Colwell Lake Campground
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About Colwell Lake Campground
Colwell Lake Campground is a national park campground at Hiawatha National Forest in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Colwell Lake Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 95 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 94 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Hiawatha National Forest include Crooked Lake Campsite, Steuben Lake Campsites, Clear Lake Campsite, East Lake Campsites and Bass Lake Campsite.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 42 · 2024: 35 · 2025: 42
Location
Address
Munising, Michigan
Coordinates
46.2217, -86.4375
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 186 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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East Lake Campsites
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Bass Lake Campsite
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Little Bass Lake Campsites
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Colwell Lake Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Colwell Lake Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Colwell Lake Campground?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Colwell Lake Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Colwell Lake Campground right now?
Colwell Lake Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Colwell Lake Campground located?
Colwell Lake Campground is located in Hiawatha National Forest, near Munising, Michigan.
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