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
Michelle K
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: COLW
The trail around the lake is a must see!
Merrilyn B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: COLW
Great place to camp. Site 2 was a pull thru site and very roomy. Heavily forested. Electric only. No cell or wifi. We stayed 3 days in a 25 ft motorhome. We'd have stayed longer if available.
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.
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 mile 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!!
John J
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: COLW
Camp Hosts are doing an excellent job in keeping the camp clean. Restrooms are cleaned regularly and always stocked with toilet paper. They are friendly and eager to be helpful
Melissa R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: COLW
I go here every year and as ALWAYS it’s the highlight of our summer. The host is wonderful. Always clean!! Perfect
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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