Public Campground
Paint River Forks NF Campground
Paint River Forks NF Campground is located near Iron River, MI, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Ottawa National Forest and the Iron County Historical Museum, offering opportunities for hiking and cultural exploration.
Description
This campground is a small rural campground that offers river bank camping. Located at the fork of the South and North Branch of the Paint River it offers canoeing and fishing opportunities.
Detours Nearby

Ottawa National Forest - Marion Lake Campground
38 min away

Boulder Junction
58 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 48 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 59 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 17 min from Oshkosh, WI
Location
Paint River Forks NF Campground is located in Michigan
Directions
From Iron River, Mi., go west on US 2 to the City Limits, turn north onto County Road 653, travel approximately 9 miles north, turn left onto FR 3270, travel approximately 1 1/2 miles to campground on right.
Coordinates
46.23240556 N
88.71756436 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
