Bear Island Backcountry Campsites

US Forest Service · Michigan

Bear Island Backcountry Campsites in Michigan. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 534 public campsites we map in Michigan.

A small, quiet campground, this site is primarily used by river paddlers. Located in stands of mixed hardwoods and pine, campers may be surprised by a wildlife visitor or two while enjoying close-up views of the river.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Booking: first-come, first-served
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: Camping area
Number of sites: 20
Season: May 1 - November 30
Coordinates: 44.63401, -83.89001

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Nearest sites we map

Buttercup Backcountry Campsites2 km · US Forest Service
Gabions Campground4 km · US Forest Service
Hoist/Reid Lake Areas5 km · US Forest Service
Hoist Lakes Backcountry Campsites9 km · US Forest Service
Cathedral Pines Campground9 km · US Forest Service
Horseshoe Lake Campground11 km · US Forest Service

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-01-26, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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