Round Lake
Campground · Michigan · 33 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Huron National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 33
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 797 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.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.Facilities
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.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.
Nearby Attractions
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.The facts
- Season: May 3 – October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 33 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: ROUND LAKE
Site types
- 33 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, shade.
33 campsites at Round Lake
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 31 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 32 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 33 | ROUND LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
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. Curve left on Indian Lake Road for 1/4 mile, then turn right on Latham Road 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. Curve left on Indian Lake Road for 1/4 mile, then turn right on Latham Road for 1/2 mile.
44.34278, -83.66444 · 44°20'34.0"N 83°39'52.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 30 | 41 | 53 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 45 | 34 |
| Low °F | 11 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 42 | 52 | 57 | 56 | 48 | 37 | 27 | 18 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Round Lake
- Can you reserve a site at Round Lake?
- Yes, Round Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Round Lake have?
- 33 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Round Lake?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Round Lake.
- Are campfires allowed at Round Lake?
- Campfires are allowed at Round Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Round Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Round Lake's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Site: $14.00
- Per Day: $5.00
- Season: $30.00
Restrictions:
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
Accessibility:
- Accessible restroom
- gravel boat ramp
- paved driveway
Camping near Round Lake
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- Kiwanis Monument 6.1 mi · Facility
- Sawmill Point Boat Launch 8.4 mi · Facility
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- Au Sable Area 16.3 mi · Facility
- Horseshoe Lake Campground and Boat Launch 18.5 mi · Campground
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- Buttercup Campground 24 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 989-739-0728
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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