USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Soldier Lake
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 44
- Hookups
- 44 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 11
- Cost
- Check-in time is anytime after 2 pm. Early arrivals will be charged for the previous day.
- Max RV length
- 75 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 902 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SOLDIERS LAKE SPUR A (NFSR 3138A) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Hiawatha National Forest
- Nearest town
- St. Ignace
- Address
- N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road, St. Ignace, MI, 49760
- Phone
- 906-203-9872
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
24 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
A quiet, relaxing campground with campsites nestled in the pines surrounding Soldier Lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The campground provides a feeling of remoteness but is still close to roads that lead to some of the best sightseeing the area has to offer.
Recreation
Non-motorized boating is allowed on Soldier Lake. Swimming is also a popular activity. Two sandy beaches are found within the campground and day use areas.
The North Country National Scenic Trail, which winds through several northern states, can be accessed from the day use area.
Facilities
The rustic campground offers shaded single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and a campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available.
The campground also has two large day-use picnic areas with tables and grills. A sheltered picnic area is equipped with a fireplace. The picnic area has vault toilets and drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground surrounds 15-acre Soldier Lake. A scenic forest of pine, aspen and maple trees covers the area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.
Nearby Attractions
The closest town is Strongs, 7 miles west. Services available include a fuel station, restaurants, and a general store.
Charges & Cancellations
Please cancel 7 days in advance for reservation sites. Reservation sites cannot be transferred to walk-in sites.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 13° | -10° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 24° | 13° | -12° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 34° | 21° | 4° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 31° | 11° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 40° | 28° | 75° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 48° | 39° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 57° | 48° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 59° | 52° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 55° | 45° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 43° | 31° | 68° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 38° | 32° | 7° | 55° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 22° | -1° | 54° | 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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- Monocle Lake · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi · 42 sites
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