Tamarack Lake

Tamarack Lake is a 325-acre lake located in Iron County's Ottawa National Forest near Iron River, Michigan. The boat ramp provides access to this scenic all-sports lake that is popular with anglers targeting walleye and other fish species. The facility includes a hard-surfaced boat launch suitable for small to medium-sized watercraft, making it accessible for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters.

A day-use fee of $5 per vehicle applies from May 15 through October 15, with an annual pass option available for $30 that covers multiple recreation sites in the area. Day-use fees are waived for those with paid campground reservations at Marion Lake Group Site. The ramp is accessed via Marion Lake Road (Forest Road 3980) north from U.S. Highway 2, followed by Forest Road 3985. For more information or annual pass purchases, contact the on-site campground host 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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