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
Diane G
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Main Loop
One of my favorites!
David J
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Main Loop
This is a great remote area campground. Especially if you don't mind "unplugging" from the rat race for a while..
Season R
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Main Loop
I DO NOT recommend this campground. The sites are VERY small and the campground seemed to be forgotten about-very dingy! We didn’t stay but found a wonderful spot at Bobcat Lake. Remote and the sites were beautiful.
Richard G
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Main Loop
Wonderful camping spot
Dave S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Main Loop
Water and a dump station would be awesome
Sarah H
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Main Loop
Awesome campground. Beautiful forest. Liked how some sites were first come first serve. We tent camped there for three nights. The only bad thing that happened was our neighbor in the site next to us had an incredibly loud
RV generator, abnormally loud...made it hard to relax when a jackhammer was running for like 5 hours. We moved the next day to a glorious first come first serve site and enjoyed it immensely!
Stephen H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Main Loop
Although we loved our campsite (18) the campground road really needs re-paving and the lack of water at the entire complex is really unheard of in our National Forest CG experience. Time for reinvestment in this beautiful park.
Keaton L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Main Loop
Large site, private and restrooms well maintained.
Jolene D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Main Loop
Black River Harbor Campground is such a pleasant campground. It's so close to beautiful waterfalls to hike to. Hiking to the lake is a nice change. Guys loved to skip rocks. We would recommend this for people who like the quiet, peaceful campgrounds.
Patrick M
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Main Loop
cool place.
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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