USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Au Train Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 34
- Hookups
- 33 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 25
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 666 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- AUTRAIN CAMPGROUND SPUR A (NFSR 2596A) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Hiawatha National Forest
- Nearest town
- Munising
- Address
- E7900 W, M-28, Munising, MI, 49862
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
34 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Located at the south end of AuTrain Lake, this campground is favored by anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The quiet setting is great for family trips, and visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities year-round, all less than a day's drive from major urban areas of Michigan and Wisconsin.
Recreation
The large size of the lake provides miles of prime water skiing, boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers can expect a healthy catch of bass and a variety of perch. Canoeing is also popular on AuTrain Lake and the nearby AuTrain River, which meanders into Lake Superior.
The campground also provides access to the popular two-mile Songbird interpretive trail, which winds through forest and field, along bog and lakeshore, and is popular for birding.
A wildlife viewing platform is available at neighboring Buck Bay and Buck Bay Creek.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of large, wooded campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
A boat ramp is available at the parking area of the campground, and the lot offers plenty of space for turning and parking. Boat rentals are available in AuTrain.
Natural Features
AuTrain Lake is located in the upper peninsula of Michigan, between three of the Great Lakes. It sits amid rolling hills forested with pine and aspen trees, as well as large open and tree-covered wetlands.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.
Nearby Attractions
The city of AuTrain, located on the shores of Lake Superior, is about 5 miles from the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 17° | -8° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 18° | 0° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 26° | 10° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 33° | 18° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 40° | 32° | 71° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 49° | 40° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 58° | 48° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 61° | 54° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 58° | 45° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 44° | 32° | 70° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 34° | 18° | 57° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 26° | 3° | 50° | 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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