About Colwell Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 20
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (236)
What Guests Are Saying
Colwell Lake Campground offers large, private sites that are well-maintained and provide a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among campers. The camp hosts, Carol and Jerry, are highly praised for their friendliness and attentiveness, ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors. While some concerns were raised about the road conditions leading to the campground and limited water facilities, the overall cleanliness and beautiful surroundings contribute to a positive camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Colwell Lake Campground offers large, private sites that are well-maintained and provide a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among campers. The camp hosts, Carol and Jerry, are highly praised for their friendliness and attentiveness, ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors. While some concerns were raised about the road conditions leading to the campground and limited water facilities, the overall cleanliness and beautiful surroundings contribute to a positive camping experience.
Review Summary
Richard S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: COLW
I had to scold the Host for doing such a good job cleaning the vault toilets, It made the last campground I stayed in look so awful! I was there over Labor day Weekend and the kids and parents were all having a ton of fun. Not the quietest weekend, but you have to expect that. Love the 2 mile trail around the lake and the individual beach we had at our site (Every Site). Nice forest trails just out off the main road and City comforts were just 15 miles away.
Richard S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: COLW
I had to scold the Host for doing such a good job cleaning the vault toilets, It made the last campground I stayed in look so awful! I was there over Labor day Weekend and the kids and parents were all having a ton of fun. Not the quietest weekend, but you have to expect that. Love the 2 mile trail around the lake and the individual beach we had at our site (Every Site). Nice forest trails just out off the main road and City comforts were just 15 miles away.
Dan W
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: COLW
The campground is 5 star but unfortunately other campers really ruined the experience. Loud music at a campsite in the evenings and people with a loud boat on a lake that should really be a no-wake lake. The sites were large and easy to back into with a fifth wheel. Site 25 is listed as pull-through but it is a back in site..
Dan W
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: COLW
The campground is 5 star but unfortunately other campers really ruined the experience. Loud music at a campsite in the evenings and people with a loud boat on a lake that should really be a no-wake lake. The sites were large and easy to back into with a fifth wheel. Site 25 is listed as pull-through but it is a back in site..
Steve E
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: COLW
Had again another great experience at Colwell Lake. As always the host are very friendly and helpful.
Steve E
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: COLW
Had again another great experience at Colwell Lake. As always the host are very friendly and helpful.
Edward G
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: COLW
Our dog was attacked. No size or breed limits. Half wolf dog allowed to snarl and bark all day at anyone or anything. Great Dane attacked our dog with no repercussion from the host.
Dogs allowed to bark all day. Very noisy.
Trash and beer cans and bottles around our campsite.
ATVs drive right past the ‘no atv’ sign and driving thru the campground. This is allowed by host.
No trash cans at dump station. All trash receptacles are in middle of campground and smells like a dump.
Bathrooms are clean.
Edward G
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: COLW
Our dog was attacked. No size or breed limits. Half wolf dog allowed to snarl and bark all day at anyone or anything. Great Dane attacked our dog with no repercussion from the host.
Dogs allowed to bark all day. Very noisy.
Trash and beer cans and bottles around our campsite.
ATVs drive right past the ‘no atv’ sign and driving thru the campground. This is allowed by host.
No trash cans at dump station. All trash receptacles are in middle of campground and smells like a dump.
Bathrooms are clean.
Jon P
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: COLW
This is a great campground! Very spacious and level gravel sites with electricity,
What made this campground great was its focus on access to Colwell Lake via a trail that went all the way around the lake, well maintained brush that felt natural, but allowed full view of the lake while having a nice forest walk. Even the bugs seemed less bothersome that most of the the other campgrounds we stayed at during our last journey in July.
Jon P
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: COLW
This is a great campground! Very spacious and level gravel sites with electricity,
What made this campground great was its focus on access to Colwell Lake via a trail that went all the way around the lake, well maintained brush that felt natural, but allowed full view of the lake while having a nice forest walk. Even the bugs seemed less bothersome that most of the the other campgrounds we stayed at during our last journey in July.
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.
Colwell Lake Campground is accessible via State Route 94, which is approximately 25 miles south from Manistique.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.2217 / -86.4375
Elevation: 230 feet
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: June 5, 2026
