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
Laurie B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Beautiful lake, Very clean campground, sadly very generator loaded, and they’re cranking all day and half the night.
Laurie B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Beautiful lake, Very clean campground, sadly very generator loaded, and they’re cranking all day and half the night.
Elizabeth M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great hosts, work very hard to make every campers experience a special one. Serene, quiet, clean and beautiful.
Hike up to cemetary and Monocole/ Spectakle lake lookout from campground trail head is a must do..
Elizabeth M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great hosts, work very hard to make every campers experience a special one. Serene, quiet, clean and beautiful.
Hike up to cemetary and Monocole/ Spectakle lake lookout from campground trail head is a must do..
John G
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Monocle is our “go to” campground! I haven’t camped in years, but bought a vintage pop up camper and had a great time at Monocle. The sites are well-kept, large and the hosts do a great job keeping the campground clean and the campers are courteous at quiet time. Pet friendly, too! Woody loved it! We’ll be back!
John G
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Monocle is our “go to” campground! I haven’t camped in years, but bought a vintage pop up camper and had a great time at Monocle. The sites are well-kept, large and the hosts do a great job keeping the campground clean and the campers are courteous at quiet time. Pet friendly, too! Woody loved it! We’ll be back!
Sheri R
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
The lake was quiet and calm. There were not a lot of motor boats on it. The area was very scenic. We enjoyed going to the Point Iroquois lighthouse that was up the road from there. It was nice and dark at night that you could really see the night sky. Cell reception was very spotty. If you need to use the phone a lot, you will need to go to Sault Ste Marie. Watching the ships come in the Soo Locks was a lot of fun. Zak's Candy House in Sault Ste Marie has really good fudge and ice cream.
Kate K
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Quiet campground. Clean
Sheri R
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
The lake was quiet and calm. There were not a lot of motor boats on it. The area was very scenic. We enjoyed going to the Point Iroquois lighthouse that was up the road from there. It was nice and dark at night that you could really see the night sky. Cell reception was very spotty. If you need to use the phone a lot, you will need to go to Sault Ste Marie. Watching the ships come in the Soo Locks was a lot of fun. Zak's Candy House in Sault Ste Marie has really good fudge and ice cream.
Kate K
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Quiet campground. Clean
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
