Warning
GeneralNo water will be available for the 2026 season. Please plan accordingly for your trip.We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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About Black River Harbor Campground
Number of accommodations: 26
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (109)
What Guests Are Saying
Black River Harbor Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with well-maintained sites and proximity to stunning waterfalls and Lake Superior. Many visitors appreciate the privacy between campsites and the cleanliness of the facilities, despite some concerns about limited water access and steep trails. Overall, it’s a great spot for outdoor activities and a relaxing getaway, though mobility issues and the lack of potable water may be drawbacks for some.
What Guests Are Saying
Black River Harbor Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with well-maintained sites and proximity to stunning waterfalls and Lake Superior. Many visitors appreciate the privacy between campsites and the cleanliness of the facilities, despite some concerns about limited water access and steep trails. Overall, it’s a great spot for outdoor activities and a relaxing getaway, though mobility issues and the lack of potable water may be drawbacks for some.
Review Summary
Beth C
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Main Loop
We've camped here numerous times and it's always been a pretty good experience. Keep in mind it is not the best place if you have mobility issues. Most of the sights in the area involve stairs or rough terrain, and are not in the campground itself. I always feel there needs to be more space between campsites, but this one has pretty good privacy. The pit toilets are clean, but the smell did unpleasantly infiltrate one of our sites. We had no luck catching fish out of the river by the harbor, but thankfully there are many other activities to enjoy in the area.
Shane G
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Main Loop
Cheryl Y
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Main Loop
Nice camp site. Fairly level, close to a nice park and beach. Trail through the campground down to the water. Enjoyed our stay!
Evan S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Main Loop
Excellent sites in a magnificent location. One more wore word - waterfalls!
Anthony N
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Main Loop
Quiet, clean rustic campground with amazing hiking.
Kim O
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Main Loop
Nice campsites with a decent sense of privacy. Our only quibble was the narrowness of the asphalt drives. A few more feet would have been nice when muddy conditions exist.
Todd S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Main Loop
.. close proximity to spectacular waterfalls and Lake Superior.
Melody F
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Main Loop
Sites were well kept and not on top of each other. Bathrooms were clean as well. We had a great view of the lake and loved all the trees around our campsite.
Michelle M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Main Loop
Very nice campground. Campsite was large and plenty of privacy from neighboring sites. Had some torrential rain fall and site didn’t puddle, yay! Rugged trail to lakeshore across road from campsite. Be prepared for no water or cell service. Firewood was available at host site and just up the road. Kwik Trip in Bessemer has all supplies you may have forgotten.
GAIL J
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Main Loop
Very good experience, weather was great, views awesome. 3
Location Black River Harbor Campground
Address:
E6248 Us 2
Ironwood, MI, 49938
United States
From Ironwood Mi., travel east on US 2 to Powderhorn Road, turn left onto Powderhorn Road and travel approximately 3 miles to CR 513, turn left onto CR 513 and travel approximately 11 miles to the Black River Harbor Recreation Area.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.6703 / -90.0497
Elevation: 182 feet
Policies & Rules
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Camping in a developed recreation site is allowed for a period not longer than 14 days, except as otherwise posted. After this time, you must move to another campground or dispersed site for at least 24 hours. |
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Campers must occupy the campsite the first night. |
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Eight people and two motorized vehicles are allowed per campsite with a maximum of one RV or camper trailer and two tents per camping site or three tents per camping site. There is additional parking space near the self-service fee station. |
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Enjoy your visit to the Ottawa National Forest. If you have any questions, please call (906)-932-1330. |
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Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information. Gathering of dead and down wood within the camping area for use during stay is permissible. |
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Generators are allowed but only between 7:00am and 9:00pm. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 6:00am |
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Campsite "switching" is not permitted. You must occupy the campsite that you made a reservation for unless you have received prior permission from the Ottawa National Forest. |
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This campground is operated by Camp Host, LLC under a special use permit with the Ottawa National Forest. |
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No water available at campground for entire 2026 season. Please plan accordingly. We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralNo water will be available for the 2026 season. Please plan accordingly for your trip.We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
