U.S. Forest Service · Hiawatha National Forest · MI

Monocle Lake Campground

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OpenSeason 05-23 – 09-14
UnlistedAccess

The place

Monocle Lake Campground's location off of Monocle Lake and its proximity to so many recreational opportunities in the Sault Ste. Marie area makes it the perfect home-base as you go adventuring through the Upper Peninsula Michigan. Don't forget to add the Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway to the list. It runs along Lake Superior all the way to Tahquamenon Falls. Monocle Lake offers a quiet, relaxing place to fish, swim, hike, and just enjoy the outdoors while camped along the shores of a lovely inland lake. Keep reading

You will definitely want to add Monocle Lake to your Upper Michigan Fall color tour! Make a reservation, or view a map of the Monocle Lake Campground . Monocle Lake Accessibility Sites have hardened surfaces and tent pads to accommodate accessibility needs. Accessible tables, fire rings, and lantern posts are available at each site. Accessible pressurized water and pit toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the recreation area.

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Fees

Site Fee$22 - Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted. Day Use: Free Boat Launch: Free
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Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

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Your representative

This campground sits in MI-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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