About Island Lake Campground
Island Lake is a 32.5 acre lake where the family camper can enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking, and camping. Located "off the beaten path," this area receives lighter visitor use than some other campgrounds, so it may offer you more privacy and serenity. Check out this beautiful spot!
- Season: May 15 – September 7
- Managed by: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
- Where: 11 mi south of Munising, MI · 46.27072, -86.6517
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Amenities:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Lake Campground | ATV road | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| Island Lake | ATV road | at camp | 0.5 mi |
| Oakwood Equestrian South Loop | Horse | 1.4 mi | 6.5 mi |
| Oakwood Equestrian Connector | Horse | 2.8 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Brunos Run | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 12.9 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: 11.9 mi
Water fill-up: 11.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Hovey Lake Campsites 2.6 mi
- Council Lake Campsites 2.7 mi
- Pete's Lake Campground 3.4 mi
- Widewaters Campground 3.7 mi
- McKeever Cabin 4.3 mi
- Otter Lake Campground and Lodges 4.6 mi