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
Michelle P
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Nice campground!
Michelle P
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Nice campground!
Stefan D
VerifiedAugust 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
The campground was absolutely beautiful and quiet, the campsites have a pleasant amount of distance from each-other (unlike most state campgrounds that have sites one next to another). Monocle lake was an absolute spectacle to have in the campground, I recommend going stargazing on the lake-shore as most of the campground is very wooded and the canopy does not allow for much of the sky view from the campsites and for sunlight during the day.
It is nicely situated near a lighthouse and Lake Superior (access can be difficult as much of the shoreline is private property, but there are public roads that do lead to the shore, just be careful to not trespass). Tahquamenon Falls is an easy 45 minute drive away from the campground, on the way there are a couple towns (Paradise is a good one) you can stop at to refuel and resupply.
Pet friendly!
The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful:)
Only complaint was that it was nice to have a water spout to get water from, but the water was very distasteful, tasted like the smell of oil/gasoline.
Stefan D
VerifiedAugust 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
The campground was absolutely beautiful and quiet, the campsites have a pleasant amount of distance from each-other (unlike most state campgrounds that have sites one next to another). Monocle lake was an absolute spectacle to have in the campground, I recommend going stargazing on the lake-shore as most of the campground is very wooded and the canopy does not allow for much of the sky view from the campsites and for sunlight during the day.
It is nicely situated near a lighthouse and Lake Superior (access can be difficult as much of the shoreline is private property, but there are public roads that do lead to the shore, just be careful to not trespass). Tahquamenon Falls is an easy 45 minute drive away from the campground, on the way there are a couple towns (Paradise is a good one) you can stop at to refuel and resupply.
Pet friendly!
The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful:)
Only complaint was that it was nice to have a water spout to get water from, but the water was very distasteful, tasted like the smell of oil/gasoline.
Stefan D
VerifiedAugust 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
The campground was absolutely beautiful and quiet, the campsites have a pleasant amount of distance from each-other (unlike most state campgrounds that have sites one next to another). Monocle lake was an absolute spectacle to have in the campground, I recommend going stargazing on the lake-shore as most of the campground is very wooded and the canopy does not allow for much of the sky view from the campsites and for sunlight during the day.
It is nicely situated near a lighthouse and Lake Superior (access can be difficult as much of the shoreline is private property, but there are public roads that do lead to the shore, just be careful to not trespass). Tahquamenon Falls is an easy 45 minute drive away from the campground, on the way there are a couple towns (Paradise is a good one) you can stop at to refuel and resupply.
Pet friendly!
The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful:)
Only complaint was that it was nice to have a water spout to get water from, but the water was very distasteful, tasted like the smell of oil/gasoline.
Stefan D
VerifiedAugust 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
The campground was absolutely beautiful and quiet, the campsites have a pleasant amount of distance from each-other (unlike most state campgrounds that have sites one next to another). Monocle lake was an absolute spectacle to have in the campground, I recommend going stargazing on the lake-shore as most of the campground is very wooded and the canopy does not allow for much of the sky view from the campsites and for sunlight during the day.
It is nicely situated near a lighthouse and Lake Superior (access can be difficult as much of the shoreline is private property, but there are public roads that do lead to the shore, just be careful to not trespass). Tahquamenon Falls is an easy 45 minute drive away from the campground, on the way there are a couple towns (Paradise is a good one) you can stop at to refuel and resupply.
Pet friendly!
The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful:)
Only complaint was that it was nice to have a water spout to get water from, but the water was very distasteful, tasted like the smell of oil/gasoline.
Donna M
VerifiedJuly 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Enjoyed the lake; take time to check out Iroquois Lighthouse nearby along Lake Superior; very welcoming campground host.
Donna M
VerifiedJuly 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Enjoyed the lake; take time to check out Iroquois Lighthouse nearby along Lake Superior; very welcoming campground host.
laurence w
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
very nice campground large sites, peaceful ,well maintained plenty of things to do and see
laurence w
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
very nice campground large sites, peaceful ,well maintained plenty of things to do and see
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
