Island Lake
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About Island Lake
Island Lake is a national park campground at Hiawatha National Forest in Alger County, Michigan. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Island Lake 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 75 ft.
Other campgrounds at Hiawatha National Forest include Council Lake Campsites, Widewaters Campground, Pete’s Lake Campground, Mckeever Cabin and Ewing Point Campsite.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 12 · 2024: 10 · 2025: 7
Location
Address
Munising, Michigan
Coordinates
46.2708, -86.6514
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 73 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Council Lake Campsites
Hiawatha National Forest
Widewaters Campground
Hiawatha National Forest
Pete’s Lake Campground
Hiawatha National Forest
Mckeever Cabin
Hiawatha National Forest
Ewing Point Campsite
Hiawatha National Forest
Cookson Lake Campsites
Hiawatha National Forest
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Island Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Island Lake?
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 Island Lake?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Island Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Island Lake right now?
Island Lake 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 Island Lake located?
Island Lake is located in Hiawatha National Forest, near Munising, Michigan.
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