Soldier Lake
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: St. Ignace, MI, MI
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (59 reviews)
Season: May through October
A quiet, relaxing campground with campsites nestled in the pines surrounding Soldier Lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The campground provides a feeling of remoteness but is still close to roads that lead to some of the best sightseeing the area has to offer.For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.The rustic campground offers shaded single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and a campfire ring.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/soldier-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Quiet, relaxing campground nestled in pines surrounding Soldier Lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with a feeling of remoteness. Two sandy beaches, non-motorized boating, swimming, and access to the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Red Fox, and Striped Skunk present in area. Birdwatching opportunities include Common Nighthawk, Chipping Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, and Red-eyed Vireo.
Insider tips for Soldier Lake: Paved road throughout campground in excellent condition Avoid parking under pines—pine tar is very hard to remove from vehicles Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Skip Soldier Lake if: You need hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You require pull-through sites—all sites are back-in only. You have an RV larger than 35 feet. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations only May-October.
Best time to visit Soldier Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Three Lakes (STRONGS, MI), Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, Mi) (St. Ignace, MI), Monocle Lake (St. Ignace, MI), Carp River Campground (ST. IGNACE, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Soldier Lake
Cell signal at Soldier Lake (St. Ignace, MI): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
A quiet, relaxing campground with campsites nestled in the pines surrounding Soldier Lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The campground provides a feeling of remoteness but is still close to roads that lead to some of the best sightseeing the area has to offer.For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.The rustic campground offers shaded single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and a campfire ring.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryPaved road throughout campground in excellent condition
Avoid parking under pines
pine tar is very hard to remove from vehicles
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
23998 M-28 Raco Michigan 49715 From Sault Ste. Marie, take I-75 approximately 8 miles south to Exit 386. Turn right onto M-28 and travel 21.5 miles west to Forest Road 3138. Turn left and continue less than a mile to the campground.
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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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