Campground

Au Train Lake Campground

Hiawatha National Forest · Munising · Michigan — managed by USDA Forest Service

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Au Train Lake Campground campground
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Weekend availability at Au Train Lake Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 7:23 AM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 2 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    15/20 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Au Train Lake Campground?

as of September 19

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Sep. That changes fast at a campground. We check Au Train Lake Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
34
Max rig length
60 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Located at the south end of AuTrain Lake, this campground is favored by anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. The quiet setting is great for family trips, and visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities year-round, all less than a day's drive from major urban areas of Michigan and Wisconsin.Recreation The large size of the lake provides miles of prime water skiing, boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers can expect a healthy catch of bass and a variety of perch. Canoeing is also popular on AuTrain Lake and the nearby AuTrain River, which meanders into Lake Superior. The campground also provides access to the popular two-mile Songbird interpretive trail, which winds through forest and field, along bog and lakeshore, and is popular for birding. A wildlife viewing platform is available at neighboring Buck Bay and Buck Bay Creek.Facilities The campground offers dozens of large, wooded campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A boat ramp is available at the parking area of the campground, and the lot offers plenty of space for turning and parking. Boat rentals are available in AuTrain.Natural Features AuTrain Lake is located in the upper peninsula of Michigan, between three of the Great Lakes. It sits amid rolling hills forested with pine and aspen trees, as well as large open and tree-covered wetlands. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111. Nearby Attractions The city of AuTrain, located on the shores of Lake Superior, is about 5 miles from the campground.

Getting there

AuTrain Lake Campground is located in Alger County, about 10 miles southwest of Munising. From AuTrain, travel south on Forest Service Road H03 for about 4 miles, then go a mile east on Forest Road 2276, and then another mile north on Forest Service Road 2596 to the campground.

Elevation
633 ft
Contact
1111111111
Hiawatha National Forest office

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • HIKING
  • SWIMMING SITE
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • BIKING

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