Bobcat Lake Campground
Located in Gogebic County, just 3 miles southeast of Marenisco, Mi., on the Bessemer Ranger District in the southern half of the Ottawa National Forest. Bobcat Lake campground features one loop with 11 campsites. Campsites are bordered by vegetation providing privacy between sites. These drive-in sites offer a tent pad, wood table, fire ring, lantern post, and gravel parking spur. Two accessible vault toilets are located in the campground and water is provided by a centrally located hand pump. A picnic area complete with vault toilets, tables, grills, and a changing house is located along the shore of Bobcat Lake ½ mile east of the campground. There is a boat ramp adjacent to the campground providing access to a variety of game fish.
Reservations
No reservations - first come, first serve.
General Information
Campground Camping
Located in Gogebic County just 3 miles southeast of Marenisco, Mi., on the Bessemer Ranger District in the southern half of the Ottawa National Forest. Bobcat Lake Campground features one loop with 12 campsites. All sites have excellent privacy from each other. These drive-in sites offer a tent pad, wood table, fire ring, lantern post, and a parking spur. Two outdoor toilets are located in the loop while water is provided by hand pump centrally located in the loop. Next to the campsite is a day use area, complete with bathroom facilities, drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Also adjacent to the campground is a boat ramp, which provides access to a variety of game fish.
Seasonal Information
The campground is scheduled to open with full services the Friday before Memorial Day. This date is subject to change, please contact the Bessemer Ranger District for additional information.
- No. of Sites: 11
- Fire Information: Yes, in fire rings.
- No. of Accessible sites: 1
- Sleeping Shelter: No
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
May 24 - September 3
24 hours – self pay
Golden Age/Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted
Fees shown are for the summer recreation period when full services are provided. During the early spring and late fall when no services are provided the fees at some areas are not charged.
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 site the first night. Eight people and 2 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. Generators are not permitted during quiet hours (10pm-6am)
$13 a night for camping
Address: E6248 US HWY 2 Ironwood, MI 49938
Phone: 906-932-1330
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (CT) (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.35924047
Longitude: -89.67294131
Directions
From Bessemer, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately 19 miles, turn right onto Fair Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile to M 64, turn left onto M 64 and travel approximately ¼ mile to FR 8500, turn right onto FR 8500 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.
From Watersmeet, Mi., travel west on US 2 approximately 24 miles, turn left onto M 64 and travel approximately 2 miles to FR 8500, turn left onto FR 8500 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.
Closest Towns: Marenisco, Mi., is 3 miles to the northwest. Larger towns include Ironwood, Mi., 30 miles to the west and Watersmeet, Mi., is 29 miles to the east.
Parking
Located at boat landing and day use area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Accessible vault toilet (near site 9 and 2). 1 campsite has an accessible table and fire ring (site 2).
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Table at each campsite
Other Amenities
- Toilets: 2 Accessible vault toilets
- Boat ramp: Located next to campground
- Drinking water: Hand pump near site #3 and in day use area
Recreation Opportunities
Boating - Motorized Info
This medium size lake provides excellent fishing opportunities. It is easily accessible for small boats with a boat landing located adjacent to the campground.
- Trailer Parking: Yes
- Class of rapids: None
- Motor Type: No Restrictions
- Fuel availability: No
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Swimming Info
Bobcat Lake is a great location to spend time swimming in the shallow lake with moderate water temperatures.
- Clothing Requirements: Bathing Suit Required. No Lifeguard On Duty
- Difficulty Level: Easy
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
This medium size lake provides the canoeist with enough water and shoreline to fill the needs. There is also a good variety of fish in this lake.
- Trailer Parking: Yes
- Launch Ramps: No
- Type of Craft: Canoe/Kayak.
- Fuel availability: No
- Marina/Mooring: No
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
This medium size lake is perfect for small lake fishing. It provides a good variety of game fish and is easily accessible. Fishing can be enjoyed from a boat, canoe, or from shore.
- Fish Species: Northern Pike, Bass, Crappie and Bluegill
- Fishing Mode: Boat, Canoe, or Bank
- Special Designations: Boat Ramp
- Fishing Platform: No
- Cleaning Station: No
- Accessible Platform: No
- Water Temperature: Mixed Cold/warm
- Water/Flow Level: 15 Feet
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Picnicking - Single Info
This day use picnic area provides an excellent opportunity for getting outdoors and enjoying quality time with your family or friends. It is located ½ mile east of the campground on FR8500. Situated on Bobcat Lake, the picnic area offers picnic tables, drinking water, fire rings, and grills.
- Reservations: None
- Fire Information: Outdoor grills and fire rings
- Difficulty Level: Easy