Soldier Lake Recreation Area
Its 44 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $24 per night, and it is open from 05-12 to 09-16. Soldier Lake Recreation Area is a National Forest campground near Raco, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 75 ft
- Max RV length
Soldier Lake Recreation Area sits inside Hiawatha National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 44
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 75 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
44 sites; the longest takes a 75 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 01 |
| 02 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 02 |
| 03 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 75 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 03 |
| 04 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 04 |
| 05 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 05 |
| 06 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 06 |
| 07 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 07 |
| 08 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 08 |
| 09 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 09 |
| 10 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 10 |
| 11 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 11 |
| 12 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 12 |
| 13 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 13 |
| 14 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 14 |
| 15 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 15 |
| 16 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 16 |
| 17 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 17 |
| 18 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 18 |
| 19 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 19 |
| 20 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 20 |
| 21 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 21 |
| 22 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 22 |
| 23 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 23 |
| 24 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 75 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 24 |
| 25 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 25 |
| 26 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 26 |
| 27 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 65 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 27 |
| 28 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 65 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 28 |
| 29 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 29 |
| 30 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 30 |
| 31 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 31 |
| 32 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 32 |
| 33 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 33 |
| 34 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 34 |
| 35 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 70 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 35 |
| 36 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 36 |
| 37 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 37 |
| 38 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 38 |
| 39 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 39 |
| 40 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 40 |
| 41 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 41 |
| 42 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 42 |
| 43 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 43 |
| 44 | SOLDIER LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 44 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 consecutive days
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 907 ft
46.3518, -84.8677 in Chippewa. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Soldier Lake Recreation Area is open from 05-12 to 09-16 , at 907 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Soldier Lake Recreation Area?
Sites at Soldier Lake Recreation Area are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234612).
How much does it cost to camp at Soldier Lake Recreation Area?
Camping at Soldier Lake Recreation Area costs Single Site: $24 per night.
How many campsites does Soldier Lake Recreation Area have?
Soldier Lake Recreation Area has 44 campsites.
Does Soldier Lake Recreation Area have RV hookups?
No. Soldier Lake Recreation Area has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 75 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Soldier Lake Recreation Area?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Soldier Lake Recreation Area; 44 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Soldier Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, Soldier Lake Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Soldier Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Soldier Lake Recreation Area.
When is Soldier Lake Recreation Area open?
Soldier Lake Recreation Area is open from 05-12 to 09-16.
How long can you stay at Soldier Lake Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Soldier Lake Recreation Area is 14 consecutive days.
Who manages Soldier Lake Recreation Area?
Soldier Lake Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Soldier Lake Recreation Area
- Sites
- 10
- Season
- 05-15 to 10-31
- Fee
- Single Site: $16 per night
- Sites
- 25
- Season
- 05-12 to 09-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
- Sites
- 42
- Season
- 05-12 to 09-16
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Raco and campgrounds in Chippewa.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, fireRings, hookups, stayLimit, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Unknown author Unknown author or not provided, Public domain