Deadman Lake

**Location & Access**
Deadman Lake is located in Watersmeet, Ontonagon County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula within the Ottawa National Forest. The access point is reached via U.S. Highway 2; turn north onto Marion Lake Road (Forest Road 3980) and travel approximately 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Forest Road 3985.

**Fees & Facilities**
A day-use fee of $5 per vehicle applies from May 15 to October 15 (or $30 for an annual pass covering multiple forest recreation areas). Payment is made via self-registration fee tube—plan ahead to have cash available. Campers with paid campground reservations are exempt from day-use fees. For questions, contact Camp Host, LLC at 906-661-8870 or the local host at 906-358-4724.

**Recreation & Conditions**
The lake supports a variety of water activities including fishing, paddling, and motorized boating. As a forest lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, expect scenic, protected water. Check conditions and wind forecasts before launching, and be prepared for cooler weather typical of the region.

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...

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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 661-8870.
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.

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