Island Lake Recreation Area
Its 17 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $15 per night, and it is open from 05-15 to 09-30. Island Lake Recreation Area is a National Forest campground near Mio, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 3A view of Island Lake from the Island Lake Day Use Area. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 70 ft
- Max RV length
Island Lake Recreation Area sits inside Huron-Manistee 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
- Single Site: $15 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 17
- Max RV length
- 70 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
17 sites; the longest takes a 70 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 1 |
| 2 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 70 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 2 |
| 3 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 3 |
| 4 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 4 |
| 5 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 5 |
| 6 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 6 |
| 7 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 65 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 7 |
| 8 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 8 |
| 9 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 9 |
| 10 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 10 |
| 11 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 11 |
| 12 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 12 |
| 13 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 13 |
| 14 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 14 |
| 15 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 15 |
| 16 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 16 |
| 17 | Island Lake | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 17 |
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
- 1,298 ft
44.5102, -84.1417 in Oscoda. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Island Lake Recreation Area is open from 05-15 to 09-30 , at 1,298 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 Recreation Area?
Sites at Island Lake Recreation Area are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10214347).
How much does it cost to camp at Island Lake Recreation Area?
Camping at Island Lake Recreation Area costs Single Site: $15 per night.
How many campsites does Island Lake Recreation Area have?
Island Lake Recreation Area has 17 campsites.
Are there pull-through sites at Island Lake Recreation Area?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Island Lake Recreation Area; 17 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Island Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, Island Lake Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Island Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Island Lake Recreation Area.
When is Island Lake Recreation Area open?
Island Lake Recreation Area is open from 05-15 to 09-30.
How long can you stay at Island Lake Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Island Lake Recreation Area is 14 consecutive nights.
Who manages Island Lake Recreation Area?
Island Lake Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Island Lake Recreation Area
Chimney Loop Campground - Sites
- 1
- Season
- 04-15 to 11-29
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $30 per night
Wagner Lake Recreation Area - Sites
- 12
- Season
- 05-15 to 11-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Mack Lake Orv Campground - Sites
- 41
- Season
- 05-15 to 11-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Meadows Orv Campground - Sites
- 12
- Season
- 05-15 to 11-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Mio and campgrounds in Oscoda.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, fireRings, stayLimit, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)