πŸ—‚οΈProperty-reported data Β· Recreation.gov Β· 2026-09-14
national forestGreat Lakesβ˜… 4.6(148 Recreation.gov reviews)

COLWELL LAKE CAMPGROUND

Manistique, MI Β· Hiawatha National Forest Β· MI

Nightly from$24plus taxes & fees

About this Campground

ID: recgov-232319

Colwell Lake Campground is situated on Colwell Lake in the center of Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest. Guests of all ages can enjoy nature and the outdoors in this picturesque setting. The campground has much to offer in terms of recreation, such as swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking, and can accommodate families, individuals, small groups, RV and tent campers with several amenities.For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.The campground consists of many individual family sites, as well as a group site that can hold 24 people and two tent-only sites along the lake shore. Sites are equipped with campfire rings, lantern posts and tent pads, with vault toilets and drinking water located throughout the facility. A picnic area sits adjacent to the sandy swimming beach. Pedestal grills and tables for individual families or small groups are provided. Boaters will find a boat ramp and launching pier near the campground entrance. There is adequate space for parking and a trailer turn-around.The campground is situated on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, on the eastern shore of the 145-acre Colwell Lake. The area is forested with a variety of deciduous and conifer trees, and some campsites overlook the water.Big Island, Fish and Straits lakes are all within 25 miles of the campground.With an excellent swimming beach, boat access and an accessible fishing pier, Colwell Lake has plenty to offer families and anglers. Largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, perch and bluegill are all available in the lake. The facility also provides a leisurely 2 mile hiking and snowshoeing trail.

πŸ“ Coordinates: 46.2217Β°N, -86.4375Β°WπŸ—ΊοΈ Region: Great LakesπŸ•οΈ Classification: national forest

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Pet PolicyDogs OKOn-leash required
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Quiet hours strictly enforced from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

🐾 Pet Policy

Pets permitted subject to federal guidelines; leashes typically required in developed camp loops.

βœ“ Leash: Required (6ft max)Β·βœ“ Dog Park: No
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Tested Rig Setup32' CLASS A
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