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Quick facts

LocationRapid River, Michigan
Nightly rate (listed)From $8/night
Guest rating4.0 / 5 (11 reviews)
Maximum RV length32 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites2
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Waterfront Waterfront per the listing; not every site is on the water.
  • Public land Public campground: National Forest (USFS).

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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Mowe Lake Campsites

Private campground · Rapid River

This weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 11 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov

Where Mowe Lake Campsites fits

Nearest alternatives
Swan Lake Campsites (1.2 mi) · Ironjaw Lake Campsite (2.3 mi) · Cookson Lake Campsites (3.6 mi)

Other stays nearby

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Swan Lake Campsites

1.2 mi from Mowe Lake Campsites (straight-line) 4.0 · 24 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
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Ironjaw Lake Campsite

2.3 mi from Mowe Lake Campsites (straight-line) 4.0 · 10 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Not yet released

Cookson Lake Campsites

3.6 mi from Mowe Lake Campsites (straight-line) 4.0 · 18 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT
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About this campground

Mowe Lake Campsites is a Recreation.gov campground in Rapid River. It lists 2 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 32 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov
  • 2 sitesSites in the Recreation.gov site list

Good for

RVs up to 32 ftTent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 32 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
All amenities

Nearby activities

CampingBoatingFishing

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Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 15 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

0 open of 2 sites
Site 001 · Standard Nonelectric
Mowe Lake Campsite loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 32 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$8/night
Site 002 · Standard Nonelectric
Mowe Lake Campsite loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 32 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$8/night

Book with Recreation.gov

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

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Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 15
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SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
001
standard nonelectric
––$8
002
standard nonelectric
––$8

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (11 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Please keep this site as is! It is beautiful and private. Truly ”

Amy W 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 32 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Mowe Lake Campsites sit on the shore of a 25-acre inland lake in the Hiawatha National Forest, about 14 miles east of Rapid River along Forest Highway 13 and reached by a short run of narrow forest roads that handle moderate-sized vehicles and trailers. TOTAL CAMPSITES: 2 both RV and tent sites and each site is sized for a single family and a trailer, with a maximum of 8 people per site. Site 1 is a roughly 60 ft by 40 ft semi-open spot tucked between hardwoods and pines; Site 2 is similar but a bit smaller. Facilities are minimal: there is no drinking water, a single primitive toilet shared by both sites, and boat access is carry-in only. An unimproved sand-based access across from Site 2 makes launching small boats practical (small trailers are recommended); the access and sites retain a rustic, low-amenity character that favors campers who plan to be self-sufficient. The lake supports a healthy fishery northern pike, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch are commonly found but neither campsite offers good swimming conditions. Within a short drive or a mile-plus walk you'll find trailheads for hiking, biking and horseback riding, a fishing pier, and services such as bait, groceries, gas, and rental outfitters; more extensive supplies, ice, boat rentals and food are available about six miles northwest on Forest Highway 13. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. For up-to-date information on conditions, fees, seasonal access or reservation policies, contact the local offices at (906) 474-6442 or (906) 387-2512 before you go.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 32 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 32 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 11 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Mowe Lake Campsites: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Mowe Lake Campsites?
Longest RV site listed: 32 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Mowe Lake Campsites have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Mowe Lake Campsites?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Mowe Lake Campsites?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer length
Unavailable for your dates

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Availability checked Oct 15 on Recreation.gov.

You book each site directly with Recreation.gov. Prices and availability can change until booked.

Sold out
Not listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

Sources: Recreation.gov — Mowe Lake Campsites. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 32 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (7 reports), AT&T 3 (1 report)
Shade
Listing 2 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Getting there
Listing RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground