Monocle Lake

N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road, St. Ignace, Michigan, United States
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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.

Available sites

27 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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27 Sites Available

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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

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

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kristeen m

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August 6, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE

Nice peaceful place to camp. Spacious sites, not crowded right next to each other. Very comfortable feeling.

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Nichole F

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August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE

Wonderful small camp ground on Monocle lake with beach access! Clean vault toilets. Sites are spacious and wooded. Path is easy to navigate and walk. Mostly private as you can “see” your neighbors. Quiet and peaceful, owls can be heard at night!

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Stephanie P

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July 15, 2026 Stayed at: 24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE

Beautiful, older, Forest service campground. Large, wooded, private sites with a lot of space in between. Vault toilets, very clean. Right on the lake. Quiet. Loved this campground, would return!

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Lindsey M

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December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE

Amazing time. Awesome camp host.

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Lindsey M

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December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE

Amazing time. Awesome camp host.

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Laurie P

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December 20, 2025 Stayed at: 38, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE

Love our stay. Staff was great. Beautiful area. Nice that we all equally done get a lake side site. Would definitely camp there again.

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Laurie P

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December 20, 2025 Stayed at: 38, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE

Love our stay. Staff was great. Beautiful area. Nice that we all equally done get a lake side site. Would definitely camp there again.

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Location & Directions for Monocle Lake

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

Elevation: 196 ft

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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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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