About Council Lake Campsites
Number of accommodations: 4
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (18)
What Guests Are Saying
Council Lake Campsites offers a variety of well-situated sites, particularly #2 and #3, which provide water access and trail connections for canoeing and hiking. Visitors appreciate the serene and secluded atmosphere, with Site #4 noted for its beauty. While some facilities like the toilet and fire pit could use improvement, the overall experience is positive, with friendly park service and a strong desire from guests to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Council Lake Campsites offers a variety of well-situated sites, particularly #2 and #3, which provide water access and trail connections for canoeing and hiking. Visitors appreciate the serene and secluded atmosphere, with Site #4 noted for its beauty. While some facilities like the toilet and fire pit could use improvement, the overall experience is positive, with friendly park service and a strong desire from guests to return.
Review Summary
Randy S
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
. Fire pit full of trash, toilet unacceptable,
James W
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
The photos of the site were poor. When we got there we couldn't fit into the campsite.
Nancy K
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
All 4 sites were amazing. Sites #2 and #3 had water access. We were even able to put the canoe in from #2. Site #2 had access to a trail as well. We reserved both #2 and #3 for a couple nights, because the sites were so small and we wanted privacy. We did have someone on #3 for a couple nights, and it wasn't bad. Site #4 is right at the beach/boat launch and was disappointed that it was already reserved, but honestly, I would take #2 for it's access to the lake and trail and more private; especially if you can get #2 and #3. Site #1 is across the road and all by itself and wooded so if you are not interested in being on the water it's perfect and a very short walk to the beach/boat launch. Sites 1, 2 and 3 are extremely close to the vaulted toilet. It was older but clean.
Kylie R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
Quiet and secluded but still have a few other site neighbors, great access to (what I assume is )council lake
Mahesh S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
Very Awesome site. Site NO 4 is very beautiful. Very serene. I will go there again and again
Just carry extra protection for mosquitoes.
Kay P
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
Very nice ! Had a storm come threw and tree blocked the road.
20 min. Later we had park service there and cleared the road !
Thank you for everything
Brianne B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
I love to camp at Council Lake. I grew up in Wetmore just down the road. I will be back. Thank you!
Dan H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
Secluded campsites on a very nice lake
Phillip N
VerifiedOctober 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
Campsite 1 is the best flat spot for a tent, larger groups would fit on 2&3 as they are next to each other. Site 4 has the best view and access to the water but very limited flat space for a tent. Excellent relaxing campsite.
Debbie H
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: COUNCIL LAKE CAMPSITE
Beautiful!! Excellent kayaking.
Location Council Lake Campsites
Address:
Munising Ranger District
Munising, MI, 49862
United States
From Munising, Michigan, take Highway M-28 east towards Shingleton.
- Turn right (south) on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and drive 9.9 miles south to Forest Road 2261.
- Turn right (west) onto Forest Road 226 and drive 1.7 miles.
- Continue until the road ends at Council Lake.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.2416 / -86.6472
Elevation: 253 feet
Policies & Rules
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Pack-in, Pack-out policy |
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There is a 14 day stay limit. |
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No drinking water is provided at the campsite. |
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Campsite cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours. |
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Campsite must be occupied the first night of your reservation. |
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Off-road vehicle use is prohibited at the campsite and in the surrounding areas. |
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You are welcome to collect firewood from the area surrounding your campsite. Remember that any firewood that you collect must be DEAD AND DOWN. |
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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. |
