North and South Gemini Lakes are connected to each other. The lakes sit in the broader Lake Superior watershed in Schoolcraft County. Cusino Lake is nearby but not directly connected.
Gemini Lakes are in the central Upper Peninsula where winters are long and cold, so the lakes likely freeze reliably. Ice fishing is plausible given the pike and walleye population, though no specific ice fishing activity was noted in reviews. Always check ice thickness locally before heading out.
Are there campgrounds on Gemini Lakes?
Is there a boat launch on Gemini Lakes?
Can you swim in Gemini Lakes?
How do I get to Gemini Lakes?
How much does it cost to camp at Gemini Lakes?
Are there mosquitoes at Gemini Lakes?
Can you bring a camper or RV to Gemini Lakes?
Gemini Lakes sit in the deep woods of Schoolcraft County — a pair of connected lakes accessed via long dirt roads, well off the grid. This is true Upper Peninsula backcountry: no electric hookups, no showers, vault toilets, and hand-pump water. What you get in return is quiet water, lakefront campsites, and surprisingly decent fishing. Campers report catching 18–20" northern pike regularly and pulling legal walleye for shore dinners. Perch and rock bass round out the catch.
Two state forest campgrounds serve the lakes — North Gemini and South Gemini — with roughly 8–10 sites each. Many sites sit directly on the water or have trail access down to the lake, and spacing is generous enough for privacy. The South Gemini campground allows only non-motorized boats, making it dead quiet for kayaking and canoeing. Expect serious mosquitoes in summer — multiple campers emphasize bringing Thermacells and heavy-duty bug spray. Cell service is essentially nonexistent, and Google Maps directions to the campgrounds are notoriously unreliable, so download offline maps or get directions in advance. Despite the rustic setup, sites run $20–22/night plus an $11 vehicle fee, which some campers find steep for what's offered.