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Island Lake (Mi)

Huron-Manistee National Forests — lakeside, fishing

Location: Mio, MI, MI

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Island Lake Campground is a popular campground and picnic area featuring a swimming beach marked with buoys on the 58-acre Island Lake. Located on the southern edge of the Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest, this site is a short drive North on M-33 from Rose City, MI. This site is gated in the off-season.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Island Lake Campground is a popular federal recreation area featuring a 58-acre lake with a swimming beach, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and water activities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a quiet, clean, well-maintained campground with a nice sandy beach and good-sized sites.

Wildlife alert: Kirtland's Warbler, Eastern Bluebird, Scarlet Tanager, Trumpeter Swan, North American Porcupine, Coyote, White-tailed Deer, and Painted Turtle documented in the area

Insider tips for Island Lake (Mi): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring a self-contained RV or prepare for vault toilets; there are no hookups The campground is gated in the off-season, so plan visits within May-October window

Skip Island Lake (Mi) if: You need RV hookups (electric, water, sewer) — none available at most sites. You require level paved pads — reviewers note uneven, unlevel surfaces. You need year-round access — seasonal operations only.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Wagner Lake (Mi) (Mio, MI), Chimney Loop Campground (Mio, MI), Mack Lake Orv Campground (Mio, MI), Meadows Orv Campground (Mio, MI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Island Lake (Mi)

Cell signal at Island Lake (Mi) (Mio, 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.

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    Mio, MI, MI★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Island Lake Campground is a popular campground and picnic area featuring a swimming beach marked with buoys on the 58-acre Island Lake. Located on the southern edge of the Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest, this site is a short drive North on M-33 from Rose City, MI. This site is gated in the off-season.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV70 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups (electric, water, sewer) — none available at most sites✕ You require level paved pads — reviewers note uneven, unlevel surfaces✕ You need year-round access — seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

    Bring a self-contained RV or prepare for vault toilets; there are no hookups

    The campground is gated in the off-season, so plan visits within May-October window

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Kirtland's Warbler, Eastern Bluebird, Scarlet Tanager, Trumpeter Swan, North American Porcupine, Coyote, White-tailed Deer, and Painted Turtle documented in the area

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
    Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
    989-826-3252· Huron-Manistee National Forests
    sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov
    Getting there →

    From West Branch: Travel east on M-55 for 5 miles. Turn left and travel north on M-33 for 16 miles. Turn left and travel west on Loon Lake Loop Rd. for 1 mile. The site is located on the left.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Huron-Manistee National Forests fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Huron-Manistee National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Island Lake (Mi) cost per night?+
    Island Lake (Mi) costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Island Lake (Mi) open?+
    Island Lake (Mi) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Island Lake (Mi) have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Island Lake (Mi)?+
    Island Lake (Mi) can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Island Lake (Mi)?+
    Island Lake (Mi) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Island Lake (Mi)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Island Lake (Mi) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Island Lake (Mi) open, and what are check-in times?+
    Island Lake (Mi) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Huron-Manistee National Forest: Island Lake Campground and Day Use AreaHuron Adventure Planner
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    ●Data sources on this page
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
    api.inaturalist.org
    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
    pollen.googleapis.com
    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
    api.sunrise-sunset.org
    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

    CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

    $15 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Island Lake (Mi) cost per night?+
    What season is Island Lake (Mi) open?+
    Does Island Lake (Mi) have hookups?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Wagner Lake (Mi)

    Mio, MI

    From $15/night

    Chimney Loop Campground

    Mio, MI

    From $30/night

    Mack Lake Orv Campground

    Mio, MI

    From $15/night

    Meadows Orv Campground

    Mio, MI

    From $10/night

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