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Imp Lake Campground

Imp Lake Campground near Watersmeet, MI, is surrounded by forested terrain and offers access to Imp Lake. The area experiences temperatures ranging from lows in the 40s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Ottawa National Forest and the Sylvania Wilderness, both offering hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Description

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Imp Lake Campground located 6 miles southeast of Watersmeet, MI, provides visitors with a unique camping experience. Lakeside sites offer a quaint view of a small island populated with nesting loons, while off lake sites are perched beside towering hemlock. Visitors are free to roam the nearby Imp Lake Interpretive Trail, canoe or fish the quiet wake free lake. This campground consisting of two camping loops, with a total of 22 campsites, provides drive-in sites that can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. All sites are spaced with natural vegetation for screening. Each site offers a wood table, fire ring, and parking spur. Three sets of vault toilets and two hand pumps for drinking water are located within the camping loops. A beach, picnic area, and boat landing are located adjacent to the campground.

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Location

Imp Lake Campground is located in Michigan

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Directions

From Watersmeet, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately 5 miles, turn right onto FR 3978 and travel approximately 1 mile to the campground. From Iron River, Mi., travel west on US 2 approximately 25 miles, turn left onto FR 3978 and travel approximately 1 mile to the campground.  

Coordinates

46.21800099 N
89.07100018 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2021

Beautiful site

Love the big tree all around and the view from site 19

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Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2020

Peaceful but buggy

Campground was rustic and pretty private. There were only a couple other campers spread through the whole grounds. It felt remote but was a quick drive out of the woods to wintersweet with convenience of a gas station and casino. There was a fire pit, vault toilet, picnic table and lantern hook on the site. Some sites have views of water. Pretty lake with lots of loon calls and a bald eagle flew by while I ate breakfast. The bugs were out of this world. Par for the course in that area of woods but even with spray and a candle they made it a little hard to relax and enjoy.

  • Review photo of Imp Lake Campground by Amy K., July 22, 2020
  • Review photo of Imp Lake Campground by Amy K., July 22, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 9, 2016

rustic

rustic but quiet and private. lake is crystal clear and cold.. Loon nesting island

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Imp Lake Campground?

    Imp Lake Campground allows vehicles up to 69 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Imp Lake Campground?

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

  • Is there cell phone reception at Imp Lake Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.