Colwell Lake Campground
Colwell Lake, Hiawatha NF · Hiawatha National Forest
Forty-some sites in the woods on the east shore of Colwell Lake, a 145-acre lake in the Hiawatha. Thick trees between sites, so you get some room. Sandy swimming beach that stays shallow, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Mostly rustic with vault toilets and drinking water, but a handful of sites have electric.
From above. USDA NAIP, public domain.The vibe
Works for hammock, tent, RV, van / car. Measured dark skies, a real one for stargazing.
Hanging a hammock?
Hammocks are fine in Michigan state parks. There's no rule against them. The rule is about the tree: use wide, tree-friendly straps, no nails or wire, and don't tear the bark. The state sets no strap or tree-size requirement, so when in doubt, ask the park. We'll point you at sites that likely have trees worth hanging from, but we can't see the trunks, so eyeball it on arrival.
The facts
- 40 reservable sites.
- Has accessible sites.
- Reserved through recreation.gov, not us. We don't track openings here yet.
About 20 min south of Munising on M-94.
Thicket is not the Forest Service and not affiliated with it. The facts come from the federal RIDB (public domain); the vibe read is our estimate from open data (OpenStreetMap, USGS elevation, NASA Black Marble nighttime light). Sites, fees, and access can change. Confirm and book at recreation.gov, and leave no trace.