed is 20 feet[3].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[9][10].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 1 overnight campsites at Clear Lake Campsite: 1 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Clear Lake Campsite can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Clear Lake Campsite: 20 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Clear Lake Campsite is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at Clear Lake Campsite: Drive-In 1 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Clear Lake Campsite: 1 sites accept an RV or trailer and 1 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Clear Lake Campsite: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Recreation.gov description for Clear Lake Campsite. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Clear Lake Campsite on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Clear Lake Campsite on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Clear Lake Campsite: yes at all 1 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Clear 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.