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
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 !!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
