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
Seasonal information
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
Meg M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Main Loop
I was absolutely impressed with the cleanliness of this park and how well maintained it is! Your rangers are absolutely fabulous! The sites were awesome, trails well made, and we were never disappointed once with our trip with anything! Makes me love Michigan that much more than I already do!
Mark V
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Main Loop
Campgrounds were nicely kept, and the your workers worked in the rain to cut the grass. This is a great campground with many well spaced sites. I would encourage the US Forrest Service to continue to work on getting water to the campground. You have the biggest fresh water lake in your backyard, and not a drop to drink. I am sure there are legitimate reasons for this, but did talk with others who have camped there several years ago when there was fresh water. One opportunity of improvement was the Sanitary Company used by the US Forrest Service to clean and drain the toilets. I went to one of the toilets after the service was completed, their were spills from the "solution" below on the floor of the toilets. I immediately left the toilet as the toilet was unsightly. At other US Forrest Service locations, the Sanitary Company after finishing with the withdrawal of the toilet contents, they will spray the toilet with a cleaning solution when finished. This was not done here, and would suggest cleaning after servicing the toilet needs to be completed.
Teresa S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Main Loop
Absolutely beautiful area! The falls, the beaches and forests were truly amazing.
Mitch T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Main Loop
We love the quiet camping experience here on Lake Superior. Just make sure to bring water!
Robert K
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Main Loop
Lots of water falls near by.
Steven A
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Main Loop
Very quiet.
Brian M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Main Loop
Stayed in site 7. It gets afternoon sun and can be hard to find any shade otherwise nice site. Stayed 4th of July weekend and bugs were not bad at all but did need bug spray. Paved entrance and sites are paved as well. No camp host onsite.
Heidi R
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Main Loop
This is a beautiful campground! We will definitely come back but make sure you know that most sites are gravel and metal tent spikes will not work well! We will be better prepared next time. Great trails off the grounds to the falls and lake!
Sherrie T
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Main Loop
Great view at site 18.
Carrie C
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Main Loop
Campsites were very clean, quiet and nicely spaced apart. Really a beautiful setting. We enjoyed the close proximity to the harbor so put kayaks in and enjoy the river, lake and beach!
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.
