Island Lake
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 11
- sites
- May–Aug
- best months
Is Island Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Hiawatha National Forest. It doesn't name Island Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Brevoort Lake Autumn Drawdown
Agency closure covering Hiawatha National Forest · USFS · Hiawatha National Forest
Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed
Agency closure covering Hiawatha National Forest · USFS · Hiawatha National Forest
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
Agency alert covering Hiawatha National Forest · USFS · Hiawatha National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Hiawatha National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 11 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 851 ft
- Near MunisingMunising Ranger District · Hiawatha National Forest
Island Lake Campground is a small and quiet campground nestled in a mostly pine forest. Island Lake offers great fishing for anglers with small boats or canoes.
Best time to go · May–Aug
Best time to visit Island Lake
Best months: May–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
23° / 11°
21 wet
Feb
25° / 11°
17 wet
Mar
33° / 19°
13 wet
Apr
45° / 28°
11 wet
May
59° / 39°
12 wet
Jun
68° / 49°
12 wet
Jul
73° / 55°
12 wet
Aug
72° / 55°
11 wet
Sep
65° / 49°
14 wet
Oct
52° / 38°
17 wet
Nov
39° / 27°
17 wet
Dec
29° / 18°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Munising, MI, 9.8 mi away at 680 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Island Lake
11 sites for group and tent and RV camping