Marion Lake Campground

Marion Lake Campground offers two convenient boat ramps for accessing this 317-acre lake in the Ottawa National Forest near Watersmeet. One ramp is located on the east side of the campground loop, while the other is on the west side, providing flexible launch options depending on your preferred area of the lake. The site features a sandy swim beach, picnic areas, and a day-use area for non-campers.

Day-use fees apply from May 15 through October 15 ($5 per vehicle per day or $30 annual pass), though these are waived for those staying at the campground. The facility is easily accessed from U.S. Highway 2—turn north onto Marion Lake Road (Forest Road 3980) and continue approximately 1.5 miles before turning right onto Forest Road 3985. For reservations, inquiries, or current conditions, contact the campground host at 906-358-4724 or Camp Host, LLC at 906-661-8870.

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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