Colwell Lake Campground, near Munising, Michigan, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of comfort. With sites that offer direct access to a sandy beach, you can kick back and soak up the sun or take a refreshing dip in the lake.

This campground is well laid out, featuring around 25 sites that provide a good amount of space and privacy. Visitors have noted the clean facilities, including well-maintained toilets, and the friendly camp hosts who are always ready to help. As one camper mentioned, “The bathrooms were cleaned daily and camp hosts were very friendly,” which adds to the welcoming vibe of the place.

If you’re up for some adventure, there are hiking and biking trails nearby that let you explore the stunning scenery of [Hiawatha National Forest](https://thedyrt.com/camping/michigan/near/hiawatha-national-forest). Plus, you’re just a short drive from attractions like Pictured Rocks and several beautiful waterfalls, making it easy to fill your days with exploration. Just be prepared for the mosquitoes—they can be quite the nuisance, especially in warmer months. 

Whether you’re camping in a tent, RV, or trying out glamping, Colwell Lake Campground offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of opportunities for fun and relaxation.

## Overview

 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. 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. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Big Island, Fish and Straits lakes are all within 25 miles of the campground.

Colwell Lake Campground

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The Best Camping Near Wetmore, Michigan

We were looking for a campsite that we could drive up to, but we ended up going with a walk up campsite, thanks to the camp host. It couldn't have been more perfect. We got the closest site, which is not a long walk. It was totally private, with a little private entrance to the lake. Very peaceful. Not far from Munising.

Perfect getaway 

Quiet campground with a nice lake. Close to pictured rocks, munising, and manistique.

Great Central Location

Nice quiet campsite with privacy. We had the site next to the entrance so it was a little busy but not too bad. The loop around the lake was a nice walk to start the day.

Quiet campground with a short hiking loop

I should selfishly say this is a terrible campground with terrible sites and unfriendly host so that it might detour campers from this fantastic area. However, it would be a complete lie. 

One of the best

Nice smaller campground in the UP close to waterfalls and scenic beauty. 

UP MI camping

Stopped on our way up to Houghton but would definitely go back for an extended stay. Super spaced out and deep sites, beautiful late, clean bathrooms. 

Quick Stop

Well set up campground with about 25 sites on a loop with maybe 30 sites for $22/night. Each site on the lake side of the loop has their own access to a path along the lake and a spot to easily tie off a boat. There are paths off the loop so that campers on the other side can access the lake path and the beach. There are also a handfull of walk in sites that I think are free, those have private lake access walks too! Toilets are clean and nicely spaced out, as is water. There is a boat launch before turning left into the camping area and to the right, a hiking trail. The ONE thing I have to say is that the mosquitos came in droves and were absolutely ravenous. We aren't sure if they fog at this place but if not, they most certainly should, at least around spring hatch time. These things were unphased by a number of citronella candles, obscene amounts of bug spray.. Cooking anything was awful.. and they drove all 4 of my brood to the brink of madness at some point or another. However, it is pretty centrally located to a number of things yo do and areas to visit! It's about 35 minutes from camp to Manistique and Kitch-Iti-Kipi. About 65 minutes to Grand Marais and some waterfalls. And about 25 minutes to Munising or Pictured Rocks and Miner's Beach, with a bunch of waterfalls along the way. Most waterfalls are easily accessed just off the road, but Sable Falls does have 168 stairs.

Absolutely Gorgeous Stay

Most of the campsites here need to be reserved-there are only a handful of first come. Whichever site you get there is beach front access with an actual sandy beach! Very little boat traffic, no homes on this lake, an excellent biking/hiking trail around the lake too. Bathrooms were cleaned daily and camp hosts were very friendly. Cell service is almost non existent and quite a few generators running. 

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