Henry Lake Camp
Closed for the season. Full services begin the Friday before Memorial Day (typically late May) and continue through mid-October. Reduced services (no water or trash) begin around October 15 and continue until snow closes access or January 1, whichever comes first.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for July 16 and July 17 2026, for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Concentrations will be in the Hazardous range. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert. Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to drift across the region. Elevated fine particulate due to the smoke will continue through Friday. Everyone should see cleaner air indoors and keep activity levels low. While indoors, take action to improve the indoor air quality such as: - Close windows and minimize opening of doors. - If HVAC systems are not equipped with MERV-13 filters or higher, use portable air cleaners. - Avoid activities that make indoor air quality worse such as burning candles, using vacuums without a HEPA filter, using gas stoves more than necessary, smoking, and spraying aerosol products. If you must be outdoors for short periods of time: - Wear an N95 or P100 respirator marked with NIOSH. The respirator should fit tightly, collapse as you breathe in and not let air in from the sides. - Instructions for fitting a respirator mask properly can be found at https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2018-11/documents/respiratory_protection- no-niosh-5081.pdf - Do not use masks for children under age 2. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: Michigan.gov/MiAir For up-to-date air quality data nationally, visit EPA's Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury- prev/environmental-health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke. Air Quality Alert Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy July 16 2026
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 11:11AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for July 16 and July 17 2026, for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants are expected to range from Very Unhealthy to Hazardous. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert. Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to drift across the region. Elevated fine particulate due to the smoke will continue through Friday. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities such as outdoor burning or use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: Michigan.gov/MiAir For up-to-date air quality data nationally, visit EPA's Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury- prev/environmental-health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke. Air Quality Alert Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy July 16 2026
About
Henry Lake Campground sits on the southern edge of Michigan's Ottawa National Forest in Gogebic County, roughly 9 miles southwest of Marenisco. The 7-site single-loop campground is tucked into natural vegetation that provides screening between sites, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Each drive-in site accommodates tents, trailers, or motorhomes and includes an accessible picnic table, fire ring, and parking spur. The campground has centrally located vault toilets and a hand-pump well for potable water. An adjacent boat ramp provides free lake access, and an accessible 8' × 144' fishing pier extends into the lake. Usage is typically light, making this an appealing spot for solitude seekers. The campground operates first-come-first-served with no advance reservations. Campers are limited to 14 consecutive nights before relocating for 24 hours. Each site allows up to 8 people and 2 motorized vehicles, with a maximum of one RV/trailer plus two tents or three tents. Generators are prohibited during quiet hours (10pm-6am).
Directions
From Bessemer, travel east on US 2 approximately 13 miles and turn right (south) onto Dunham Road. Travel approximately 3 miles and turn right (south) onto FR 8100. Continue approximately 4.5 miles to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 661-8870 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Henry Lake Campground |
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