USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Colwell Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 40
- Hookups
- 7 electric, 31 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 10
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 764 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- COLWELL CAMPGROUND (NFSR 2248) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Hiawatha National Forest
- Nearest town
- Munising
- Address
- E7900 W, M-28, Munising, MI, 49862
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming
35 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.
Nearby Attractions
Big Island, Fish and Straits lakes are all within 25 miles of the campground.
Fees
Discount only applies to base rate.
Note: A $4.00 per night electrical hookup fee applies to Electric sites.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 11° | -16° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 25° | 12° | -9° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 21° | 5° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 31° | 12° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 41° | 28° | 78° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 51° | 40° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 59° | 49° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 60° | 50° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 55° | 42° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 42° | 29° | 72° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 31° | 8° | 55° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 19° | -4° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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