Campground

Round Lake

Huron-Manistee National Forests · National City · Michigan — managed by USDA Forest Service

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Round Lake campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Anthony Garcia

Weekend availability at Round Lake

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 12, 11:25 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    11/13 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    13/13 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 Round Lake?

as of September 13

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Sep. That changes fast at a campground. We check Round Lake 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 19Open
Sep 26Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 16Open
Sep 23Open
Sep 30Open

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

Campsites & amenities

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

Campsites
33
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Round Lake Campground offers a scenic, rustic, wooded camping area offering a wide variety of recreation opportunities in the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Michigan.Recreation There is a wide variety of recreational opportunities located in and around the campground. Anglers can fish for sunfish, bass and pike while campers can relax at the sandy beach. The campground has a gravel boat ramp.Facilities Round Lake Campground has 33 sites in two camping loops. Approximately a quarter of the sites in this campground have access to water. Amenities at the campground include vault toilets and garbage service along with picnic tables and campfire rings at each campsite.Natural Features Round Lake's 91-acres is mostly surrounded by private land. Round Lake Campground provides the only public access to the lake. Nearby Sand Lake Picnic and Swimming Area are located on the 248-acre Sand Lake. The beach and picnic area provide the only public access to Sand Lake. Nearby Attractions The campground is located in the village of Sand Lake, MI and groceries and fuel are nearby. Lumberman's Monument Visitor's Center is less than 15 miles from the campground. There are hiking trails nearby, a picnic day use area on nearby Sand Lake, bird watching, and hunting opportunities.

Getting there

From the west, leave M-55 approximately 6 miles east of its intersection with M-65, turn north on Sand Lake Road for 3 miles to Indian Lake Road. Turn left and travel 2.5 miles to Latham Road, then left for 1/2 mile. From the east, leave M-55 at its intersection with Plank Road near Tawas City and follow Plank Road for 7 miles. Curve left on Indian Lake Road for 1/4 mile, then turn right on Latham Road for 1/2 mile.

Elevation
797 ft
Contact
989-739-0728

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • HUNTING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.