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
Rachel B
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
We loved Monocle Lake! Clean sites, decent bathrooms. And great access to the lake! Highly recommend.
Robert C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
We really enjoyed Monocle Lake. Most of the sites were very large with lots of separation between sites. Many would easily accommodate large RV's like our 43' coach. The campground was immaculate. The hosts were clearly doing a good job. The lack of a dump station was a bit of an issue, but the one at the ball field in town was just a few miles away.
Emerson J
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
This was a great stop on my trip! Bay Mills is such a nice town and the Dancing Crane coffee house was excellent. The lake is beautiful and crystal clear, and I recommend stopping at the overlook to see it, Spectacle Lake and the cemetery. My only complaint is that my site was super rocky, and I didn't have the proper tent stakes for that kind of ground, so be prepared!
Dennis K
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Quiet forest setting with a beautiful lake.
Rachel H
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Nice swimming beach, campsites are great and nice and large to fit trailers, paved road, lots of trails to hike.
It says there is water however there is not a way to attach a hose to the water to fill your trailer/rv. They really need to fix this issue and make it so you can attach to it. It made quite a mess trying to stand there for an hour to fill it.
Laura M
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Good introduction for my kids to rustic camping. Well spaced campsites, but still visible to your neighbor. Campground was not crowded when we were there, mid-June. Well maintained vault toilets. Host was friendly and busy. Access to a beautiful lake, right across from our site #31, we canoed a breezy morning there and watched the sun set that evening.
edward s
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
ex sites very clean great care takers
Ronald R
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Beautiful park ,large shaded lots.
Stephen M
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
This is a very nice , well maintained campground. The lake is small and swim able. You can use a powerboat but they weren't too much of a nuisance. The area is heavily forested so there is not to much sun. The main road along the Lake Superior shore is wide enough and lightly traveled enough that it would be good biking,
Anita T
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
We enjoyed hiking the trail to the Mission Cemetery and overlook. Great, friendly camp hosts. Clean facilities.
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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Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest |
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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. |
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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.
