About Colwell Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 20
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (118)
What Guests Are Saying
Colwell Lake Campground is praised for its spacious and private sites, friendly and accommodating hosts, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and a beautiful nature trail around the lake. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the campground's proximity to various points of interest. However, many reviews note concerns about the poor condition of the access road and occasional noise from generators and other campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Colwell Lake Campground is praised for its spacious and private sites, friendly and accommodating hosts, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and a beautiful nature trail around the lake. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the campground's proximity to various points of interest. However, many reviews note concerns about the poor condition of the access road and occasional noise from generators and other campers.
Review Summary
Andy S
VerifiedNovember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: COLW
best 2nd year coming here and COUNTING.
Matt G
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: COLW
We reserved a spot weeks ago but discovered on arrival that the neighbor camper planned to run a generator constantly. Fortunately the camp hosts allowed us to choose a different spot - the nearest neighbor also had a generator but they were at least more considerate about using it (and it was a lower decibel one). We had the last spot on the lane (#32 I believe) and the road noise was considerable. Thankfully, there was limited overnight traffic. Seems like peace and quiet aren’t a lot of campers’ ideals at campgrounds, or my expectations are unrealistic. On the plus side, sites were large and fairly private, and the location was good if planning to visit Lakes Michigan and Superior in the same trip. Pretty lake but didn’t fish it.
Melissa P
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: COLW
Hosts were fantastic once again :)
Mallory R
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: COLW
The campgrounds were wonderful. Privacy between sites was just right and we found the trail around the lake wonderfully maintained and peaceful. It was a great experience.
Nancy S
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: COLW
All the camp sites are exceptionally big. The sites are private due to many trees and vegetation between the sites. Hiking trail around the lake is enjoyable. The road going to the sites is paved. Camp hosts are very friendly.
Steve E
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: COLW
We always enjoy camping at Colwell Lake. The hosts are always friendly and go out of their way to welcome the campers. It's a shame the road going into the camp ground has not been fixed all summer. The potholes are horrible and dangerous if you want to walk or ride a bike on that road!!!
JOHN J
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: COLW
Campground hosts are doing an excellent job of keeping the campsites and bathrooms clean. Large camping sites.
Sheri P
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: COLW
Our site was large and clean with a great view of the lake. We love this campground because it is small and remote. Campground host Gerry and Carol are wonderful and so accommodating. It was good to see them back this year. They recommended a general store/eatery called the Midway. The fresh fried superior whitefish was amazing!
wilson m
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: COLW
nice private camp sites, quiet setting, beautiful lake. Make time to walk or ride your bike around the 2 mile path that circles the lake. Camp hosts were absolutely wonderful and super helpful. We'll definitely return next year!
Kenneth H
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: COLW
The campground itself was very clean. But the driveway coming into the campground was very poor. Lots of potholes very dangerous for our truck
Location Colwell Lake Campground
Address:
P.O. Box 171
Munising, MI, 49862
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.2217 / -86.4375
Elevation: 230 feet
Policies & Rules
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No lifeguards present at swim beach; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times |
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Two pets per site |
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No switching sites upon arrival |
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Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. |
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Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. |
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Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. |
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Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity). |
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Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information. |
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