Bobcat Lake Camp
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Opens the Friday before Memorial Day with full services through October 20. After October 20, reduced services with no water or garbage until snow conditions reduce access or January 1, whichever comes first.
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 12:11PM 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 Advisory issued April 12 at 10:56AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan... Black River near Bessemer affecting Gogebic County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt early this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to continue during this time period, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are occurring. * WHERE...Black River near Bessemer. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Which is flood stage...water impacts low lying areas of properties along Black River Road and Hedberg Road * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet tomorrow evening. - Action stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Bobcat Lake Campground is situated in Gogebic County in the southern half of Ottawa National Forest, just 3 miles southeast of Marenisco in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This intimate campground features a single loop with 11 drive-in campsites, each offering excellent privacy thanks to natural vegetation between sites. Each site includes a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and gravel parking spur. The campground provides vault toilets and drinking water via a hand pump centrally located in the loop. An adjacent day use area, located half a mile east of the campground along the shore of Bobcat Lake, offers additional amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, grills, and a changing house. A boat ramp next to the campground provides access to the medium-sized lake, which is popular for fishing northern pike, bass, crappie, and bluegill, as well as swimming and paddling. Bobcat Lake Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. The lightly-used facility offers a quiet retreat with opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and relaxation in a forested setting. The campground is accessible via Forest Road 8500 and is located approximately 30 miles east of Ironwood.
Directions
From Bessemer, travel east on US 2 approximately 19 miles, turn right onto Fair Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile to M 64, turn left onto M 64 and travel approximately 0.25 mile to FR 8500, turn right onto FR 8500 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground. From Watersmeet, travel west on US 2 approximately 24 miles, turn left onto M 64 and travel approximately 2 miles to FR 8500, turn left onto FR 8500 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 932-1330 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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