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
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Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Photography
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Russell S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Main Loop
Excellent campground. Would have been 5 stars except for no potable water.
Deb W
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Main Loop
Beautiful campground, and the update to the road and campsites is appreciated.
Debra Q
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Main Loop
Peaceful campground! Only wish they could get water back.
Kit O
VerifiedAugust 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Main Loop
This is a beautiful campsite. There are amazing views of Lake Superior just steps away. We stayed at site 15 and felt like it was reasonably private. We could see some neighbors but we had a lot of space to ourselves. There is no water and doesn't seem like there will be anytime soon but just requires some extra prep to get around. The one negative was the trash was overflowing when we got there until almost the end of our trip. We got there on Sunday so I think it was all from the weekend crowd but they didn't empty it until at least Tuesday.
Barbara Y
VerifiedAugust 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Main Loop
Waterfalls are great! Try the North Country trail for a view from the other side.
Kayla W
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Main Loop
Campground was a perfect location at the end of the highway next to the black river harbor and four waterfalls in between. It was an amazing experience in the UP, all other camping neighbors were quiet and polite. The only main issue is some of the camp pictures make the site look bigger than it is, but overall they were spaced out apart nicely. Theres little to no phone reception or campfire wood. Overall would recommend, very nice camping experience.
Barbara Y
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Main Loop
Everything was great!…but would be even better with water!
Stacie L
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Main Loop
I went to the site the first day of my reservation and found it was a 1.2 mile walk to the beach. On the main road where people speed and there is no shoulder.
It was my fault for not thoroughly analyzing the maps and geography of the area before booking.
I stayed somewhere else instead.
Kelly H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Main Loop
The park's location is wonderful. Easy walk to Lake Superior. We loved the hiking trails.
Todd R
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Main Loop
It's a beautiful setting. Very limited facilities because water is still not available anywhere so you must be prepared for extended stays and find a water source in town. Campsites are pretty. Lake is beautiful. Honestly I think the ground could be a bit better maintained. The harbor side is pretty pristine but many campsites are semi overgrown and ours even had a downed tree in the middle of it
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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