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Crooked Lake Campsite

Hiawatha National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundPictured Rocks / HiawathaMichigan⭐ 4.3 (7)
Crooked Lake Campsite
🟢 3 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 26–Tue Sep 29
Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — the only site here that publishes a pet policy says yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 8h ago.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Crooked Lake Campsite in Michigan has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 26–Tue Sep 29. 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
Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #001
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #001
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #001

📷 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 CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE #001 — CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Site CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE #001 · CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITEUSFS-Hiawatha National Forest
Campsite CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE #001 — CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE
Site CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE #001 · CROOKED LAKE CAMPSITE

🔭 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🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆7 ratings
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Crooked Lake Campsite FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Crooked Lake Campsite?

Crooked Lake Campsite 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 Crooked Lake Campsite?

Campsite fees at Crooked Lake Campsite 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 Crooked Lake Campsite when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Crooked Lake Campsite 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 Crooked Lake Campsite a good campground?

Crooked Lake Campsite holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 7 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Crooked Lake Campsite located?

Crooked Lake Campsite 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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