Openings · last 7 days
0
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Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Colwell Lake Campground. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232319
When Colwell Lake Campground reopens
Colwell Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
18
Only 18 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
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 deciduous and conifer trees, and some campsites overlook the water.
34 monitored sites14 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ft4 with hookups31 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 24
Getting there
From Manistique, Michigan, drive north 25 miles on State Route 94 to Forest Road 2246. Turn right (east) and drive 0.5 miles to the campground road.
E7900 W, M-28, Munising, MI 49862
BoatingCampingFishingHikingPicnickingSwimming Site
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-232319 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232319 · Colwell Lake Campground · Munising MI12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Colwell Lake Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 18 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Colwell Lake Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Colwell Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Colwell Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
32 of the 34 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 32 of those 34 sites have a recorded maximum length and 2 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
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