Triangle Lake Campsites
Hiawatha National Forest
There are many campsites on the Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest. Many are located on inland lakes and are in a rustic forest environment with few to no amenities and no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience. All of these sites are nestled in hardwood trees and pines. All of them are on small inland lakes, which offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities.
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
Need to Know
- Pack-In, Pack-out policy
- There is a 14-day stay limit.
- No drinking water provided.
Campsite cannot be left unattended for more then 24 hours.
- Campsite must be occupied the first night.
Horse camping: All straw, hay, feed and manure must be raked up and hauled home.
- Horses must be properly tethered in designated areas
- You are welcome to collect firewood from the area surrounding your campsite. Just remember that any firewood that you collect must be DEAD AND DOWN
- Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
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. The site is about 100 ft x 30 ft and is suitable for three families and trailers. There is good access via Forest Road 2734, however turn-around space is very limited.
- Site 2 is located in a wooded lowland. It is 40 ft x 40 ft and is sutable for one family. Although the access road is in fair condition, trailers are not recommended because of the limited turn-around space.
Nearby Attractions
There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals.
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.
Pine Marten Run (PMR) Trail acces varies by site:
- For site 1: trail access is via FR 2734, where the trail intersects the road approximately 0.2 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.
Contact Information
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RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT 8181 US HWY 2 Rapid River MI 49878
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Manistique, MI: drive north on M-94 23 miles to CR 437.
- Turn left (west) on CR 437 and drive 4.7 miles to FR 2734.
- To reach site 1: Turn right (west) and drive 0.3 mile to site #1.
- To reach site 2: drive 4.2 miles on CR 437 to FR 2452. Turn right (west) on FR 2452 and drive about 0.7 mile to the campsite.
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