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Campground · MI

Island lake (MI)

MI · Huron-Manistee National Forests

Booking is hardest here in July (2/10) and easiest in July (2/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
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1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 17 RV sites
  • Max RV length 70 ft

Activities: PADDLE BOATING, PICNICKING, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WATER ACTIVITIES, BOATING, CAMPING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, FISHING, KAYAKING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAILS, PADDLING

Location

Where it is

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