Campsite for booking · Munising

Colwell Lake Campground

via Recreation.gov Munising, MI, Munising, Michigan, United States

Overview

Pitches
40
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 12:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Electric hook-upListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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.

Fees: Discount only applies to base rate.

Note: A $4.00 per night electrical hookup fee applies to Electric sites.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Colwell Lake Campground
    Campsite · Munising, Michigan
    160 m from the pick-up area
  2. Campsite near Munising
    Campsite · Munising, Michigan
    4.8 km from the pick-up area
  3. Little Bass Lake Campground
    Campsite · Manistique, Michigan
    6.6 km from the pick-up area
  4. Bass Lake Campsite
    Campsite · Manistique, Michigan
    6.9 km from the pick-up area
  5. Triangle Lake II
    Campsite · Munising, Michigan
    7.5 km from the pick-up area
  6. Indian River Campground
    Campsite · Manistique, Michigan
    7.8 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Munising
    Service point · Munising, Michigan · PaidWaterWaste
    32 km from the pick-up area
  2. Curtains
    Water point · Munising, MichiganWater
    28 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Colwell Lake Campground. CampsiteFull map

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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