Island Lake

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E7900 W, M-28
Munising, MI 49862

Overview

Island Lake Campground is a small and quiet campground nestled in a mostly pine forest. Island Lake offers great fishing for anglers with small boats or canoes.

Recreation

Island Lake offers excellent fishing and canoeing or kayaking. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, blue gill and perch. The campground offers fishing from shore. Island Lake Campground features a boat slip for small carry-in boats or canoes. Other popular activities include hiking, biking and ATV trails.

Facilities

This small campground offers a group site and single-family sites that can be doubled-up to occupy two families. Note: Each family has to pay a site fee if doubled up on one site.

Natural Features

Although there are a few mixed hardwood trees in the area, this campground is favored by those individuals who like to camp in a classic pine forest setting.

Nearby Attractions

There are many waterfalls to see in the area, as well as the popular Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Grand Island, located just 15 miles away at Lake Superior.

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 11 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 1 of 11 sites
  • Picnic table: all 11 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 11 sites
  • Group sites: 1 of 11 sites
  • Longest RV: 45 ft
  • Largest party: 16 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From the intersection of M-28 and Forest Highway 13, just a couple miles east of Munising, drive south 8.8 miles to FR 2268, or Buckhorn Road. Turn right (southwest) on FR 2268 and drive 2.2 miles on FR 2268 and FR 2254 to FR 2557. Turn left (south) on FR 2557 and drive 0.8 mile to Island Lake Campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Tamara L
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Very quiet campground. Never spoke with anyone in charge. My site was off by itself and private. Enjoyed the time there.
Kevin G
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The camp ground is well kept and was nice and quiet. Had some luck fishing for pan fish, however bring some waders so you can walk past the weeds off the shoreline. If you want to grab a good meal and a cold beer, the Buckhorn resort is a 5 minute drive. Place is great
Kari F
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Island lake campground is remote and quiet! Just what we were looking for. We took a short trip into Munising each day to enjoy the Pictured Rocks National Park and do some hiking. We also took the sunset boat cruise to see the rocks from the water. Highly recommend the sunset cruise as the sunlight really makes it a beautiful way to end the day. The campground had several of the reservable sites booked, but people did not show up. The only thing we found to be disappointing was the water. The hand pump was very rusty and not appealing to drink, so we filled our water jug at a different location. Definitely would camp at Island Lake in the future!
Georgina D
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Reviewed 4 months ago
We enjoyed our visit. Thank you.
ALEXANDER B
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Reviewed 9 months ago
Great campground. Small rustic and pretty easy to find. Several locations to put in kayaks or canoes. Fish will bite but tend to be small. A great introduction for fishing from a kayak. Lots of birds from woodpeckers to swans the beavers may have moved on but they left some downed logs. Far enough from town to get the night sky you have been looking for.
Jeanie M
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Reviewed a year ago
This was our 2nd stay at site 6! We love the easy access to the absolutely beautiful lake! A fish with very cast! We will definitely be adding to our number of stays at this park!
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Season dates

Walk In season

May 14, 2027 – May 20, 2027

First come, first served

Peak season

May 21, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027

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Walk In season

May 12, 2028 – May 18, 2028

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Peak season

May 19, 2028 – Sep 16, 2028

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