Munising, Alger County, MI · 4 sites
This isolated, quiet, family type camping area is located on the east side of Hovey Lake. It is a good place for canoeing, bird watching, or just enjoying nature¿s surroundings. There are 4 campsites, each with a table and fire ring. Toilets and drinking water are available. Swimming conditions in this lake are not good due to shallow water and the mucky bottom. Some northern pike, black bass, and panfish can be caught here. The 99 acre Hovey Lake is the headwaters of the Indian Wild and Scenic River and offers good trout fishing. There is a carry-in boat access near the entrance of the…
Munising, MI
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Amenities
- Boat launch
- Canoe/kayak access
- Fishing
- Reservations
- Rustic
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Holiday Station · 7.5 mi
- Munising 2 · 8.3 mi
- Citgo · 8.3 mi
Groceries
- Family Fare Supermarket · 8.5 mi
- Bob's IGA · 8.7 mi
- Wright Grocery · 12 mi
Convenience stores
- Forest Glen General Store · 6.0 mi
- Holiday · 7.5 mi
- Krist Food Mart · 8.3 mi
Restaurants
- Buckhorn Resort · 0.6 mi
- Snowshoe Lodge · 4.7 mi
- Hardee's · 8.4 mi
Hospitals
- Bay Care Medical Center · 10 mi
- Munsing Memorial Hospital · 10 mi
- Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital · 31 mi
Pharmacies
- Snyders Drug Stores · 8.5 mi
- Putvin Drug Store · 8.7 mi
- Putvin Healthmart · 32 mi
Hardware stores
- Tractor Supply Co. · 3.7 mi
- Hiawatha Log Homes · 7.7 mi
- Tractor Supply Co · 7.8 mi
RV services
- Airstream of Northern Michigan Marquette · 39 mi
- Camping World · 40 mi
- Hilltop RV Superstore · 40 mi
EV charging
- Munising City Hall · 8.7 mi
- NCP BACK LOT NORTH COAST PL · 34 mi
- Andys Seney Bar · 36 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 4 within 50 miles
- Alger County Fair 12 mi
Late July-Early August · Chatham
- Schoolcraft County Fair 32 mi
Late July (2 days) · Manistique
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 20 within 50 miles
- Munising Bay Cruisers Classic Car Show 8.8 mi
Mid-September · Munising
- Pictured Rocks Days 8.8 mi
Second weekend of June · Munising
Farmers Markets — 2 of 12 within 50 miles
- Munising Farmers & Artisans Market 8.8 mi
Mid Jun-mid Oct · Munising
- Skandia Farmers Market 27 mi
Mid May-Oct · Skandia
Arts & Music — 2 of 7 within 50 miles
- Manistique Folk Festival 32 mi
Summer · Manistique
- Fresh Coast Film Festival 38 mi
October · Marquette
Antiques — 2 of 4 within 50 miles
- Reminisce Antique Mall 42 mi
Year-round · Escanaba
- Lowenstein's Antique Market 46 mi
Year-round · Negaunee
Flea Markets & Swaps — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- M T's Flea Market 38 mi
Seasonal · Marquette
- Escanaba Antique Tractor & Flea Market 42 mi
Annual · Escanaba
Food & Drink — 2 of 4 within 50 miles
- Beer on the Bay 8.8 mi
Last Saturday of July · Munising
- Downtown Marquette Restaurant Week 38 mi
March · Marquette
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 12 within 50 miles
- Pictured Rocks Road Race 8.8 mi
Last Sunday of June · Munising
- Michigan Ice Fest 8.8 mi
February · Munising
Notes & sources
Distances to nearby services and local events are straight-line, not driving distance — the real drive is longer, and around water or on an island there may be no road route at all.
Nearby services checked August 2026. Businesses close without notice; call ahead if it matters.
Recurring annual events and markets near this campground. Timings repeat each year — confirm with the organiser before travelling.
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