Vacations in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Schoolcraft/ Alger County/Munising

AU TRAIN LAKE CAMPGROUND/HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST (906) 387-3700; - not reservable 830-acre Au Train Lake, largest in the area, is popular not only for fishing (for northern, walleye, and perch) but for water-skiing. Of the 37 shady rustic sites (no showers, vault toilets, first-come, first-serve) on two asphalt loops, 11 are right on Buck Bay, on the lake's east side. A boat launch and picnic area with swimming beach are adjacent. The 2-mile songbird trail (see separate point of interest) starts here. Canoes and boats can be rented locally. - Just east off H-03/Au Train-Forest Lake Rd., 4 miles south of M-28 at Au Train and 3 miles north of M-94. Look for National Forest sign at Forest Rd. 227. $9/night. Open from May 15 to Sept. 30. Handicap accessible: not currently	BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING ALONG PICTURED ROCKS' NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL - Permits required from the Visitor Center; (906) 387-3700 13 dispersed primitive campsites, to be used by hikers and kayakers, are along this popular trail. Most are at stream mouths or near lakes. Mosquito River, Chapel Beach, and Beaver Creek campsites are below the bluff, near beaches. Several designated backcountry campsites are along the way. If you get a permit, you can line up a campsite. They are available by reservation by mail or fax only from the Munising Visitor Center at (906) 387-3700. Reservations must be made at least two weeks before your trip. Group campsites are in greatest demand and get reserved first. For 2006 reservations may be handled through the national reservation system for national parks and forests. Cost: $15/permit (up to 14 nights) for groups up to 6; $30 for groups from 7 to 20. All that's provided is a fire ring and bear poles from which food must be hung. Leave-no-trace camping practices should be observed, and backpacking stoves instead of fires are encouraged.	BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND/HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST (906) 387-2512; - not reservable 50 rustic campsites (no showers or electricity) are on two asphalt loops close to Lake Superior. Some sites are wooded, others open. Surprisingly, some sites are usually available in summer. Come early in the week in late July-early August to be sure. There's a small beach and beautiful views across to Grand Island. This campground is a favorite of divers exploring nearby shipwrecks. The ruins of a limestone charcoal furnace are at the picnic area on the entrance road. The company town of Onota, burned in 1877, once was on this site. - From M-28 at Christmas, look for sign to Bay Furnace campground. It's not far north of the highway. $10/night. Open May 15-Sept. 30. Wheelchair-accessible: 2 sites.
COLWELL LAKE CAMPGROUND (906) 341-5666 - Not reservable except for group sites. This very popular 35-site rustic campground has been reconstructed to be fully accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Five sites ($12/night) have electricity for RV hookups. A scenic 1.6 mile hiking trail with benches goes around 145-acre Colwell Lake. There's a swimming beach (mats make it wheelchair-accessible), boat ramp, and pump station. Fishing is for northern pike, largemouth bass, perch, and panfish. Group sites must be reserved. - About 9 miles south of Shingleton and M-28 via M-94. $7 and $9/night. Open from May 15 through September 15. Handicap accessible: fully ADA accessible.	INDIAN RIVER CAMPGROUND (906) 341-5666; - not reservable Proximity to M-94 makes for some road noise at this five-site rustic campground, but the fishing is good, and so is canoe access to the wild and scenic Indian River and canoe trail. There's also a picnic area here. (See above.) - About 13 miles south of Shingleton on M-94. $7/night. Open from May 15 thru Oct. 7. Handicap accessible: call.	LITTLE BASS LAKE CAMPGROUND (906) 341-5666; - not reservable On 84-acre Little Bass Lake, this 12-site rustic campground has no swimming area, and as a result, few children and less noise. Lightly used, the campground is enjoyed by people who want to be away from noise, boating activity, and development. There's carry-in boat access only. Fishing is for largemouth bass, pike, perch, crappie, and bluegill. - Take M-94 11 miles south of Shingleton. Turn west on CR 437, then south about 2 1/2 miles on Bass Lake Road to campground. $7/night. Open from May 15 thru Oct. 7. Handicap accessible: call.
Northland Outfitters P.O. Box 65 8174 Highway M-77 Germfask, Michigan 49836 Call Toll Free 1-800-808-3FUN Welcome to Northland Outfitters Campground - a camping experience that is peaceful, beautiful, and within two miles of the Seney Wildlife Refuge. Our campground offers guests: Four Rental Cabins and 14 campsites (5 are located along the gorgeous Manistique River and 5 others are perfect for big rigs!) RV sites include electricity, water, & cable TV. A dump station is also available for our guests.	WANDERING WHEELS CAMPGROUND (906) 387-3315 - This 89-site private campground scores high for a wooded setting and pleasant atmosphere. It has many kinds of sites, from various hookup combinations to none at all and sites for tents. Hot showers. Laundry. Grocery store. Group sites for tents. Lots of extras include heated pool, rec hall, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, badminton, and (for a fee) minigolf. Reservations recommended. - On M-28, 3 1/2 miles east of Munising. Open May thru mid-Oct. Handicap accessible: call.	LITTLE BEAVER LAKE CAMPGROUND/ PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE (906) 387-3700; - not reservable 8 rustic campsites on the shore of Little Beaver Lake are closer together than the other two National Lakeshore campgrounds. Because this campground is so small and so well located, it is the most likely to be full. Have some backup campgrounds in mind. On the beautiful White Pine Trail, with interpretive signs, around the lake. Good location for day hikes. The road down to the campground is so steep, big RVs can't make it back up. About 20 miles east of Munising on H-58, then 3 miles north on Little Beaver Lake Rd. $10/night. Open from May 10 thru Oct. 31. Handicap accessible: 1 site. - About 20 miles east of Munising on H-58, then 3 miles north on Little Beaver Lake Rd. $10/night. Open from May 10 thru Oct. 31. Handicap accessible: 1 site.
Camp Seven Lake Campground County Road 442 Hiawatha National Forest Manistique, MI 49854 Phone: (906)341-5666 There are 41 campsites set among large shade trees, each has a table and fire ring. There are seven specified sites available for handicapped people, as well as other facilities. Drinking water is conveniently located throughout the campground. Camp 7 Lake is a 60-acre lake that offers swimming, boating, and fishing, as well as camping and picnicking. A nature trail is nearby. The excellent location, beautiful setting, and many activities make this a perfect place for spending a day or a weekend. Open May 16 to September 15.	Indian Lake State Park South Unit Route 2, Box 2500 Manistique, MI 49854 Reservations: (800)447-2757 Phone: (906)341-2355 Fax: (906)341-5455 Indian Lake South Unit - 143 sites including 2 mini cabins. Showers, flush toilets, electric at the sites, sanitation station, 8 handicap modern sites along with 2 handicap tent sites for a total of 10. We also have an Adventure Ranger program in the summer, this person provides group activities throughout the summer. Campground host also available. Metal detecting area.	Big Cedar Campground, Canoe Livery 7936 Highway M-77 Germfask, MI 49836 906-586-6684 Your Hosts are Barry and Tanya Peters Located at Germfask MI, just 70 miles northwest of the Mackinac Bridge in the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan Big Cedar Campground in Germfask, MI is on the shores of the Manistique River within 3 miles of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. There are 53 sites for tents, campers, and RV's. Big Cedar is open each year from May 1 to September 30th, and from October 1st through the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Reservations recommended, so be sure to call ahead for fall camping. Big Cedar has enough spa
Woodstar Beach Campground 2674 Rt.2 Manistique MI 49854, 906-341-6514 May-Oct	Colwell Lake Campground M-94 and FR-2246 Hiawatha National Forest Manistique, MI 49854 Phone: (906)341-5666 The campground consists of 35 individual family sites, five have electric RV hook-ups, fire ring, lantern post and tent pad. Toilets and water hydrants are conveniently spaced throughout the campground. Group site is available for those wishing to camp together. Reservations must be made for the group site. Colwell lake is 145 acres with an excellent swimming beach and boat access. Camping, fishing, picnicking and hiking are other popular recreation activities at Colwell Lake. Renovated in 1993, the area meets most current Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines.