Island Lake

About

Island Lake Campground occupies a scenic spot on the southern edge of the Mio Ranger District within Michigan's Huron-Manistee National Forest. The campground wraps around the 58-acre Island Lake, a small sheltered glacial lake with a maximum depth of 25 feet and cold, clear water. Several campsites offer filtered views of the lake and its namesake island through the surrounding mixed hardwood forest. The 17 campsites are well-equipped for a national forest setting. Each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. The campground provides hand pump wells for drinking water, vault toilets, and trash collection. A swimming beach marked with buoys is available for day use and campers alike. Anglers can expect to catch sunfish, perch, and bass, while kayakers and canoeists can carry in non-motorized watercraft from the day use parking area. A 1.25-mile nature loop trail departs from the campground, winding through the West Branch Moraine landscape left behind by retreating glaciers. A spur trail connects to Loon Lake Day Use Area. For OHV enthusiasts, the nearby M-33 trailhead provides access to the Mack Lake Motorized Trail System and Bull Gap Hill Climb Area.

Directions

From West Branch: Travel east on M-55 for 5 miles. Turn left and travel north on M-33 for 16 miles. Turn left and travel west on Loon Lake Loop Rd. for 1 mile. The site is located on the left.