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
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (77)
Review Summary
Steven w
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Large and private sites. Clean vault toilets.
Beautiful lake and beach.
Bring your bug spray though !!
Linda F
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Campground hosts were excellent!
Always cheerful, kept the restrooms clean too.
This campground would certainly benefit with a dump station. Most of the natural forest campgrounds have them.
Sarah C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
We love this place
Priscilla M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Excellent. Good hiking and kayaking. Clean outhouses.
Will be back.
Kenneth M
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Restroom was very clean , the temp was cold and not many other campers.
Sandra D
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Weather was cold but sites are big, private and well maintained. You will need a generator if you want power.
milo s
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
No ohv's allowed, otherwise Campground is "ok"
Steven T
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Always love camping in the rustic forest of bay mills! So much peace and serenity to really relax and just let go of reality. The sun rise is second to none looking over the lake so make sure to wake up early! Also the hiking trail going around the lake is fantastic! Not too challenging but you’ll definitely feel the burn! Highly recommend camping at Monacle lake!
Susan M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Beautiful large, wooded sites. Well-managed by campground host. Clean outhouses. Quiet hours and other rules enforced. Beautiful hike around the lake and the beach is beautiful as well.
Jacalyn c
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
My site was very easy to get my trailer into with a half circle way as several of the sites also had. No trees to tear at my trailer I had fairly good phone service. The water was close. I actually saw the camp host at this park out and about every morning and evening. This park was the best national forest park out of the 3 I stayed in this trip.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.4725 / -84.6392
Elevation: 196 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest |
| General |
Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information. |
| General |
Reservations cannot be traded for walk up sites. |
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Check in time is anytime after 2 pm. |
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This location does not have an office. It has a self pay station. Reservations cannot be changed at this location. |
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.
