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.
Featured amenities
Pet Friendly
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates26 total sites
RV Sites
26 sites
About Black River Harbor Campground
Number of accommodations: 26
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
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Year-round
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Photography
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (125)
What Guests Are Saying
Black River Harbor Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful environment with well-maintained sites, clean restrooms, and proximity to stunning waterfalls and Lake Superior. While the campground lacks potable water and firewood availability, most campers appreciate the quiet setting and helpful hosts. Some sites may present challenges for those with mobility issues, but overall, it remains a favorite destination for many who enjoy rustic camping and natural beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
Black River Harbor Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful environment with well-maintained sites, clean restrooms, and proximity to stunning waterfalls and Lake Superior. While the campground lacks potable water and firewood availability, most campers appreciate the quiet setting and helpful hosts. Some sites may present challenges for those with mobility issues, but overall, it remains a favorite destination for many who enjoy rustic camping and natural beauty.
Review Summary
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
Susana A
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Main Loop
Nice campground…too bad there was no water…and never got to see the host.
David B
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Main Loop
The campground is quiet and well maintained, but the lack of even non-potable water is disappointing. The lack of cell signal is a plus. The nearby waterfalls along the Black River make for a pleasant hike and it provides a very good base for boating in Lake Superior. The camp hosts were very helpful and kind when we had to deal with a dead battery.
Niki O
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Main Loop
This campsite is amazing. Very clean and well kept, quiet area with nearby access to Lake Superior and Black River. Keep in mind that there is no running water in the campgrounds, so come prepared for that. The waterfalls were a very short drive away and were beautiful, but it took only a short amount of time to hike all of them. We loved our stay here, perfect for a weekend getaway.
Barbara Y
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Main Loop
Great visit as usual. The restrooms were very well maintained, campsite clean and mowed,the Host was prompt in notifying us of our Starlink being left behind. THANK YOU!
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.
The campground is accessible via US Highway 2, which is approximately 3 miles from Powderhorn Road and about 11 miles from CR 513.
Elevation: 182 feet
19 mi drive to downtown Ironwood (about 29 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- 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.
- Campers must occupy the campsite the first night.
- 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.
- Enjoy your visit to the Ottawa National Forest. If you have any questions, please call (906)-932-1330.
- 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.
- Generators are allowed but only between .
- 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.
- This campground is operated by Camp Host, LLC under a special use permit with the Ottawa National Forest.
- 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.
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