About Council Lake Campsites
The four primitive campsites are located in a mixed stand of hardwood and beech trees on the south shore of Council Lake. There is fishing in Council Lake for yellow perch, rock bass, bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, bullhead and northern pike. The 12 acre Council Lake is part of a small chain of lakes and offers excellent canoeing and kayaking. Each campsite has a fire pit. A toilet is located near site 1. Bring your own toilet paper. No drinking water is available. Bring your own or filter or boil lake water to make it safe to drink. [Link to Map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5137034.jpg)
- Season: May 15 – Columbus Day
- Managed by: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
- Where: 13 mi south of Munising, MI · 46.24071, -86.61646
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moccasin Lake | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Brunos Run | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 12.9 mi |
| Grassy Lake Spur B | ATV road | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.3 mi
Water fill-up: 13.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Pete's Lake Campground 0.7 mi
- Widewaters Campground 1.6 mi
- McKeever Cabin 1.9 mi
- Ewing Point Campsite 2.1 mi
- Island Lake Campground 2.7 mi
- Dispersed spot · 14 mi S of Munising 3.9 mi