About Colwell Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 20
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Dump Station
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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
Maurice B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: COLW
Great Camp host and facilities were great.
David K
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: COLW
We had heard about Colwell Lake and stopped for a couple of days in September. Our site backed up to the lake - what a wonderful place to relax. The campground is surrounded by lots of woods but it's not too far to some good restaurants. Our kind of place - we'll be back!
Michele R
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: COLW
Love this campground! Unfortunately I have an elderly family member that I call everyday, but there is no cell phone coverage for close to 15 miles so I have to drive each day 30 miles to call. So I have decreased my stays at the campground. Even tried a hotspot to no avail! Other than that we love the big sites and privacy. Also a beautiful lake!
Norm B
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: COLW
Lake and campground were quite busy but enjoyed our time at camp.
Eric W
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: COLW
Fishing was good. Campsite was nice. Walking/hiking trail was nice. We love the rustic type campgrounds. Relatively kid friendly. Has swimming. We will stay here again
Rebecca F
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: COLW
Great location!
geri m
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: COLW
Quite, Clean,Beautiful
Dr. Juli W
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: COLW
I’ve been camping here since a child in the 70’s.
This year’s solo camping at &Colwell was fabulous; still well preserved natural beauty. Loved the convenience of online booking. I’ll be back!
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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