Michigan · published-coordinate region
Monocle Lake
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USDA Forest Service42Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
42Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Monocle Lake Campground offers a a relaxing place to fish, swim and hike along the shores of scenic Monocle Lake just off Lake Superior. It is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the northeastern corner of the Hiawatha National Forest.
The campground is centrally located among many recreational opportunities in the Sault Ste. Marie area, including the Whitefish Bay National Scenic Byway and Tahquamenon Falls.Recreation
Monocle Lake is populated with walleye, smallmouth bass, pike and perch. Two man-made reefs lie just off the eastern shore next to the campground, where anglers typically have good luck.
Swimming and boating are popular activities in the area. Visitors also enjoy hiking the 14.5-mile Monocle Lake Trail. Two miles of the trail have interpretive displays, and the first 1100 feet of the trail are along an elevated, accessible boardwalk. Additional trails are found in the surrounding area.Facilities
The campground offers heavily shaded single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Hookups are not available.
A day-use picnic area, adjacent to a fairly large parking area at the campground, provides easy access to a swimming beach. The picnic area is equipped with tables, grills and drinking water, as well as accessible vault toilets.
A paved boat launch with a parking lot big enough to accommodate vehicles and trailers provides easy access to the beautiful all sports lake.Natural Features
The campground surrounds the south end of 172-acre Monocle Lake, and is less than two miles from the historic Point Iroquois Lighthouse. It is nestled in a mixed hardwood forest of aspen, maple, birch and pine trees, providing scenic lake and forest views from anywhere in the campground. Private residences also surround the inland lake.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest town is Bay Mills, which is about 6 miles from Monocle Lake. The United States-Canada border, at Sault Ste. Marie, is about 25 miles from the campground.
Tahquamenon Falls, a series of beautifully brown-colored waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River, is located about 35 miles from Monocle Lake.Charges & Cancellations
Please cancel 7 days in advance if you need to cancel your reservation. Reservation sites cannot be traded for walk-in sites.
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How much is documented?
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Party limit
42
Vehicle limit
42
Vehicle length
42
Driveway entry
41
Shade
42
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
41
Tent Only Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
12600 E Lakeshore Drive Brimley Michigan 49715
From Bay Mills, travel west on County Road 42 (Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway) for approximately half a mile, then turn south on Forest Road 3699 to the campground entrance.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
42 published campsite records
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View all 42 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 75 ft Tent: 75 ft Trailer: 75 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 150 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 150 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 19 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 22 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 23 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 120 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 25 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 26 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 27 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 28 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 29 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 30 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 31 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 32 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 33 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 34 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 35 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 36 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 37 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 38 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 39 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 40 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 120 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 41 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 42 MONOCLE LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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