Ontonagon Ranger District
Ontonagon Ranger District is on the shores of Lake Superior, largest of the Great Lakes, and the mouth of the Ontonagon River. There are numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. Hunting, fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, and ATV riding are available in the summer and fall months. In the winter downhill, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are available.
Passes & Permits
Passes
Interagency Passes are available for purchase at the District Office during office hours.
Permits
Firewood, Balsam Boughs, and Christmas Tree Permits are available for purchase at the District Office during office hours.
Complexes
Site Open
Courtney Lake campground, located 22 miles southeast of Ontonagon, MI.
Recreation Sites
Bob Lake Campground
Site Open
Bob Lake Campground, located in Houghton County, is 18 miles southeast of Ontonagon, MI, in the Ontonagon Ranger District. This campground features a single loop with 17 campsites which are spaced…
Cascade Falls
Site Open
There are two trails that lead to and from the falls. The main trail is the easiest at 1 mile long with only mild changes in elevation. The Bluff Trail leaves and rejoins the main trail and can be…
Courtney Lake Campground
Site Open
Courtney Lake campground, located 22 miles southeast of Ontonagon, MI. on the Ontonagon Ranger District, features a single loop with 21 spacious sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, or larger…
O Kun de Kun Falls
Site Open
Aspen and mixed hardwoods grace the gently rolling terrain along the forest trail that leads to O Kun de Kun. Keep your eyes open for frogs, squirrels, and dragon flies. Because of its distance,…
Trap Hills
Site Open
The Trap Hills area of the Ottawa National Forest offers scenic vistas, abundant wildlife, rare plants, a fascinating history and a wide array of recreation opportunities. Comprised of large tracts…