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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
Dave G
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Main Loop
Nice, quiet, well maintained campground. The big attractions are the waterfalls (hike or drive and view, though there is quite a bit of walking and stairs to see them) and the beach. No water currently due to Covid so you need to bring it. I tried to hike to all the waterfalls on the trail (North Country Trail), but lost the trail between the second and third waterfall, due to leaves on the ground and some downed trees. While you can't really get "lost" (you're between the river and the road, just walk one way or the other) and the trail is marked with blue blazes, you still have to pay close attention to stay on it, particularly in the fall when there are some leaves on the forest floor.
Erick G
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Main Loop
Campsites were well maintained. And Campground host, Larry, was phenomenal, very helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure we were having a good stay.
Miles R
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Main Loop
To begin with, there are two things that knock this down from a perfect score. 1) The typical noise rules weren't followed in this campground. Generators running too late and way too early. (and I was getting up at 6:30am) 2) Unlike the better funded National Lakeshores and Parks there's no dedicated pad for my tent, which I have grown to appreciate. Otherwise this was a wonderful campground. The nearby waterfalls were worth the detour here.
Maggie L
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Main Loop
Nice location, close to the lake. Mosquitoes and black flies were pretty bad, but it's to be expected at that time of year. Overall nice, quiet place to get away.
john k
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Main Loop
Take the Rainbow Falls walk through old growth forests. A true gem.
Dean K
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Main Loop
Spacious sites in heavily wooded area. Quiet enough to hear the waves of Lake Superior rolling into shore.
scott s
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Main Loop
very nice enjoyable campground
Sara F
VerifiedAugust 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Main Loop
If I could rate simply for beauty and cleanliness, I would give it 5 stars. There are several reasons for the 1 star rating. Chainsaws are apparently permitted. The group next to us used one, as well as the camp host across the street. The group next to us also felled a small standing, LIVE tree while the camp host did nothing to deter. The use of generators is also apparently permitted as one was left running nearby for the better part of the day/evening.
If you are looking for a quiet get-away, I would not recommend. If you don't mind the noise, it is a beautiful location.
I traveled for hours to this location specifically because there was no mention of generators or the like permitted on the website. I was also very sad to see live trees taken for no reason other than sheer ignorance. I have been here in the past, later in the year; it was quiet and serene. The influx of wanna-be outdoorsy people ruined this birthday trip for me and we actually left early.
Please be considerate to your neighbors and especially the surrounding nature areas!
Lora F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Main Loop
Loved it! Nice campground, bathroom clean and fairly close. Love the fire pit with grid attached!!
John H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Main Loop
There is NO water at the BR campground (nor at the Pavilion Park). Spigots have not been turned on. A DNR person told me there will be no water for the rest of the season.
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.
