Free camping at Lake McDonald Dam County Park keeps things simple: drive-in access, vault toilets, and campfires allowed, with no fee and no reservation required. The site sits within forested terrain alongside the lake, giving anglers and paddlers direct access to the water. Pets are welcome. Campers wanting more developed facilities can look at City of Wakefield Eddy Park - Sunday Lake Campground to the northeast, or browse camping near McDonald Lake County Park for additional options in the area.
Description
The Gogebic County Park at McDonald Lake which is located on McDonald Dam Road in Ironwood, Michigan is unique from the other two campgrounds operated by the Forestry and Parks Commission, as it is a rustic campground. There is no fee at this campground and the campsites are designed for tenting only on a first come first serve basis. (Limit of 15 nights per visit) There is a total of six designated sites. The three sites on the lake shore have tenting pads and fire rings, the island sites do not.
Amenitites for day use include a fishing dock, a kayak launch, picnic area, vault toilet, and a boat launch available for no fee.
Fishing is also popular at McDonald Lake and species include Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Blue Gill, and Crappie.
Reservation Info
15 night stay limit
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake McDonald Dam County Park is located in Michigan near Wakefield
Coordinates
46.39043911 N
90.01399747 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Lake McDonald Dam County Park needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 29 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 33 min from Duluth, MN
- 3 hrs 34 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 3 hrs 52 min from Green Bay, WI
