$8
Jackpine Lake Dispersed Campsite
Closed for the season
Total sites: 2
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 15, 2026
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 15, 2026
587 ft
29°F
19°F
19°F
poor
Hiawatha National Forest › Manistique Ranger District › Michigan
› Schoolcraft County
› Manistique
› Jackpine Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground
Jackpine Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground, MI - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Jackpine Lake Dispersed Campsite Campground is located in the Manistique Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (3 hrs 29 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 587 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $8.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (14)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 57% | |
| 4 star | 21% | |
| 3 star | 0% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 7% |
@MaryC1377445 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #1
Beautiful and peaceful. This site is not close to Wetmore as stated on the gov. website. A bit difficult to find as signage does not indicate the site until you traverse back on the 1 lane, bumpy road. We have a camper trailer and no problem taking it slow. No cell coverage (At&t). Toilet was a bonus. Nice hiking trails into the woods. It is one of our favorite spots.
No Service
@StefanieM4EAF9 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #2
I've been coming here for years but it's time to move on. I'm bummed. I camped here for my honeymoon. I camp in a National Forest for the beauty and even more for the seclusion. If I wanted company I'd have stayed in a state park campground. In all of my times staying here prior, I had seen a ranger one time and once a car pulled up to turn around to my campsite, cumulatively over years. In this past trip alone the rangers were out three times during a one week trip, and the last time was an hour before checkout on the last day. Sure, it's their job. It was a little overkill but that wasn't the big issue. I do wish they would have just waited until check out time. We had no less than six people drive up into our campsite. One time when coming back from a walk with the dogs, a group of people on dirt bikes were leaving our campsite. There was nothing else down that road. There is nowhere to turn around any sooner than the campsite. Every time I heard a gust of wind I had to wrangle my dogs because I didn't know if it was a gust or if somebody was driving up the gravel road and was going to show up unannounced. Again. I had a terrible week and couldn't relax. We did not have a single day without someone disrespectfully crashing the trip. Time to find a new spot. I can't believe how much traffic this secluded place had. This has never happened before. I mentioned it to the rangers and they just said yeah we have a lot of curious folks. I do wish there was a turnaround farther down the road and some signage to indicate that the site is occupied since the people can't be bothered to check. It would be nicer without the extra company that I didn't want.
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@HenryW2211857 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #1
Very nice campsite with good access to the lake and boat launch. I would camp there again. The only negative would be the access road was really bumpy, so take it real slow.
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@StefanieM4EAF9 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #2
It's beautiful and secluded. I photographed the northern lights here. I really love the addition of the picnic table. It wasn't there last time I camped here and it was helpful.
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@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #1
Nothing 2 report.
@KenB1241900 · Camped on Aug 5, 2023 at Campsite #2
The newly added picnic table was very useful. Toilet paper was not added during our week stay, we had to use our own.
No Service
@SherriJB673E6A · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #1
beautiful campsite on the lake! The GPS location in recreation.gov is not accurate. The correct location is 4606'50.8"N 8631'18.7"W. Garden Township, MI. The written description will take you to the location right on Jackpine lake.
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@KenB1241900 · Camped on Aug 6, 2022 at Campsite #2
We like this site, dont need any help selling it.
No Service
@KenB1241900 · Camped on Aug 6, 2022 at Campsite #2
We like this site, don’t need any help selling it.
No Service
@MarkA9878568 · Camped on Jul 18, 2022 at Campsite #2
Beautiful lake and site. Quiet. Enjoyed swimming and listening to the birds.
Took some pretty challenging roads coming in - then figured out a better route.
Horseflies and black flies were a little pesky.
No picnic table, but for the price we were very happy.
Took some pretty challenging roads coming in - then figured out a better route.
Horseflies and black flies were a little pesky.
No picnic table, but for the price we were very happy.
Major Issues
@KristinaS727 · Camped on Sep 30, 2021 at Campsite #2
Road leading to site better for vehicles with clearance and four wheel drive. Not impossible with an economy car but not recommended.
Major Issues
@TinaR992 · Camped on Jul 29, 2021 at Campsite #1
Very peaceful
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