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Cookson Lake Campsites

Hiawatha National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundPictured Rocks / HiawathaMichigan⭐ 4.3 (19)
Cookson Lake Campsites
🟢 6 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 27–Wed Sep 30
Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 5 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

Cookson Lake Campsites in Michigan has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 27–Wed Sep 30. 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 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #01–COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #05 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #05
Sat Oct 3 – Tue Oct 63 nightsbook these dates →👥 COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #03 & COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #04 next to each othersites #03, #04
Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites #01
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #03 & COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #04 next to each othersites #03, #04
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #01

📷 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 COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #01 — Cookson Lake Site 1
Site COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #01 · Cookson Lake Site 1USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
Campsite COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #01 — Cookson Lake Site 1
Site COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #01 · Cookson Lake Site 1
Campsite COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #02 — Cookson Lake Site 2
Site COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #02 · Cookson Lake Site 2
Campsite COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #02 — Cookson Lake Site 2
Site COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #02 · Cookson Lake Site 2
Campsite COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #03 — Cookson Lake Site 3
Site COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #03 · Cookson Lake Site 3USFS-Hiawatha National Forest
Campsite COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #03 — Cookson Lake Site 3
Site COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #03 · Cookson Lake Site 3
Campsite COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #04 — Cookson Lake Site 4
Site COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #04 · Cookson Lake Site 4USFS-Hiawatha National Forest
Campsite COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #04 — Cookson Lake Site 4
Site COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #04 · Cookson Lake Site 4
Campsite COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #05 — Cookson site 5
Site COOKSON LAKE CAMPSITE #05 · Cookson site 5USFS-Hiawatha National Forest

🔭 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 Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆19 ratings
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cookson Lake Campsites FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cookson Lake Campsites?

Cookson 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 Cookson Lake Campsites?

Campsite fees at Cookson 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 Cookson Lake Campsites when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cookson 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 Cookson Lake Campsites a good campground?

Cookson Lake Campsites holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 19 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Cookson Lake Campsites located?

Cookson 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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