AuTrain Lake
Campground
Hiawatha
National Forest
Au Train, MI 49806
Upper
Peninsula
(906)
387-3700
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AuTrain Lake Campground is located in Alger County, about 10 miles
west of Munising.
At AuTrain, travel south on FR-HO3 for about four miles, then go one mile east
on FR-2276, and then two miles north on FR- 2596 to the Campground.
AuTrain Lake is the largest inland lake in the area. It is an 830 acre lake
with a maximum depth of 30 feet and an average depth of 12 feet The large size
of this lake provides miles of prime water skiing, boating, swimming, and
fishing. Canoeing is also popular here on AuTrain Lake and the AuTrain River
below the lake.
Camping
This campground has 37 large, wooded, campsites with tables and fireplaces.
Drinking water and toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the campground.
Fishing
Fishing is good for northern pike, walleye, and perch. A boat launch
is located near the day use area.
Picnic Area
There are tables, grills, toilets, and drinking water in the day use area.
Enjoy this lovely area while you picnic, swim, boat, fish, or just relax.
The sandy swimming beach is located at the day use area. Please remember
there are no lifeguards. Swim at your own risk.
Hiking
AuTrain Songbird Trail starts and ends in the campground. You may
check out the songbird trail kit-- including a tapeplayer, cassette, binoculars
and fieldguide -- from the campground host. The kit combines with informational
signs along the route to provide a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the
habitats along the trail and the birds frequenting those habitats. In addition,
an elevated observation platform offers views of treetop birds and overlooks
AuTrain Lake's Buck Bay.
Boating
The boat launch is at the parking area. There is turning and parking space for
vehicles with boat trailers. Boat rentals are available in AuTrain.
A nearby boat launch on Lake Superior is located on AuTrain Bay.
General Information
Bait, camping supplies and food, are available in AuTrain. AuTrain
Lake Campground is a fee area. Nearby attractions include Scott Falls, Pictured
Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island National Recreation Area, charter
fishing, boat tours, and the North Country National Scenic Trail.
AuTrain Lake Campground is a fee area. Golden Passports are accepted.
Contact
Additional information about Au Train Lake Campground and Recreation
Area is available from the Munising Ranger District or the Forest Supervisor's
Office.
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