Golden Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Opens with full services the Friday before Memorial Day. Reduced services begin October 20 with no water or garbage, and the campground remains accessible until snow conditions limit access or January 1, whichever comes first.
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 9:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt over the weekend into early next week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall is also likely during this time period which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint). * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, At 5 feet the lowest portions of the Robert Olson Walking Trail begin to flood At 5.5 feet, 3500 - cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage At 7.0 feet, 5600 - cfs - Waterfront park areas near the M-69 bridge and low lying areas along the river in Crystal Falls become inundated. At 8.0 feet, Parking lot of roadside park upstream of M-69 begins to flood * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:10 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 7.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 04/30/2020. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Located 15 miles northwest of Iron River on the Iron River Ranger District, Golden Lake Campground offers a quintessential northwoods camping experience. The campground features 22 drive-in campsites arranged in a single loop, naturally spaced with vegetation for privacy. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes, each equipped with a wood picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and parking spur. Golden Lake is a deep, cold-water lake periodically stocked with lake trout, rainbow trout, and splake, also offering excellent bass and panfish opportunities. A concrete boat ramp adjacent to the campground provides free lake access. Nearby, Cooks Run and the South Branch of Paint River offer additional fishing for brook and brown trout. The area provides opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing, including bald eagles and white-tailed deer. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservations. Two vault toilets serve the camping loop, with one accessible facility. Currently, no potable water is available at the campground, and the fee is waived until water service is restored. A hand pump is located near the lakeshore. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days, with a maximum of 8 people and 2 motorized vehicles per site.
Directions
From Watersmeet, travel east on US 2 approximately 16 miles, turn left (north) on FH 16, travel north for approximately 0.7 miles and the campground will be on your left. From Iron River, travel west on US 2 approximately 13.5 miles, turn right (north) on FH 16, travel north for approximately 0.7 miles and the campground will be on your left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 - $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 358-4551 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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