Established Camping
Marion Lake Group Site
Marion Lake Group Site is located near Watersmeet in the Ottawa National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and a nearby lake, providing opportunities for water activities. Temperatures range from lows in the 40s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer, with Bond Falls and the Sylvania Wilderness offering nearby attractions for visitors.
Description
Overview
The sparkling Marion Lake offers breathtaking and exciting camping for your next family trip. Live it up on the water with your jet skis or wake board, or tone down the pace with a full day of fishing. The Marion Lake Group Site is an ideal way to spend time with friends and family for all the water activities you can imagine. Marion Lake is in the Ottawa National Forest, a protected area in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It stretches from the Lake Superior shoreline to the Wisconsin border, and attracts deer and many types of migrating birds.
Recreation
A swim beach is adjacent to the group site.
Facilities
A convenient path leads to the lake and boat launch. Water is not available on-site, but is a short walk away.
Natural Features
The campground is in a large, grassy field surrounded by hemlock and hardwood trees with an opening to Marion Lake. The altitude is 1,627 feet, with lightly rolling hills stretched between the many other lakes in the area.
Nearby Attractions
Hiking enthusiasts will find scenic trails throughout the Sylvania Wilderness area, a region to the west with old-growth forests and 34 named lakes. On the way, stop by the Ottawa Visitor Center in Watersmeet for some interesting exhibits.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 661-8870.
Fee Info
There is a day use fee associated with the boat landing from May 15 October 15, of $5 per day per vehicle, or an annual pass for $30 per vehicle. The annual pass covers Lake Ottawa Recreation Area, Black River Harbor Recreation Area, Marion Lake boat landing, Bobcat Lake day use and boat landing, Henry Lake, Pomeroy Lake, Norway Lake day use, Perch Lake, Lake Ste Kathryn, and Courtney Lake day use and boat landing. Please plan accordingly to ensure you can pay the daily fee at the self-registration fee tube. If you would like to purchase an annual pass, they are available from the on-site campground host. If you have additional questions, contact Camp Host, LLC at 906-661-8870.Day use fees will not be charged to those who have already paid for a campground campsite.
Location
Marion Lake Group Site is located in Michigan
Directions
Marion Lake Group Camping site is accessed most easily from U.S. Highway 2. Turn north from US-2 onto Marion Lake Road, also known as Forest Road 3980. Travel approximately 1.5 miles north and then turn right onto Forest Road 3985. Travel until road makes a Y, where a location map is located there to show you the layout of the campground.
Address
E23979 US 2 EAST
watersmeet, MI 49969
Coordinates
46.2680556 N
89.0863889 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Sylvania (clark Lake) Campground
12 min away
Boulder Junction
41 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 44 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 49 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 55 min from Appleton, WI
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Fires
