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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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Island, Fish and Straits lakes are all within 25 miles of the campground.
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.
Discount only applies to base rate.
Note: A $4.00 per night electrical hookup fee applies to Electric sites.
Definitely in the middle of nowhere! I loved it, no reception 😭 but they had bathrooms that aren't bathrooms so definitely better than nothing and surrounded by nothing but nature! Loved it and can't wait to go back someday!
Great campground! We had lot 30 its very spacious and beautiful lot that faces the lake. Vault toilets but very clean. Nice beach to swim. We didn't had shore power but oy 22$ a night. Weather was perfect around 75F mid July so no needed AC or heat at night. Mosquitoes was a bit nuts even during the day. So def don't forget the spray or fogger so you can enjoy evening by the fire...Aldo nice 2mile hike or bike around the lake trail. We had a great time and I definitely recommend this place!
Amazing campground hosts. The campground is very well kept and maintained. Big sites. Some are first come and some are reservable. Half of the sites are on the shore. There are a few sites with 30amp electric. There is a dump station with potable water as well as fresh potable water spigots located within the campground. Nice CLEAN vault toilets. Day use area with picnic tables and a sandy beach. Swim area is roped off for demarcation. There is also a boat ramp. Quiet place good for families or couples no cell service.
Overall it is the host that is to be commended for keeping the place sooo nice. Friendly folks and helpful with information. We had the site right next to them. Enjoyed the trails there too!
Stayed here mid-September. Love love love the rustic sites. Vault toilets were clean. We had a direct view of the lake from our site. The sites were large and secluded. We'll come back.
