U.S. Forest Service · Hiawatha National Forest · MI

Island Lake

Island Lake Campground - Individual SitePhoto · USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
11Sites
45 ftMax rig

The place

Island Lake Campground is a small and quiet campground nestled in a mostly pine forest. Island Lake offers great fishing for anglers with small boats or canoes. Recreation Island Lake offers excellent fishing and canoeing or kayaking. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, blue gill and perch. The campground offers fishing from shore. Island Lake Campground features a boat slip for small carry-in boats or canoes. Other popular activities include hiking, biking and ATV trails. Facilities This small campground offers a group site and single-family sites that can be doubled-up to occupy two families. Keep reading

Note: Each family has to pay a site fee if doubled up on one site. Natural Features Although there are a few mixed hardwood trees in the area, this campground is favored by those individuals who like to camp in a classic pine forest setting. Nearby Attractions There are many waterfalls to see in the area, as well as the popular Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Grand Island, located just 15 miles away at Lake Superior. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.

The sites · 11

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
ISLAND LAKE001group standard area nonelectric30 ft
ISLAND LAKE002standard nonelectric45 ft
ISLAND LAKE003standard nonelectric45 ft
ISLAND LAKE004standard nonelectric45 ft
ISLAND LAKE005standard nonelectric45 ft
ISLAND LAKE006standard nonelectric45 ft
ISLAND LAKE007standard nonelectric45 ft
ISLAND LAKE008standard nonelectric45 ft
ISLAND LAKE009standard nonelectric45 ft
ISLAND LAKE010standard nonelectric30 ft
ISLAND LAKE011standard nonelectric30 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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.

Book on recreation.gov

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in MI-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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