Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground
Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan
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As of October 2026, Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground is a campground in Michigan with 19 campsites. Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground is located at 45.9858° N, 84.9717° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 8
Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Taxes apply
- Changes allowed: 3 change(s) per reservation
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
- Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival
- Tribal discount available
Published by Recreation.gov for Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground
- Standard 19
What an RV fits
- 22 ft1 site
- 30 ft6 sites
- 38 ft1 site
- 40 ft1 site
- 45 ft10 sites
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
- dump station
At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Dirt road.
Things to do: fishing, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.
All sites at Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the LAKE MICHIGAN AT ST. IGNACE loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft |
| 002 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 004 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft |
| 009 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft |
| 010 | Standard | 8 | 38 ft |
| 011 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft |
| 012 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 014 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 015 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft |
| 017 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft |
| 019 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 020 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft |
| 023 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 025 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 026 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 027 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 030 | Standard | 8 | 22 ft |
| 032 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 033 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
About Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground
Overview
Lake Michigan Campground at St. Ignace provides great views and unlimited access to Lake Michigan. The area has excellent trails, winding hikers through ancient sand dunes, windswept foundations and a variety of vegetation.
Recreation
The campsites are located between 20- to 30-foot high sand dunes and are just steps away from great body-surfing waves, that crash onto the lake's sandy beaches during commonly high winds.
Lake Michigan does offer fishing, but anglers tend to prefer Brevort Lake better, for its catches of walleye, pike, bass, perch and crappie.
Campers at Lake Michigan have access to the popular Sand Dunes Cross-Country Ski Trail, as well as the North Country National Scenic Trail, which connects a host of natural areas, from valleys to hilltops, prairies to forests and everything in between. Both trails offer miles of terrain, keeping hikers busy for as long as they choose.
Facilities
The campground offers many shaded and open sites for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided.
Accessible vault toilets are available, as well as drinking water. Hookups are not provided. Parking spurs are comprised of grass and dirt. A trash collection bin is available at the campground and a dump station can be found at Brevort Lake.
Natural Features
The campground stretches along a bluff between the highway and the lake. Dunes, waves, sand and wind are the primary environmental factors present. Visitors enjoy watching shorebirds, like the Spotted Sandpiper, which can often be seen running up and down the beaches throughout the day.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 379-5791.
Nearby Attractions
Brevort Lake is about five miles from the campground. St. Ignace is about 18 miles from the campground and is the closest town.
Charges & Cancellations
Please cancel 7 days in advance if you need to cancel your reservation. Reservation sites cannot be traded for walk up sites.
Rules and notices at Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Be aware reservation sites are for reservations only. Even if the reservation site is empty, it does not revert to a first come first serve.
Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest
Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Check OUT is at 12:00 PM
Check IN is at 2:00 PM
Reservation sites cannot be traded for walk up sites.
There is no office at this location. It has a self pay station. Reservations cannot be changed at this location.
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged an $8 per night fee and collected at the campground if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.
Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground?
Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground have?
Lake Michigan at St. Ignace Campground has 19 campsites.
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