Colwell Lake Campground

E7900 W, M-28
Munising, MI 49862

Overview

Colwell Lake Campground is situated on Colwell Lake in the center of Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest. Guests of all ages can enjoy nature and the outdoors in this picturesque setting.

The campground has much to offer in terms of recreation, such as swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking, and can accommodate families, individuals, small groups, RV and tent campers with several amenities.

Recreation

With an excellent swimming beach, boat access and an accessible fishing pier, Colwell Lake has plenty to offer families and anglers.

Largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, perch and bluegill are all available in the lake. The facility also provides a leisurely 2 mile hiking and snowshoeing trail.

Facilities

The campground consists of many individual family sites, as well as a group site that can hold 24 people and two tent-only sites along the lake shore. Sites are equipped with campfire rings, lantern posts and tent pads, with vault toilets and drinking water located throughout the facility.

A picnic area sits adjacent to the sandy swimming beach. Pedestal grills and tables for individual families or small groups are provided.

Boaters will find a boat ramp and launching pier near the campground entrance. There is adequate space for parking and a trailer turn-around.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, on the eastern shore of the 145-acre Colwell Lake. The area is forested with a variety of deciduous and conifer trees, and some campsites overlook the water.

Nearby Attractions

Big Island, Fish and Straits lakes are all within 25 miles of the campground.

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 40 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 4 of 40 sites
Fire pit: 15 of 40 sites
Picnic table: 31 of 40 sites
Pets allowed: 31 of 40 sites
Group sites: 1 of 40 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 24 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

Discount only applies to base rate. Note: A $4.00 per night electrical hookup fee applies to Electric sites.

Directions

From Manistique, Michigan, drive north 25 miles on State Route 94 to Forest Road 2246. Turn right (east) and drive 0.5 miles to the campground road.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Mary C

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful park and well maintained and spacious campsites.

Elinore W

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Reviewed a month ago

Gorgeous!! Nicely spaced sites for privacy.

mary b

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Reviewed a month ago

Facility was well taken care of and beautiful right on the lake. Some privacy

Michelle B

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Reviewed a month ago

Camping at Colwell Lake was beautiful and conveniently located. The lake was clear and shallow out a long way by our campsite (24). The facility is located midway between Northern and Southern activities. It was a great long weekend.

Lawrence E

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Reviewed a month ago

Nice place

Kim S

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Reviewed a month ago

The hosts for this campground are so welcoming and always available for information. The sites are clean and roomy. Sunrise and sunsets on Lake Colwell are phenomenal. Lake Superior and Pictured rocks shore are under an hour drive from the campground.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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