Colwell Lake Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Munising, MI · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 60 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 30 amp
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites40
Sites Accepting RVs32
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites40
Max RV Length60 ft
Max Amps30
Electric Hookup Sites4
Pull-Through Sites5
Back-In Sites28
SurfaceGravel

Location

46.2216667, -86.4375 · E7900 W, M-28 , Munising , MI 49862

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Description

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.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

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

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.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING PICNICKING SWIMMING SITE

Details

FeeDiscount only applies to base rate. Note: A $4.00 per night electrical hookup fee applies to Electric sites.
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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