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
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"
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
