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
William E
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
First time campers at a federal park. Very happy with the overall appearance of the grounds. Clean and well managed. Beautiful lake for kayaking or light fishing, found a few fish! Ample boat launch provided. Friendly atmosphere making for a relaxing stay.
William E
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
First time campers at a federal park. Very happy with the overall appearance of the grounds. Clean and well managed. Beautiful lake for kayaking or light fishing, found a few fish! Ample boat launch provided. Friendly atmosphere making for a relaxing stay.
Alexis S
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Didn’t like that host told us we couldn’t have our 4 tents up in 1 site, no they were not into the other sites or anything of that sort, the ppl who were there before us had a huge camper and 2 tents and a shower tent up and that was ok. Sucked massively.
Alexis S
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Didn’t like that host told us we couldn’t have our 4 tents up in 1 site, no they were not into the other sites or anything of that sort, the ppl who were there before us had a huge camper and 2 tents and a shower tent up and that was ok. Sucked massively.
Thomas R
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Monocle Lake Campground is a wonderful place to camp because of the spacious sites, and the beautiful setting. During the daytime you hear the sounds of children playing, and at night the calls of loons, owls, and coyotes. The beautiful lake is perfect for swimming and fishing.
Troy J
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Loved the campground! Within minutes of several great places to visit!
Thomas R
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Monocle Lake Campground is a wonderful place to camp because of the spacious sites, and the beautiful setting. During the daytime you hear the sounds of children playing, and at night the calls of loons, owls, and coyotes. The beautiful lake is perfect for swimming and fishing.
Troy J
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Loved the campground! Within minutes of several great places to visit!
Thomas M
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Our trips to Monocle Lake have always been wonderful. We always book way ahead of time to insure our sites that we want. HOWEVER, we have been trying to get on line to reserve for Memorial Day and we still can't reserve. Last year I was on line reserving for Memorial day on December 6, 2019...….Please correct the website so we can reserve for Memorial Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thomas M
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Our trips to Monocle Lake have always been wonderful. We always book way ahead of time to insure our sites that we want. HOWEVER, we have been trying to get on line to reserve for Memorial Day and we still can't reserve. Last year I was on line reserving for Memorial day on December 6, 2019...….Please correct the website so we can reserve for Memorial Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
