Monocle Lake Near St. Ignace, MI

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About Monocle Lake

Monocle Lake Campground offers a a relaxing place to fish, swim and hike along the shores of scenic Monocle Lake just off Lake Superior. It is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the northeastern corner of the Hiawatha National Forest. The campground is centrally located among many recreational opportunities in the Sault Ste. Marie area, including the Whitefish Bay National Scenic Byway and Tahquamenon Falls.

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2026 (Current year)

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🚐 01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 02, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 04, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 05, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 06, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 07, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 08, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 09, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 11, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 12, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 22, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 23, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 28, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade

🚐 31, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 32, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 34, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 35, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 37, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 38, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 39, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 41, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 42, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel

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🚐 01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 02, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 04, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 05, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 06, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 07, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 08, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 09, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 11, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 12, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 22, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 23, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 28, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade

🚐 31, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 32, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 34, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 35, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 37, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 38, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 39, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 41, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 42, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel

Reviews

168 reviews

Summary

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Monocle Lake campground offers a beautiful, peaceful setting with spacious, private sites and clean facilities, making it a favored choice for campers. Many guests appreciated the friendly camp hosts and enjoyed activities like hiking to scenic overlooks and kayaking on the lake. While some noted the lack of modern conveniences and issues with generator use, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a rustic camping experience.

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4.6

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4 stars 28.0% (47)

3 stars 2.4% (4)

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Marius G

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September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE

Great campground, host very friendly, clean restrooms.

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Rosa B

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September 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.

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Marius G

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September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE

Great campground, host very friendly, clean restrooms.

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N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road, St. Ignace, MI 49760 United States

Elevation: 196 ft

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Getting There

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.

Nearest town

St. Ignace, MI - 51 mi

About 57 min to downtown

Highway access

Monocle Lake Campground is accessible via County Road 42 (Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway), which connects to M-129 approximately 10 miles to the east.

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.

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Nearby destinations

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Brimley

6 mi away

City

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Sault Ste. Marie

14 mi away

City

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Sault Ste Marie

15 mi away

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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