Picnicking
Many of our 22 developed campgrounds provide an area for a picnic. Most of these provide picnic table, grills, fire rings and other amenities such swimming, playgrounds. If you desire to get away have a quite secluded picnic, then the many miles of hiking trails will provide you with just that.
Picnicking - Group
Many of our 22 Campgrounds provide day-use areas that can accommodate group picnics. Most of these are available on a first come first use bases, however we have a Day Use building at Black River Harbor that must be reserved.
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Black River Harbor Recreation Area
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Known for its spectacular waterfalls, idyllic beaches, scenic hiking trails, and tranquil campground, the Black River Harbor Recreation Area is a popular destination throughout the year. Originating…
Bob Lake Campground
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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…
Bobcat Lake Campground
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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…
Brule Lake
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Brule Lake located on the Michigan and Wisconsin border provides excellent fishing with a good variety. This has two boat ramps, one on the north end and one on the south end of the lake. Also…
Courtney Lake Campground
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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…
Golden Lake Campground
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Golden Lake Campground is located 15 miles northwest of Iron River, M.I., on the Iron River Ranger District. This campground provides an opportunity for a northwoods experience like fishing, bird…
Henry Lake Campground
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Located in Gogebic County 9 miles southwest of the town of Marenisco, Mi., Henry Lake is located on the Bessemer Ranger District in the southern half of the Ottawa National Forest. Henry Lake…
Lake Ottawa Recreation Area
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Lake Ottawa Recreation area is in a beautiful forested northwoods setting located 5 miles southwest of Iron River, MI, on the Iron River Ranger District. Located in the general area is Lake Ottawa,…
Marion Lake Campground
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Marion Lake Campground, located just 4 miles east of Watersmeet, MI, on the Watersmeet Ranger District, offers tranquility and beauty not often found in other high use campgrounds. Designed to take…
Norway Lake Campground
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Norway Lake Campground is located 8 miles southeast of Sidnaw on the Kenton Ranger District. This two-loop campground provides visitors with a unique camping experience among the towering Red Pines.…