Three Lakes
Hiawatha NF, near the Soo · Hiawatha National Forest
Small rustic Hiawatha National Forest campground on Walker Lake, with Whitmarsh and Brown lakes close by. Thirteen sites in deep pine, spruce, and maple woods. Reviewers say the sites run big and private, well spaced in the trees. Vault toilets, no hookups. Non-motorized boating with a carry-down ramp, no designated swimming beach. Site 9 is the open one if you want sun.
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
- 13 reservable sites.
- Has accessible sites.
- Reserved through recreation.gov, not us. We don't track openings here yet.
About 30 min southwest of Sault Ste. Marie, off M-28 near Strongs.
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.