Island Lake Campground
Its 11 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Standard nonelectric: $26–$65 per night, and it is open from 05-12 to 09-16. Island Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Alger, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 4One of many sites located at the Island Lake Campground. Photo: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Island Lake Campground sits inside Hiawatha National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $26–$65 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 11
- Group sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
11 sites; 1 pull-through; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | ISLAND LAKE | Group standard area nonelectric | 30 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 002 |
| 003 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 008 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 008 |
| 009 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 010 |
| 011 | ISLAND LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 011 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 consecutive nights
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 852 ft
46.2705, -86.6508 in Alger. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Island Lake Campground is open from 05-12 to 09-16 , at 852 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Island Lake Campground?
Sites at Island Lake Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251536).
How much does it cost to camp at Island Lake Campground?
Camping at Island Lake Campground costs Standard nonelectric: $26–$65 per night.
How many campsites does Island Lake Campground have?
Island Lake Campground has 11 campsites, including 1 group site.
Does Island Lake Campground have RV hookups?
No. Island Lake Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Island Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Island Lake Campground: site 001.
Is there drinking water at Island Lake Campground?
Yes, Island Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Island Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Island Lake Campground.
When is Island Lake Campground open?
Island Lake Campground is open from 05-12 to 09-16.
How long can you stay at Island Lake Campground?
The stay limit at Island Lake Campground is 14 consecutive nights.
Who manages Island Lake Campground?
Island Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Island Lake Campground
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Island Lake Campground, in straight-line miles: Wagner Falls (waterfall, 8.1 miles), Munising Falls (waterfall, 11 miles), Miners Falls (waterfall, 15 miles), and Spray Falls (waterfall, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Not on record
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- Fee
- Not on record
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More campgrounds: camping near Alger and campgrounds in Alger.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, water, toilets, stayLimit, fee, season.open, season.close, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS- Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)