Colwell Lake Campground Near Munising, MI

About Colwell Lake Campground

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.

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2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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Dump station on site

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🚐 002, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 004, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 006, Loop: COLW RV

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🚐 008, Loop: COLW RV

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🚐 009, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010, Loop: COLW RV

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🚐 012, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 013, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 014, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 015, Loop: COLW RV

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🚐 016, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 018, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 020, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 023, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 024, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 025, Loop: COLW RV

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🚐 026, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 030, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 031, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

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🚐 002, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 004, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 006, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 008, Loop: COLW RV

Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 009, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 012, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 013, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 014, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 015, Loop: COLW RV

Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 016, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 018, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 020, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 023, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 024, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 025, Loop: COLW RV

Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 026, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 030, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 031, Loop: COLW RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 GP, Loop: GRP RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel

Reviews

272 reviews

Summary

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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.

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4.6

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Lawrence C

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August 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!!

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Sara H

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August 11, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: COLW

I can't say enough about this campground. It was so peaceful. The spaces are huge.

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Lawrence C

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August 11, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: COLW

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Sara H

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August 11, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: COLW

I can't say enough about this campground. It was so peaceful. The spaces are huge.

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Steven T

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August 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.

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Steven T

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August 12, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: COLW

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Darlene H

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August 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.

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Laura C

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August 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.

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Darlene H

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August 13, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: COLW

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Laura C

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August 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.

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Location & Directions for Colwell Lake Campground

P.O. Box 171, Munising, MI 49862 United States

Elevation: 230 ft

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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.

Nearest town

Munising, MI - 21 mi

About 23 min to downtown

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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