Campground Camping

Campground Camping, or Developed Camping, describes places primarily meant for tent camping, but can include other types of camping as well. Some campsites are small and RV access may not be possible.

Several Hiawatha National Forest and Grand Island National Recreation Area camping facilities offer reservations through the recreation reservation system. See the drop-down menus below to see the list of sites reservable on Recreation.gov. To make your reservations, contact the NRRS at 877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov.

Please note that the following Hiawatha National Forest camping facilities are NOT reservable: Corner Lake Campground, Haymeadow Creek Campground, and Hovey Lake Campsites.

Campground Camping Areas

East Zone
The East Unit of the Hiawatha National Forest is located in the east side of the Upper Peninsula, bordering three of the Great Lakes:
- Lake Superior
- Lake Michigan
- Lake Huron
The eastern portion stretches north from the town of St. Ignace, which lies along Lakes Michigan and Huron, to the shore of Lake Superior west of the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
North Country National Scenic Trail - East Zone
Sault Sainte Marie Ranger District
Sault Ste Marie Ranger district is located on the upper half of the east side of the forest.
Bay View Campground
Monocle Lake Campground
Monocle Lake Campground's location off of Monocle Lake and its proximity to so many recreational opportunities in the Sault Ste. Marie area makes it the perfect home-base as you go adventuring through the Upper Peninsula Michigan. Don't forget to add the Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway to the list. It runs along Lake Superior all the way to Tahquamenon Falls.

Monocle Lake offers a quiet, relaxing place to fish, swim, hike, and just enjoy the outdoors while camped along the shores of a lovely inland lake. You will definitely want to add Monocle Lake to your Upper Michigan Fall color tour! Make a reservation, or view a map of the Monocle Lake Campground.

Monocle Lake Accessibility
- Sites have hardened surfaces and tent pads to accommodate accessibility needs.
- Accessible tables, fire rings, and lantern posts are available at each site.
- Accessible pressurized water and pit toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the recreation area.
Soldier Lake Campground
Three Lakes Campground
St. Ignace Ranger District
The St. Ignace Ranger District is located on the lower half of the east side of the Forest (southeastern portion of the Upper Peninsula).
Brevoort Lake Campground
Carp River Campground
Lake Michigan Campground
Grand Island National Recreation Area
Bring the family, friends or yourself and check out Grand Island National Recreation Area!

Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one-half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique.

Grand Island is the perfect place to spend a day or even just a few hours biking, exploring, and appreciating nature. Please be aware that, in keeping with agency interim direction, the non-motorized trails (e.g. all bike trails) are not open to eBikes. The island is an exciting and secluded destination that offers:
- Breathtaking overlooks
- Pristine sandy beaches
- Fascinating cultural sites
- Deep hardwoods
- Inland lakes
Online maps are available: Grand Island Recreation Area Map.

How to Reach Grand Island:

Visitors can reach the island via passenger ferry or private watercraft.

The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on the mainland, located on M-28 about 2.5 miles west of the Munising's blinking light. Look for the Grand Island National Recreation Area signs.

Some campsites are conveniently located for kayakers.

History of Grand Island:

If you're interested in the island's history, check out the Grand Island 25th Anniversary Page (archived).
Bermuda Campsite on Grand Island
Channel Marker Campsite on Grand Island
Driftwood Campsite on Grand Island
Duck Lake Campsite on Grand Island
Gamefence Campsite on Grand Island
Hardwood Campsite on Grand Island
Hemlock Campsite on Grand Island
Juniper Flats Group Campsite on Grand Island
Little Duck Campsite on Grand Island
Little Dune 1 Campsite on Grand Island
Little Dune 2 Campsite on Grand Island
Loon Call Campsite on Grand Island
Murray Bay Group Campsite on Grand Island
West Zone
The West Unit is located in the central of the Upper Peninsula, bordering two of the Great Lakes - Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. The western portion of the Hiawatha extends from the towns of Rapid River and Manistique, along Lake Michigan, to the town of Munising on the Lake Superior shore. For information about free educational campground programs on these three Ranger Districts, visit the Events page.
Munising Ranger District
Munising Ranger District is located on the northern part of the west side of the Hiawatha National Forest. Stop by for up-to-date information and suggestions for your trip.
Au Train Lake Campground
Bay Furnace Campground
Cookson Lake Campsites
Council Lake Campsites
Ewing Point Campsite
Hovey Lake Campsites
Island Lake Campground
Pete's Lake Campground
Widewaters Campground
Rapid River/ Manistique Ranger District
Rapid River Ranger district is located on the lower half of the west side of the forest.
Bass Lake Campsites
Bear Lake Campsites
Camp 7 Lake Campground
Camp Cook Campsites
Carr Lake Campsites
Chicago Lake Campsites
Colwell Lake Campground
Corner Lake Campground
Crooked Lake Campsites
East Lake Campsites
Flowing Well Campground
Gooseneck Lake Campsites
Haymeadow Creek Campsites
Indian River Campground
Indian River Canoe Trail
Ironjaw Lake Campsites
Jackpine Lake Campsites
Lake Nineteen Campsites
Leg Lake Campsites
Little Bass Lake Campsites
Little Bay De Noc Campground
Lyman Lake Campsites
Minerva Lake Campsites
Mowe Lake Campsites
Pine Marten Run Trail
Steuben Lake Campsites
Swan Lake Campsites
Triangle Lake Campsite
Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway