Lake Michigan At St. Ignace Campground, Moran, MI

Lake Michigan At St. Ignace Campground is located in the St. Ignace Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (2 hrs 25 min northeast of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 607 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $22.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (76)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		50%
4 star		26%
3 star		11%
2 star		7%
1 star		4%

@DarleneEB6B9FA · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #1

Large sites, short walk to beautiful beaches.

@BenjaminB63849 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #26

Good campsite and great beach. Nice campground hosts as well. The highway noise, especially the rumble strips, were a big detraction however.

@MatthewA193445 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #17

Campground is between beach and busy highway. Traffic noise is deafening.One star for nice beach, although water was a cold algae soup.

@RachelT9962710 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #23

The facilities and the park were clean and well kept. The hosts were friendly and helpful.

@PattyR2929401 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #14

Natural beauty abounds overlooking Lake Michigan. Site 14 is perfect for experiencing privacy while enjoying some solitude with a view of the lake. Sip your morning coffee watching the cormorants fish for their breakfast or an evening cocktail at sunset from a chair perched on your own little bluff. With just a small dune to the beach where you can swim and appreciate low people traffic. Some road noise can be heard from Highway 2 at the campsite, but quiets at night for a peaceful sleep. You hear very little noise from others camping here.

@GregG6684156 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #26

The only negative was highway noise, but that can't be changed. The lake access was wonderful. strolling along the beach was a highlight of our brief stay.

@KayK7825086 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #32

We struggled to stake our tent on the gravel site. From looking at the map we were to be on the beach, but there was a huge dune between us and the water. That's ok, but could have been portrayed better. The campground runs parallel with highway 2, so is not quiet. The hosts were kind, there were plenty of trees to attach dogs and hammocks, the beach was lovely and the outhouses were clean.

@AngelH913E4AA4 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #14

I have been camping here since I was 2. I am 45 now, and I still live it like it was my first time

@StevenA2029523 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #17

You will need a level of bug protection,once that is established you will enjoy the experience.

@JoeV6E0C4895A4 · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #17

We had a two night reservation and a sign on the post that our site5 was reserved. We left for a few hours and when we returned, our reserved sign had been stolen and our, still wrapped, bundle of wood. It was obvious we were coming back but someone took our stuff anyway. Would not recommend this place. Dont LEAVE ANY STUFF, even if you leave for a while.

@DarraS1838415B · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #10

Friendly hosts, clean facilities, wonderful beach. Traffic noise from US 2.

@JohnV5540894 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #15

Great stop, exactly or more than we thought it would be. Just a one night stay, but we would definitely stop there again and could see staying longer in different circumstances. It was nice to be able to go up for the dune and down to the beach with a nice sunset view right from the campsite. Nice place. A little road noise, but not problematic.

@JenniferE59361 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #11

The campground is fantastic! Bathrooms are clean, sites are private and beautiful. Unfortunately (which is completely out of control of the forest service) is the constant highway noise. If Lake Michigan was more riles up it could have drowned out some of the highway.

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #11

We camp in a Camper Van class B, we paid for 3 nights, after the first night we decided to take a day trip to the Falls, when we got back to our campsite the Hosts gave our campsite to someone else!They said they thought we left and wasnt coming back, we found another campsite but it wasnt in the water and was next to expressway! Host did comp for 2 nights

@PatriciaM16546 · Camped on Sep 27, 2023 at Campsite #1

The hosts, Ron and Val are the greatest! The facilities and sites are kept pristine and they take great pride in keeping them so. They're friendly and helpful. The only potential issue is road noise from US-2 which is busy pretty much all day. My site 1 was level and fire ring and picnic table were close by, unlike some of the other sites that were multilevel, some with numerous stairs to get from campsite to table/fire ring.

@CherriD8659497 · Camped on Sep 21, 2023 at Campsite #33

Great beach access, campsite was in excellent condition and very well maintained, camp hosts were very friendly, secluded site.

@RobertK4087757 · Camped on Sep 21, 2023 at Campsite #30

The camp host was wonderful! When we arrived, the campsite we had reserved was not a campsite for a trailer at all. He was so helpful at getting us into a suitable site! The campground itself was beautiful. Most sites had decent privacy.Only negative was road noise from the highway. It lessened by bedtime but was still there during the time around the campfire.

@PatrickK884942 · Camped on Sep 18, 2023 at Campsite #11

Great campground! Easy access to Lake Michigan beach from the lakeside sites. Pit toliets and no showers, but a great campground. Firewood available at gas station 2 or 3 miles west on US Hwy 2.

@FredB4895581 · Camped on Sep 15, 2023 at Campsite #12

Great Location!! A little US 2 road noise but not overwhelming. Short bike ride to the North Country Trail up by Brevort Lake, And an easy walk to access Lake Michigan.

@BradS9486590 · Camped on Sep 6, 2023 at Campsite #25

Fabulous site with a private path to sandy Lake Michigan beaches. Only drawback is the proximity of Highway 2, but that was manageable.

@KimberlyS97588 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #9

Beautiful campground, great location. There is road noise but you don't notice it when you're on the beach. Camp hosts very friendly and helpful.

@TimF3815900 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #11

Great campground for a short stay. Sites are set among trees, with privacy between sites. Those along the lakeshore provide direct access to a private beach. Yes, there is road noise, but it isnt bothersome for a short stay because the campground itself is so nice. I would happily stay here again.

@RobertZ9176404 · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #4

Beach is nice. Clean. Hosts where great

@DouglasL894716 · Camped on Aug 28, 2023 at Campsite #19

Nice campsites between a hill next to Rte 2 and a dune next to Lake Michigan. Everything was great except the fire rings are ridiculous. About 3. Ft high with no vent holes. So even though a fire would have been nice. I didnt bother since we wouldnt have been able to feel any heat or see much of the fire. I do understand the need to prevent wildfires and that a very few people would build too large of a fire in a shorter ring.

@VernV5C021F400 · Camped on Aug 21, 2023 at Campsite #15

Just a bit short of excellent probably because I was in a hurry to get to Lake Superior in the Yooper. Came in during the night, explored a bit in the morning and left, but let me tell you site 015 is incredible. I could stay there a week.

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