Warning
GeneralOpening day for Monocle Lake has been postponed to June 12th, 2026, due to a Forest Service paving project. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
About Monocle Lake
Number of accommodations: 27
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (154)
What Guests Are Saying
Monocle Lake offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with large, private sites and a lovely swimming lake, perfect for hiking and kayaking. Camp hosts receive high praise for their friendliness and cleanliness of facilities. However, some guests noted issues with site descriptions and the presence of generators despite restrictions, and suggested the addition of a dump station.
What Guests Are Saying
Monocle Lake offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with large, private sites and a lovely swimming lake, perfect for hiking and kayaking. Camp hosts receive high praise for their friendliness and cleanliness of facilities. However, some guests noted issues with site descriptions and the presence of generators despite restrictions, and suggested the addition of a dump station.
Review Summary
Pete B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great campground!!!!! Loved the location (15 minutes West of Sault Ste Marie and about 1 hour from Whitefish Point. The campground has different hosts every year and, the hosts this year, Larry and his wife, were AMAZING and some of the nicest people I have ever met. Coming around and asking if I needed help, Larry even helped me put up my tent and build a fire! The sites are nice and separated and the campground is super quiet. I barely saw a soul. It is rustic with just pit toilets, but, if you're fine with it, it's no big deal. Monocle Lake itself is beautiful and quiet as well. Overall, amazing stay! Loved it so much!
Pete B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great campground!!!!! Loved the location (15 minutes West of Sault Ste Marie and about 1 hour from Whitefish Point. The campground has different hosts every year and, the hosts this year, Larry and his wife, were AMAZING and some of the nicest people I have ever met. Coming around and asking if I needed help, Larry even helped me put up my tent and build a fire! The sites are nice and separated and the campground is super quiet. I barely saw a soul. It is rustic with just pit toilets, but, if you're fine with it, it's no big deal. Monocle Lake itself is beautiful and quiet as well. Overall, amazing stay! Loved it so much!
James D
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
This is a really nice park and, while the restroom facilities are a little older than many in the southern part of the state, they were clean and well-kept. The ranger at the registration booth was very courteous and helpful. The bike trail that runs right beside the park was very handy and we enjoyed a pleasant ride. We were on our way to the UP and this was a great stopping point on the way.
Chris B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great campground. sites are spread out and not on top of each other.
James D
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
This is a really nice park and, while the restroom facilities are a little older than many in the southern part of the state, they were clean and well-kept. The ranger at the registration booth was very courteous and helpful. The bike trail that runs right beside the park was very handy and we enjoyed a pleasant ride. We were on our way to the UP and this was a great stopping point on the way.
Chris B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great campground. sites are spread out and not on top of each other.
Marius G
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great campground, host very friendly, clean restrooms.
Rosa B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Clean park restrooms were very clean. Sites are big. Camp host has budles of wood for sale.
Dancing crane coffee house is a must stop at if you are coffee drinker.
Whitefish bay scenic byway has beautiful stops.
Marius G
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great campground, host very friendly, clean restrooms.
Rosa B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Clean park restrooms were very clean. Sites are big. Camp host has budles of wood for sale.
Dancing crane coffee house is a must stop at if you are coffee drinker.
Whitefish bay scenic byway has beautiful stops.
Location Monocle Lake
Address:
N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road
St. Ignace, MI, 49760
United States
12600 E Lakeshore Drive Brimley Michigan 49715
From Bay Mills, travel west on County Road 42 (Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway) for approximately half a mile, then turn south on Forest Road 3699 to the campground entrance.
Monocle Lake Campground is accessible via County Road 42 (Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway), which connects to M-129 approximately 10 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.4725 / -84.6392
Elevation: 196 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
- Check-out time is at 12:00 PM.
- There is no office at this location; it has a self-pay station. Reservations cannot be modified here.
General
- Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Firewood from outside the area is not allowed to prevent pest spread. Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site.
Cancellation policy
- Reservations cannot be exchanged for walk-up sites.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralOpening day for Monocle Lake has been postponed to June 12th, 2026, due to a Forest Service paving project. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
