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
Jane M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
THis is a GREAT campground. We were there Labor Day weekend for a family birthday celebration and it was clean, well cared for and friendly. Lake was quiet and peaceful. Other than the other campers with generators on past 9pm (: - it was an amazing trip!
Jane M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
THis is a GREAT campground. We were there Labor Day weekend for a family birthday celebration and it was clean, well cared for and friendly. Lake was quiet and peaceful. Other than the other campers with generators on past 9pm (: - it was an amazing trip!
Julie S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Monocle lake is a beautiful place. We have been camping here for a couple years. During the week and fall is best for us as it is quiet. Weekends the park is full. We will return.
Julie S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Monocle lake is a beautiful place. We have been camping here for a couple years. During the week and fall is best for us as it is quiet. Weekends the park is full. We will return.
Mark M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Very laid back campground. Wooded with large private sites. Great Lake for swimming also. Friendly and helpful hosts and managers. If you’re wanting peace and quiet, this is the campground 😊
Mark M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Very laid back campground. Wooded with large private sites. Great Lake for swimming also. Friendly and helpful hosts and managers. If you’re wanting peace and quiet, this is the campground 😊
Michael D
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Nice, quiet and always enjoyable.
Michael D
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
Nice, quiet and always enjoyable.
Ginny M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
What a beautiful location! So clean and quiet. We had a wonderful time. This was our second time camping there, look forward to coming back.
Ginny M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MONOCLE LAKE
What a beautiful location! So clean and quiet. We had a wonderful time. This was our second time camping there, look forward to coming back.
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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