Au Train Lake Campground

E7900 W, M-28
Munising, MI 49862

Overview

Located at the south end of AuTrain Lake, this campground is favored by anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The quiet setting is great for family trips, and visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities year-round, all less than a day's drive from major urban areas of Michigan and Wisconsin.

Recreation

The large size of the lake provides miles of prime water skiing, boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers can expect a healthy catch of bass and a variety of perch. Canoeing is also popular on AuTrain Lake and the nearby AuTrain River, which meanders into Lake Superior.

The campground also provides access to the popular two-mile Songbird interpretive trail, which winds through forest and field, along bog and lakeshore, and is popular for birding.

A wildlife viewing platform is available at neighboring Buck Bay and Buck Bay Creek.

Facilities

The campground offers dozens of large, wooded campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

A boat ramp is available at the parking area of the campground, and the lot offers plenty of space for turning and parking. Boat rentals are available in AuTrain.

Natural Features

AuTrain Lake is located in the upper peninsula of Michigan, between three of the Great Lakes. It sits amid rolling hills forested with pine and aspen trees, as well as large open and tree-covered wetlands.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.

Nearby Attractions

The city of AuTrain, located on the shores of Lake Superior, is about 5 miles from the campground.

Camp site features

Across 33 camp sites:

Picnic table: all 33 sites
Pets allowed: all 33 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

AuTrain Lake Campground is located in Alger County, about 10 miles southwest of Munising. From AuTrain, travel south on Forest Service Road H03 for about 4 miles, then go a mile east on Forest Road 2276, and then another mile north on Forest Service Road 2596 to the campground. The road splits at the end. Going right to the campground and left to the Boat Launch.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Aaron A

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Reviewed a month ago

The campground was exceptionally clean, the bathrooms were nice, it was very quiet and peaceful. Would absolutely recommend

Scott M

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Reviewed a month ago

Love staying at Au Train campground! Site 29 was perfect for our 25’ Class C. Always enjoy Pam’s Pasties and ice cream at the Northwoods Outpost. Great access to the Pictured Rock area.

Barbara W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very nice campsites. We mostly used as a base for visiting Pictured Rocks and Munising. Heard loons!

Breh R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We LOVED camping here! All of the campsites felt private. The vault toilets were very clean with little smell. Most of the other campers were very quiet and kept to themselves. At night, there were many owls to be heard, which was lovely. We wish we could have stayed for longer. Great value for the quality. Remember your bear spray though!

Ann M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful campground. The host was extremely kind and helpful!!

Lauren P

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We were very happy with this campground as a home base while visiting Pictured Rocks. The campsites were wooded and well spaced apart. We were also pleasantly surprised with how much we could explore in the immediate area. We enjoyed the overlook of the lake and songbird trail. The bathrooms were also very clean. We plan to return.

Availability

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