Colwell Lake Campground
Colwell Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.22167, -86.43750
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Colwell Lake Campground
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 deciduo
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 44 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 496 designated routes (391 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colwell Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Colwell Lake Recreation Area | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Crooked Lake Camping Area | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Crooked Lake Campsite | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Steuben Lake Campsites | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Steuben Lake Camping Area | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.