Monocle Lake Campground Hiawatha National Forest Michigan

Monocle Lake Overview

Monocle Lake Campground has 42 campsites and is located next to the lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Lake Superior is also just a mile away. The quiet and beautiful campground is also a great area to see fall colors.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (30 to 80 feet). Each site also has a table, lantern post, tent pad, fire ring and grill.  Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection. There is also a boat launch/ramp between the campground and day-use area. Cell service is fair in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include Brimley State Park (8 miles) and Bay View (7 miles).

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating (non-motorized), fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. A forest of northern hardwood, aspen, red maple and white birch offer great fall color viewing opportunities.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Lantern Post
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing