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
Kaisa S
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Main Loop
Stayed June 2023. Beautiful area with so many things to do and see. Beautiful hiking, beach, and camp sites. Camp sites are spacious with a fire pit and table. I stayed in #35 there are tree between the sites so you have privacy from the site next to you. Bugs were not too bad, but the weather was cooler so that might have helped. I love this area and will be back.
Gregory P
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Main Loop
Great campground and lots of beautiful scenery. Great way to get some extra activity in with all the trails too.
Deborah W
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Main Loop
This is a beautiful campground! The sites are spacious and tree-covered and the roads asphalt. The harbor with its swinging bridge and path leading to Rainbow Falls is spectacular. When water returns, it will be an incredible experience.
PETER J
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Main Loop
This is an awesome campground. The cleanest pit toilet I have ever been in. The grounds are immaculate. Each site has a paved apron, fire pit and grate. Highly recommend this. My Verizon cell phones did not have any reception.
Janet D
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Main Loop
waterfall hikes were wonderful. could use better restrooms
Mark S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Main Loop
Bring your own water for camping.
Take time to see all the nearby water falls and sun sets.
Amy S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Main Loop
Loved the size of the sites, and the proximity to Lake Superior. The only drawback was the lack of potable water, but we came prepared. Site #18 was beautiful, and has the best view.
Paul S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Main Loop
Convenient to town
Fresh water
Clean bathrooms
Quite
Renee F
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Main Loop
It's a beautiful area, but (once again) we were surprised to not have potable water available at the campground. The black flies were nearly unbearable at the campsite. They congregate around the picnic tables so I'm guessing that campers leaving food waste are contributing to this problem. The Lake Superior beach was spectacular and we also enjoyed the falls.
Matt G
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Main Loop
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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.
