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Campground · MI

COLWELL LAKE CAMPGROUND

MI · Hiawatha National Forest

COLWELL LAKE CAMPGROUND is generally hard to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in July (9/10) and eases to its lowest in September (6/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May8
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul9
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep6
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 7 electric sites
  • 32 RV sites
  • Max RV length 60 ft

Activities: SWIMMING SITE, PICNICKING, HIKING, CAMPING, BOATING, FISHING

Fees

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

Discount only applies to base rate. Note: A $4.00 per night electrical hookup fee applies to Electric sites.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is