Bob Lake Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Full services available May 15 through October 15. After October 15, reduced services begin with no garbage collection; the campground remains accessible until snow closes forest roads. Fire danger is currently very high.
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 1:38PM EDT until May 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY... .Warm, dry, and breezy weather on Friday will lead to critical fire weather conditions over western Upper Michigan. Southwest winds between 10 to 20 mph will gust up to 30 to 35 mph. Meanwhile, temperatures climb into the low 80s with minimum relative humidities near 20 percent. This environment is favorable for rapid fire growth and spread. The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather Zone 010 Iron and Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern Houghton. * TIMING...From 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Bob Lake Campground is located 18 miles southeast of Ontonagon, Michigan, in the Ontonagon Ranger District of Ottawa National Forest. This peaceful campground features a single loop with 17 campsites spaced among natural vegetation that provides screening between sites. Many sites are situated near the lake, offering scenic views and easy water access. The campground accommodates tents, trailers, and motorhomes on drive-in sites. Each site is equipped with a wooden picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and parking spur. Three vault toilets serve the camping loop, one of which is ADA-accessible. Potable drinking water is available from a hand pump located near the campground entrance. Bob Lake Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive nights, with a maximum of eight people and two motorized vehicles per site. Sites can accommodate one RV or camper trailer with two tents, or three tents.
Directions
From Ontonagon, MI: 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) and travel approximately 2.25 miles. Turn left (south) on FR 1470 and travel approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto FR 1478 and travel approximately 0.8 miles to the campground.
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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 884-2085 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Bob Lake Campground | |
| Recreation.gov - Bob Lake |
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