Swan Lake Campsites

in Hiawatha National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
40 ft
Sites
4
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
Not published
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
3

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Swan Lake Campsites

Swan Lake (52 acres) is the most popular lake in the primitive campsite program, so getting a permit to camp can be quite competitive! All four campsites are located on the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail, which is open to hiking, mountain biking and horse back riding. There are three primitive toilets available, but no drinking water. All campsites on Swan Lake have excellent swimming areas. Swan Lake offers a good fishery for large and smallmouth bass, bluegills and pumpkinseeds.

Before you go

Season

May 15 – Columbus Day

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted.

Hours

Beginning May, 2022 • Check-in Time: 2 pm • Check-out Time: 11 am

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.