Round Lake
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 33 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
33 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 02 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 03 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 04 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 05 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 06 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 07 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 08 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 09 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 10 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 3 to October 31 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping (per night): Single Site: $14.00. Day Use (per vehicle): Per Day: $5.00. Season: $30.00 |
| Rules | As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. |
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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.
| Nearest town | National City, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44.3428° N, 83.6644° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rose City RV Center ↗ | 22.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Dean's Bait & Tackle, Incorporated ↗ | 26.5 mi |
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Round Lake Campground & Recreation Area
Worth a stop
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.
- 8.4 miSawmill Point Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miIosco Smt Sand Lake Dnr649 ↗9.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1 miHuron ORV, Sand Lake Spur ↗9.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 1.9 miCurtis Road Spur2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 1.9 miIosco Smt Monument Road Dnr ↗14.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.1 miCorsair, 15-17 Spur1 mi trail · hiking, snowshoe, ski
- 3.1 miCorsair, 18-19-20 Spur1.6 mi trail · hiking, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Huron-Manistee National Forest.
- inHuron-Manistee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,028,484 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Cooke Hydroelectric PlantHistoric district · Oscoda · 10.1 mi
- Tawas Point Light StationBuilding · East Tawas · 12.3 mi
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Round Lake?
Sites at Round Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Round Lake?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping (per night): Single Site: $14.00. Day Use (per vehicle): Per Day: $5.00. Season: $30.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Round Lake?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Round Lake open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 3 to October 31.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Round Lake have?
33 sites, including 33 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Round Lake?
Round Lake is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Round Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Round Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Round Lake?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Round Lake?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Round Lake?
There is a wide variety of recreational opportunities located in and around the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Round Lake?
National City, Michigan. The campground is located in the village of Sand Lake, MI and groceries and fuel are nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Round Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Monument Campground (6.7 mi), Rollways Campground (9.7 mi), and South Branch Trail Campground and Trailhead (11.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby