Jewell Lake Recreation Area Campground
Open for the 2026 season from May 3 through October 31. Sites are $15 per night. Senior/Access Pass holders receive 50% discount.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 1:21PM EDT until May 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 4 to 8 foot waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, Arenac, Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
About
Jewell Lake Campground occupies a prime location on the eastern shore of Jewell Lake, a 193-acre lake in Michigan's Huron National Forest within Alcona County. The lake supports a variety of fish species and permits both motorized and non-motorized boating, making it a destination for anglers and paddlers alike. Swimming is also available. The developed campground features vault toilets and potable drinking water available from a hand pump. Sites are $15 per night, with Interagency Senior/Access Pass holders receiving a 50% discount. The campground operates seasonally from early May through the end of October. During winter months, a snowmobile trail passes through the recreation area, extending the site's usefulness beyond the camping season for winter recreation enthusiasts.
Directions
From Harrisville, travel west on M-72 for 14.5 miles. Turn right and travel north on Sanborn Rd for 2 miles. Turn left and travel west on FR 4601 for 0.5 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (989) 739-0728 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Jewell Lake Campground |
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