Colwell Lake Campground

Hiawatha National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundPictured Rocks / HiawathaMichigan⭐ 4.6 (149)

🟢 12 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 31 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Colwell Lake Campground in Michigan has 12 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, COLW #012–COLW #014 next to each othersites 👥 GRP #GP, COLW #008, #009, #012, #013, #014, #016, #018, #020, #023, #026

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites COLW #006, #010

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, COLW #012–COLW #014 next to each othersites 👥 GRP #GP, COLW #008, #009, #012, #013, #014, #016, #018, #020, #023, #026

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 COLW #030 & COLW #031 next to each othersites COLW #006, #030, #031

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →👥 COLW #024 & COLW #025 next to each othersites COLW #024, #025

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites COLW #006

Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites COLW #030

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →sites COLW #010

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite GRP #GP — Colwell Lake Campground site #35 — **Site GRP #GP** · Colwell Lake Campground site #35Recreation Resource Management

Campsite COLW #008 — Colwell Lake Campground site #08 — **Site COLW #008** · Colwell Lake Campground site #08Recreation Resource Management

Campsite COLW #009 — Colwell Lake Campground site #09 — **Site COLW #009** · Colwell Lake Campground site #09Recreation Resource Management

Campsite COLW #012 — Colwell Lake Campground site #12 — **Site COLW #012** · Colwell Lake Campground site #12Recreation Resource Management

Campsite COLW #013 — Colwell Lake Campground site #13 — **Site COLW #013** · Colwell Lake Campground site #13Recreation Resource Management

Campsite COLW #014 — Colwell Lake Campground site #14 — **Site COLW #014** · Colwell Lake Campground site #14Recreation Resource Management

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$80/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★149 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Colwell Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Colwell Lake Campground?

Colwell Lake Campground in Michigan takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Colwell Lake Campground?

Campsite fees at Colwell Lake Campground run about $24–$80/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Colwell Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Colwell Lake Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Colwell Lake Campground a good campground?

Colwell Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 149 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Colwell Lake Campground located?

Colwell Lake Campground is located in Pictured Rocks / Hiawatha, Michigan. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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