Accessible by vehicle with sites accommodating RVs up to 66 feet, Golden Lake Campground operates from May through September within Ottawa National Forest. The US Forest Service facility provides drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables at each site, with campfires permitted and pets welcome throughout the grounds.
Sites sit near both the lake and river, offering multiple access options including boat-in and walk-in approaches alongside standard drive-in camping. Recent visitors report lakeside spots available for $16 per night, with firewood options on-site. Cell service reaches the campground, and ADA-accessible facilities serve campers with mobility needs. The area provides opportunities for pet-friendly options around Ottawa National Forest for those traveling with dogs.
Description
Golden Lake Campground, located 15 miles northwest of Iron River, Mi., on the Iron River Ranger District, provides an opportunity for a northwoods experience, complete with fishing, viewing wildlife such as bald eagles, white-tailed deer, and numerous birds and small mammals. Golden Lake Campground features a single loop with 22 campsites that are spaced with natural vegetation for screening. These drive in campsites can accommodate tents, trailers, and motor homes. Each site offers a wood picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. Two vault toilets, one being accessible, are located in the camping loop and drinking water is provided by a hand pump. A boat ramp, a small picnic area, and parking lot is located adjacent to the campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGolden Lake Campground is located in Michigan near Iron River
Directions
From Watersmeet, Mi., Travel east on US 2 approximately 16 miles, turn left (north) on FH 16, travel north on FH 16 for approximately 7/10 tenths of a mile and the campground will be on your left. From Iron River, Mi. Travel west on US 2 approximately 13 1/2 miles, turn right (north) on FH 16, travel north on FH 16 for approximately 7/10 tenths of a mile and the campground will be on your left.
Coordinates
46.16969703 N
88.88244428 W
Connectivity
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AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/30/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 33 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 44 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 2 min from Oshkosh, WI
