Bob Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens the Friday before Memorial Day with full services. Reduced services begin October 20, with no garbage collection. The facility remains accessible until snow conditions reduce access.
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 2:10AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:13PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt over the weekend into early next week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall, potentially heavy at times, is expected during this time period which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Additional homes and structures near the river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other bridges that cross the river * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Monday morning and continue rising to a crest of 10.5 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5 feet on 05/01/2013. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Bob Lake Campground is located in the Ontonagon Ranger District of Ottawa National Forest, 18 miles southeast of Ontonagon, Michigan. The campground features a single loop with 17 drive-in sites spaced with natural vegetation for privacy, many situated near the lakeshore. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes, with each offering a wooden picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and parking spur. The 133-acre Bob Lake is a shallow fishing lake with depths averaging 3 to 10 feet and a maximum depth of 17 feet. Anglers can fish from shore or boat for walleye, smallmouth bass, and perch. Adjacent to the campground is a day-use picnic area, a concrete boat launch with parking, and the trailhead for the Beaver Lodge Interpretive Trail, a 1.2-mile loop known for beaver activity, waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, deer, and other wildlife. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted. Facilities include three vault toilets (one accessible) and drinking water via hand pump at the campground entrance. The campground is open from late May through fall, with reduced services beginning in mid-October.
Directions
From Ontonagon, travel east on M-38 for approximately 20 miles. Turn right (south) onto FH 16 and travel approximately 6 miles. Turn right (west) onto FR 1640 (Pori Road). Travel approximately 2.25 miles and turn left (south) on FR 1470. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn left onto FR 1478 and travel approximately 0.8 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 - $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 884-2085 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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