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Island lake (Mi) Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forest, Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan

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As of October 2026, Island lake (Mi) Campground is a campground in Huron-Manistee National Forest, Michigan with 10 campsites. Island lake (Mi) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Island lake (Mi) Campground is located at 44.5100° N, 84.1417° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Island lake (Mi) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Island lake (Mi) Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Island lake (Mi) Campground

891011121314151617

Standard 10

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, offroad.

All sites at Island lake (Mi) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Island Lake loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
8	Standard	8
9	Standard	8
10	Standard	8
11	Standard	8
12	Standard	8
13	Standard	8
14	Standard	8
15	Standard	8
16	Standard	8
17	Standard	8

About Island lake (Mi) Campground

Overview

Island Lake Campground is a popular campground and picnic area featuring a swimming beach marked with buoys on the 58-acre Island Lake. Located on the southern edge of the Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest, this site is a short drive North on M-33 from Rose City, MI. This site is gated in the off-season. Island Lake Brochure and Map.

Recreation

Water Activities: Island Lake is a popular location for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The water tempurate is cold with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Anglers can expect to catch sunfish, perch, and bass. Visitors can carry-in kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft a short distance from the day use parking area to day use beach.
Hiking: There is a 1.25 mile loop trail that departs from the campground. A spur trail off the main loop connects Island Lake Campground with Loon Lake Day Use Area.
OHV Riding: Nearby M-33 trailhead provides OHV riders with access to the Mack Lake Motorized Trail System and the Bull Gap Hill Climb Area . Additionally, a large majority of Forest Service roads are open to OHV use. Please refer to the motor vehicle use map (MVUM) to understand which roads are open to OHV use.

Facilities

The campground provides handpump wells for drinking water, several vault toilets, and trash collection services. The embedded day use area also provides visitors with picnic tables and grills. Campsites at Island Lake have paved parking pads, picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts.

Natural Features

Island Lake is a small, sheltered lake. It's namesake Island is visable from the day use area. Several of the campsites offer views of Island Lake through the trees. The forest around the campground is mixed hardwoods with many wildlife and waterfowl viewing opportunites.

Island Lake and the surrounding landscape are the result of glacial retreat and showcases some of Michigan's geologic history. While retreating from Michigan, glaciers left behind a pattern of broad ridges, called moraines. A chaotic arragnement of deep circular depressions and winding ridges, the Island Lake campground and Island Lake nature trail takes visitors through part of the West Branch Morraine.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.

Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.

Rules and notices at Island lake (Mi) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Island lake (Mi) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you online or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders:

- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02

- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03

Forest quiet hours apply.

Some sites are available on a first-come, first serve basis.

You must occupy your site within 24 hours of the start of your reservation. Contact the Forest Service to request a late arrival or your site may be forfeited.

Do not tie or tack anything to standing trees, including but not limited to pets, laundry lines, or garbage bags.

You may use downed wood for firewood. Keep fires within the fire ring. Do not leave hot campfires unattended. Make sure your ashes are cool to the touch before you leave.

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

Fireworks and use of fireworks are not permitted .

ORVs may only be operated on roads and trails signed as open for their use. ORVs may not be used within campgrounds.

This site is gated during the off season.

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Island lake (Mi) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Island lake (Mi) Campground?

Island lake (Mi) 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 Island lake (Mi) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Island lake (Mi) 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 Island lake (Mi) Campground have?

Island lake (Mi) Campground has 10 campsites.