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About Monocle Lake
Number of accommodations: 27
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (163)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Julie S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
We love this campground. Big sites. Campground was well run, very clean.
Ericka L
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Nice Lake, not much beach for swimming. Campsites are clean and well-spaced
Ericka L
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Nice Lake, not much beach for swimming. Campsites are clean and well-spaced
Sue N
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
We loved Monocle Lake! The campsites are very large, lots of privacy. The lake was quiet, and clean. The camp hosts were very helpful. We definitely will be back!
Sue N
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
We loved Monocle Lake! The campsites are very large, lots of privacy. The lake was quiet, and clean. The camp hosts were very helpful. We definitely will be back!
Ronald R
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Wonderful, generous side campground, great jumping point to many attractions in UP
Ronald R
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Wonderful, generous side campground, great jumping point to many attractions in UP
Rachelle H
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Our time here at Monacle Lake was great!! The hosts were so nice. The lake was clear and beautiful, a great place to swim!!
Rachelle H
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Our time here at Monacle Lake was great!! The hosts were so nice. The lake was clear and beautiful, a great place to swim!!
Michelle P
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Nice campground!
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.
Elevation: 196 feet
51 mi drive to downtown St. Ignace (about 57 min)
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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Last updated: September 9, 2026
