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Colwell Lake Campground Hiawatha National Forest Michigan

Colwell Lake Overview

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Colwell Lake Campground has 34 campsites and is located along the shoreline of the lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. Campsites #33 and #34 are ‘walk-to’ and campsite #35 is a group site. Sites 2, 3, 4 and 5 have electric hookups.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each campsite also has a table, lantern post, fire ring and grate. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, trash collection and a dump station. There’s also a picnic/day-use area, swim beach, boat ramp and fishing pier. Firewood is also available for purchase from the camp host. Cell service is fair in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area you may like include East Branch of Fox River, Bay Furnace and Little Beaver Lake Campground.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also nice in the area.

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Amenities
  • BBQ Grills
  • Boat Launch/Ramp
  • Campground Host
  • Cell Service Fair
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electrical Hookup
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Available
  • Fishing Pier
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Lantern Post
  • Overflow Parking
  • Pets OK
  • Recycling Center
  • Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
  • RV Hookups
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Paddle boarding (SUP)
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Stargazing
  • Swim Beach
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
FR 2246
Manistique, Michigan 49854
906 428-5800
Lat / Long:

46.2216667, -86.4375

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Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Electric Hookup
  • Group
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
  • Walk-To
# of Campsites:

34

# of RV Hookup Campsites:

4

Season:

Mid May – Late September

Elevation:

750

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Colwell Lake Boat Launch
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  1. Peaceful campground with lakeside campsites. Does not have showers.

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