Round Lake Campground, National City, MI

Round Lake Campground is located in the Tawas Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (1 hr 15 min north of Bay City, MI) with an elevation of 796 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs between 40 and 50 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 $14.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (39)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		51%
4 star		33%
3 star		5%
2 star		5%
1 star		5%

@CharlesR973079 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #7

Typical National Forest campground, large sites, great location. Never saw park management during our entire stay.

@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #7

We were coming from the UP - going back to the metro Detroit area. We wanted to stop and rest somewhere before driving back home.This place was one of the best camping grounds weve had. More privacy - all the spots had a distance between each other, cozy spots with bonfire pits, and the closer to the lake, the better. Our spot was the closest #7.I will come back for sure!

@HarryME78F9679 · Camped on May 22, 2024 at Campsite #8

Very nice park. Well maintained, the Forest Service does a great job. There is plenty to do in the area, the park has a boat launch, small beach area and is close the historic Au Sauble River Trail https://www.awesomemitten.com/au-sable-river-trail/ . The ASRT includes Lumbermans Monument Highbanks, etc. Short rides to Tawas and Oscoda.The reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the water, I'm sure it was fine to drink, but I couldn't get past the color. I've drank a lot of pump waters, but I couldn't do this one. Must be getting soft in my old age...lol

@DelanieM4B2614 · Camped on Aug 25, 2023 at Campsite #2

Had a great time! We got out on the kayaks it was beautiful and quiet

@HeidiS8366300 · Camped on Jul 15, 2023 at Campsite #1

absolutely beautiful park loved it and can't wait to come back.

@KrisL58EDD2B4D · Camped on Jul 12, 2023 at Campsite #7

Previous reviews said there were a lot of problems with generators running late at night, and a lot of mosquitoes. Thankfully we did not experience either of these issues.

@KarenB2737002 · Camped on Jun 29, 2023 at Campsite #1

Nice campground but a constant cruise of golf carts, four wheelers, n drive through by area visitors n residents made us feel like we were on display. Someone also drove a riding mower they each morning n evening. Campground is a good location to AuSable river, Lumberman’s Monument n Lake Huron beaches.

@GinaP2879961 · Camped on Jun 12, 2023 at Campsite #10

Very quiet and nice.

@AndrewB8639938 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #13

Each campsite needs to be labeled where campers can setup. Non specific on maximum tents. These sites are mostly for rv and pop ups as the tent setup areas that are allowed are super small and too close to the fire pit. The water was not drinkable as it had debris and was yellow. People were bathing their children in it as well. Was nice at the lake and also riding a bike around the town was cool. Fishing was not that great, definitely no lunkers in those lakes. One bathroom per side of the campground, was out of toilet paper at one point. Also bathroom smell wafted into my campsite the whole time we where here.

@ValerieC553879 · Camped on Sep 18, 2022 at Campsite #5

As rustic campgrounds go, this is my favorite. Things like the seawall by the lake and boat launch could use some TLC, but camp sites, picnic tables, and fire pits all in nice condition. Vault toilets clean, with ample toilet paper. Will return

@NormanS3965177 · Camped on Sep 18, 2022 at Campsite #7

We stayed in site 7 which is the best lake view site in that loop. The campground was very quiet, there were only three sites full. The campground was very clean. Did not use the outhouse so cannot report on that. Great place to relax.

@KimE7377888 · Camped on Aug 11, 2022 at Campsite #8

Great, clean

@KirstenG131554 · Camped on Aug 4, 2022 at Campsite #7

Secluded, spacious sites with trees and many were on the lakes.

@RyanR6662184 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #5

Nice paved driveway, great view of Round Lake

@LILYM4228535 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #3

We wanted to do tubing, couldn’t because the swimming area was really small and too many boats around to do it. Latrine really smelled.

@NormanP7202651 · Camped on May 28, 2022 at Campsite #13

Good place to camp

@CalebG6172134 · Camped on May 27, 2022 at Campsite #7

Beautiful and peaceful

@JenniferM11870 · Camped on May 27, 2022 at Campsite #9

Great campground, clean toilets. Host on site and reserved markers easily marked off sites so people coming in could see what was open and what was reserved. We had quiet neighbors while there, really the whole park was quiet for the most part. Only heard generators briefly so that was nice. Pleasantly surprised to find a quick trail to the water that we were able to carry our kayaks to and leave on shore during our visit. Definitely a bit of a carry but flat and easy.

@NoelA4948591 · Camped on Aug 1, 2021 at Campsite #4

It was great, very quite it and peaceful. The sights are great but 106 the fire ring is on the left side an in a low spot so rain gets around it.

@NoelA503 · Camped on Aug 1, 2021 at Campsite #4

It was great, very quite it and peaceful. The sights are great but 106 the fire ring is on the left side an in a low spot so rain gets around it.

@RochelleV405 · Camped on Jul 29, 2021 at Campsite #8

Relaxing as always. So peaceful being tucked back in the forest, looking over the lake, listening to the sounds of nature.

@jeremys773 · Camped on Jul 27, 2021 at Campsite #8

Nice trip.

@MitchA165 · Camped on Jul 8, 2021 at Campsite #7

nice area, Lumberman's Monument, Close to Tawas for food.

@KarenM207 · Camped on Jul 3, 2021 at Campsite #7

Over all a clean park very dog friendly

@ConnieG386 · Camped on Jun 18, 2021 at Campsite #9

My experience with family was great and would have been even better if not for zillions of caterpillars dropping from the trees and raining poop on the rv slides & roof, not to mention our food & drinks. I would highly suggest changing your website photos so as not to deceive people about the lakefront sites. I reserved #9 & the photo shows a gorgeous lakefront. It is actually woods. We changed sites to #7.

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