Chicago Lake Campsites

Hiawatha National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundPictured Rocks / HiawathaMichigan⭐ 4.0 (26)

🟢 8 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 4 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Chicago Lake Campsites in Michigan has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #004

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #003

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #003 & CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #004 next to each othersites #003, #004

Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #003 & CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #004 next to each othersites #003, #004

Wed Sep 30 – Fri Oct 22 nightsbook these dates →sites #002

Wed Oct 7 – Sat Oct 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #002

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #002

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →👥 CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #003 & CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #004 next to each othersites #003, #004

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #004 — Chicago Lake Site 4 — **Site CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #004** · Chicago Lake Site 4USFS-Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #004 — CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE 4 — **Site CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #004** · CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE 4

Campsite CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #003 — CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE 3 — **Site CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #003** · CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE 3USFS-Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #003 — CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE 3.1 — **Site CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #003** · CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE 3.1

Campsite CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #002 — CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE 2 — **Site CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #002** · CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE 2

Campsite CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #002 — CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE BOAT LAUNCH — **Site CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE #002** · CHICAGO LAKE CAMPSITE BOAT LAUNCH

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $8/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆26 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Chicago Lake Campsites FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Chicago Lake Campsites?

Chicago Lake Campsites in Michigan takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Chicago Lake Campsites?

Campsite fees at Chicago Lake Campsites run about $8/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Chicago Lake Campsites when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Chicago Lake Campsites often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Chicago Lake Campsites a good campground?

Chicago Lake Campsites holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 26 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Chicago Lake Campsites located?

Chicago Lake Campsites is located in Pictured Rocks / Hiawatha, Michigan. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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