Lake Ste. Kathryn Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens the Friday before Memorial Day through October 20 with full services including water and trash. From October 20 until snow conditions reduce access, the campground remains open with reduced services and no fees, but water and garbage services are not provided.
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
Lake Ste Kathryn Campground sits in the Kenton Ranger District of Ottawa National Forest, offering 24 drive-in sites along a naturally forested loop. Each site is screened by vegetation and equipped with a table, fire ring, lantern post, and parking spur. The 151-acre lake provides excellent opportunities for fishing northern pike, bass, walleye, and perch, with a concrete boat ramp available at no charge. The campground features three sets of vault toilets and two hand pumps for drinking water. The Deer Marsh Interpretive Trail, a 3-mile loop, is accessible from the campground's east entrance and winds through pine forests and northern hardwoods along Deer Marsh, with interpretive signs, viewing platforms, and a puncheon bridge crossing a beaver dam. Wildlife viewing opportunities include whitetail deer, black bear, grey wolf, fox, coyote, beaver, fisher, and various bird species. A small beach and picnic area are located near site 13, and 22 sites have accessible picnic tables.
Directions
From Sidnaw, take Sidnaw Road south approximately 8 miles and the sign for the campground will be on your right. From Iron River, take County Road 657 north approximately 15 miles, turn slight right onto FR 2130, travel approximately 9.5 miles on FR 2130 to Sidnaw Road, turn right onto Sidnaw Road and travel 2 miles north to 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 | $0 - $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 852-3500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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