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Reviews (272)
What Guests Are Saying
Colwell Lake Campground offers a beautiful and serene camping experience with spacious, well-maintained sites nestled among mature trees. Guests appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, friendly and accommodating hosts, and easy access to recreational activities like hiking, fishing, and paddling. However, some reviews highlight concerns about the rough entrance road and occasional noise from nearby generators and traffic.
What Guests Are Saying
Colwell Lake Campground offers a beautiful and serene camping experience with spacious, well-maintained sites nestled among mature trees. Guests appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, friendly and accommodating hosts, and easy access to recreational activities like hiking, fishing, and paddling. However, some reviews highlight concerns about the rough entrance road and occasional noise from nearby generators and traffic.
Review Summary
Thomas B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: COLW
The campground was pretty much standard issue. The lakeside sites are sought after for good reason but our second row site was generous,clean and private. Walk-in sites looked super.
Don't miss the walking/bicycle trail around the lake.
The campground host is tops!
Thomas B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: COLW
The campground was pretty much standard issue. The lakeside sites are sought after for good reason but our second row site was generous,clean and private. Walk-in sites looked super.
Don't miss the walking/bicycle trail around the lake.
The campground host is tops!
Laura C
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: COLW
Nice size campsites, and the bathrooms are nicer than the typical latrine. The lake was right there and that was nice and Munising was only 28 minutes away. It was a great home base.
Darlene H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: COLW
Colwell Lake Campground is fantastic. It's one off our favorite campgrounds. The lake is gorgeous; providing great swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating and a lovely path to hike around the lake.
Ben and Deb are marvelous hosts. They keep the campground neat and welcoming. They are friendly and very helpful.
The attractions nearby are Pictured Rocks, Miner's Castle, Miner's Beach, waterfalls, the Log Slide, Big Springs, Fayette Historical State Park, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
Laura C
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: COLW
Nice size campsites, and the bathrooms are nicer than the typical latrine. The lake was right there and that was nice and Munising was only 28 minutes away. It was a great home base.
Darlene H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: COLW
Colwell Lake Campground is fantastic. It's one off our favorite campgrounds. The lake is gorgeous; providing great swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating and a lovely path to hike around the lake.
Ben and Deb are marvelous hosts. They keep the campground neat and welcoming. They are friendly and very helpful.
The attractions nearby are Pictured Rocks, Miner's Castle, Miner's Beach, waterfalls, the Log Slide, Big Springs, Fayette Historical State Park, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
Steven T
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: COLW
This is a beautiful campground with roomy sites on the lake. The camp host, Ben, went out of his way to upgrade our site when a better site became available due to a cancellation. Be sure to enjoy the 2 mi hiking trail which goes around the lake.
Steven T
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: COLW
This is a beautiful campground with roomy sites on the lake. The camp host, Ben, went out of his way to upgrade our site when a better site became available due to a cancellation. Be sure to enjoy the 2 mi hiking trail which goes around the lake.
Sara H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: COLW
I can't say enough about this campground. It was so peaceful. The spaces are huge.
Lawrence C
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: COLW
We had a great stay at Colwell Lake Campground! We camped on the lake side an it was nice to be able to take a few steps to be able to fish or enjoy the view! The camp site was nice and clean with a good firepit and grill for cooking. There is a little space between you and the next camper, which is nice for privacy. There are plenty of bathrooms and easy access to trash. The walking path around the lake is also very nice for an early morning stroll. We will be back for sure!!
Location & Directions for Colwell Lake Campground
P.O. Box 171, Munising, MI 49862 United States
Elevation: 230 ft
Getting There
From Manistique, Michigan, drive north 25 mi on State Route 94 to Forest Road 2246. Turn right (east) and drive 0.5 mi to the campground road.
Highway access
Colwell Lake Campground is accessible via State Route 94, which is approximately 25 miles south from Manistique.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Reserved sites must be occupied by checkout time (NOON) the day after arrival, or they will be forfeited.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at the swim beach as there are no lifeguards present.
Pets
- Each site is allowed a maximum of two pets.
Site types & loops
- Guests are not allowed to switch sites upon arrival.
Vehicles & parking
- One RV with a tow vehicle or one vehicle per tent site is allowed. Most sites can accommodate one extra vehicle for a nightly fee.
Cancellation policy
- Reservations cannot be modified once the start date has begun.
- Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee, and the non-refundable reservation fee will not be returned.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood from outside the area is not permitted to prevent the spread of pests.
Local regulations
- For more information about Hiawatha National Forest, refer to the provided link.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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