Marion Lake Campground
Closed for the season. Opens with full services the Friday before Memorial Day (around May 22, 2026) through September 30. Loop 2 remains open with reduced services (no water or garbage) from October 1 until snow closes access or January 1, whichever is sooner. Individual sites are first-come-first-served; group site requires reservation.
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 3:57PM EDT until October 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon and Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic. * TIMING...Until 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ Sunday. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph...diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph late tonight into Sunday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 31 percent this afternoon...recovering to 60 to 70 percent tonight. Sunday, as low as 30 to 40 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Marion Lake Campground, located 4 miles east of Watersmeet on the Watersmeet Ranger District, provides a tranquil camping experience on the shores of 317-acre Marion Lake. The campground features 37 individual sites spread across three camping loops, each positioned to take advantage of lakeside views with natural vegetation providing privacy between sites. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and parking spur accommodating tents, trailers, and motorhomes. Potable water is available via hand pumps near sites 3 and 29, with pressurized faucets near sites 11, 18, and 24. Four sets of vault toilets are distributed throughout the campground. A group camping site accommodating up to 100 people is also available and requires advance reservations through Recreation.gov. The adjacent sandy beach and day-use area offer swimming and sunbathing, while two boat launches provide access to excellent fishing. Nearby Sylvania Wilderness features old-growth forests and 34 named lakes for hiking enthusiasts.
Directions
From Watersmeet, MI, take US-2 east approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto FR 3980 and travel approximately 2 miles to FR 3985. Turn right onto FR 3985 and travel approximately 0.5 mile to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 358-4551 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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