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Michael W
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Clean and quiet location. Lake is clear and calm. Good location for accessing Sault Ste. Marie or Lake Superior. Cell service maybe lacking if that is important to you.
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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.
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01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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02, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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04, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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05, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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06, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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07, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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08, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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09, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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11, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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12, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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22, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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23, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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28, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
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31, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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32, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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34, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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35, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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37, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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38, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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39, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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41, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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42, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel
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01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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02, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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03, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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04, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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05, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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06, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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07, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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08, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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09, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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11, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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12, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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22, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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23, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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24, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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28, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
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31, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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32, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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34, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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35, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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37, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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38, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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39, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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40, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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41, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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42, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
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Pet Friendly · Gravel
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Reviews
168 reviews
Summary
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
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Based on 168 reviews
5 stars
66.1% (111)
4 stars
28.0% (47)
3 stars
2.4% (4)
2 stars
2.4% (4)
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1.2% (2)
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Michael W
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Clean and quiet location. Lake is clear and calm. Good location for accessing Sault Ste. Marie or Lake Superior. Cell service maybe lacking if that is important to you.
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Lori F
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great campground, large sites, well maintained. Nice lake with easy access. The only drawback was that several campers would run generators from morning until night, even though the rules say no generators. If it weren’t for the generators we would probably rate a 5. This is supposed to be a rustic campground.
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Lori F
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Great campground, large sites, well maintained. Nice lake with easy access. The only drawback was that several campers would run generators from morning until night, even though the rules say no generators. If it weren’t for the generators we would probably rate a 5. This is supposed to be a rustic campground.
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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 !!
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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 !!
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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.
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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.
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Sarah C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
We love this place
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Sarah C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 Stayed at: 25, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
We love this place
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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.
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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