Island Lake Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageIsland Lake Campground
This beautiful high mountain lake campground has 21 newly remodeled sites. There is always plenty to do at this campground; hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and beautiful wildflowers galore. 16-day stay limit This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments. No cell service Notes: Maximum spur 32 feet. Boat ramp closed until winter ice clears.
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Overnight Use:   Single Site: $20/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. *The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additiol fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder’s party.* https://store.usgs.gov/recreatiol-passes Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
Restrictions
Food Storage is Required
Scenic drives that pass close
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