Colwell Lake Campground
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 40
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLW | 001 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| COLW | 002 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15 | |
| COLW | 003 | standard electric | 60 ft | 30 | |
| COLW | 004 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15 | |
| COLW | 005 | standard electric | 60 ft | 30 | |
| COLW | 006 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 007 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 008 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 009 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 010 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 011 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 012 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 013 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 014 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 015 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 016 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 017 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 018 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 019 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 020 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 021 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 022 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 023 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 024 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 025 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 026 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 027 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 028 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 029 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | 030 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 031 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COLW | 032 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| COLW | FS1ENN1 | standard electric | — | — | |
| COLW | FS1ENN2 | standard electric | — | — | |
| COLW | FS1ENN3 | standard electric | — | — | |
| COLW | FS1NNN18 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| COLW | FS1NNN19 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| COLWELL LAKE | 033 | walk to | — | — | |
| COLWELL LAKE | 034 | walk to | — | — | |
| GRP | GP | group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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Who runs it
Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in MI-01. This member’s public-lands record →