Little Bay de Noc
Little Bay de Noc, near Rapid River · Hiawatha National Forest
Hiawatha National Forest campground on the bay shore, 38 sites across two loops in oak, hemlock and hardwood. No hookups, vault toilets, water from a well. Swimming beach and boat ramp right there, and the walleye fishing is the draw. Quiet, sites spaced apart. Book ahead or take a first-come spot.
From above. USDA NAIP, public domain.The vibe
Works for hammock, tent, RV, van / car. Measured dark skies, a real one for stargazing.
Hanging a hammock?
Hammocks are fine in Michigan state parks. There's no rule against them. The rule is about the tree: use wide, tree-friendly straps, no nails or wire, and don't tear the bark. The state sets no strap or tree-size requirement, so when in doubt, ask the park. We'll point you at sites that likely have trees worth hanging from, but we can't see the trunks, so eyeball it on arrival.
The facts
- 38 reservable sites.
- Has accessible sites.
- Reserved through recreation.gov, not us. We don't track openings here yet.
A couple miles east of Rapid River, then south on CR-513.
Thicket is not the Forest Service and not affiliated with it. The facts come from the federal RIDB (public domain); the vibe read is our estimate from open data (OpenStreetMap, USGS elevation, NASA Black Marble nighttime light). Sites, fees, and access can change. Confirm and book at recreation.gov, and leave no trace.