Colwell Lake Campground
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Munising, MI, MI
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$80 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (118 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.The campground consists of many individual
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Colwell Lake Campground offers excellent recreation including swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking on a scenic lake in Hiawatha National Forest. Google reviewers consistently praise the huge sites, clean facilities, and helpful camp hosts, with a 4.7/5 rating from 107 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, North American river otters, and snowshoe hares are present in the area. Bird species include rose-breasted grosbeaks, pine grosbeaks, and ruffed grouse. Common snapping turtles and painted turtles inhabit the lake.
Insider tips for Colwell Lake Campground: Some sites are first-come, first-served according to camper reports Book early as this is a popular federal campground Plan for potentially long walks to water spigots based on camper experience
Skip Colwell Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Colwell Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Crooked Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), Steuben Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Clear Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), East Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Colwell Lake Campground
Cell signal at Colwell Lake Campground (Munising, MI): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entrySome sites are first-come, first-served according to camper reports
Book early as this is a popular federal campground
Plan for potentially long walks to water spigots based on camper experience
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hiawatha National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hiawatha National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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