Island Lake

Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Munising, MI, MI

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$65 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.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.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.Island Lake offers

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/island-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Island Lake is a small, quiet campground nestled in pine forest offering excellent fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and perch, plus recreation like canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and biking. Campers praise it as serene and secluded with large sites and good privacy, making it an ideal base camp near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Wildlife alert: Common wildlife includes white-tailed deer, raccoons, northern flying squirrels, trumpeter swans, and common snapping turtles. Northern watersnakes and garter snakes are also present.

Insider tips for Island Lake: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand Bring your own boat or canoe; the campground has a boat slip for small carry-in watercraft No hookups available; ensure your RV is self-contained before arriving

Skip Island Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 11 total sites available.

Best time to visit Island Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.

Nearby campgrounds: Council Lake Campsites (Munising, MI), Widewaters Campground (Munising, MI), Pete’S Lake Campground (Munising, MI), Mckeever Cabin (MUNISING, MI).