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Council Lake Campground

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Council Lake Campground is located in the Hiawatha National Forest, featuring forested terrain and a nearby lake. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Visitors can explore Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Munising Falls, both accessible within a short distance.

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Location

Council Lake Campground is located in Michigan

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Directions

From Munising, Michigan, take Highway M-28 east towards Shingleton. Turn right (south) on Forest Highway 13 at Wetmore and drive 9.9 miles south to Forest Road 2261. Turn right (west) onto Forest Road 226 and drive 1.7 miles. Continue until the road ends at Council Lake.

Address

MUNISING RANGER DISTRICT 400 E. MUNISING AVE.
Munising, MI 49862

Coordinates

46.2416333 N
86.647175 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Aug. 22, 2017

Solo at its' Best!

Lovely secluded area way off the beaten path. Only 4 rustic sites available, and pretty much isolated from each other. Pretty lake, stunning in the fall!

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  • Review photo of Council Lake Campground by Tracy O., August 22, 2017
  • Review photo of Council Lake Campground by Tracy O., August 22, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Council Lake Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Council Lake Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Council Lake Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Council Lake Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Council Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Council Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Council Lake Campground?

There are 4 campsites at Council Lake Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts