Moosehead Lake Camp
Closed — Closed for winter. Full services operate from Memorial Day weekend through September 30. Reduced services with no water or garbage available from October 1 until snow conditions close access, typically by January 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 19 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to near impossible travel conditions at times, especially near Lake Superior. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect wind chills in the -15F to -25F range today.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:44AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected. * WHERE...Iron and Gogebic Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
About
Located 10 miles southeast of Marenisco in the Bessemer Ranger District of Ottawa National Forest, Moosehead Lake Campground offers a quiet, remote camping experience on a border lake shared with Wisconsin. The campground consists of a single loop with 8 campsites, all naturally screened with vegetation to provide excellent privacy. Each site is equipped with a tent pad, accessible picnic table, fire ring, and parking spur capable of accommodating tents, trailers, and motorhomes. The campground provides two vault toilets and a centrally located pressurized water faucet during the full service season. Adjacent to the campground is a concrete boat ramp offering access to Moosehead Lake, a fairly deep mixed cold/warm water fishery. A channel connects Moosehead Lake to Little Presque Isle Lake in Wisconsin, expanding boating opportunities. Anglers can target northern pike, largemouth bass, muskellunge, crappie, and bluegill. Access requires navigating several miles of forest roads from either US-2 and M-64. The remote location and light usage make this an ideal destination for campers seeking solitude in Michigan's Upper Peninsula backcountry. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis only with no advance reservations available.
Directions
From Bessemer, travel east on US-2 approximately 19 miles, turn right onto M-64, travel approximately 6.5 miles to FR 8220, turn left onto FR 8220 and travel approximately 5.5 miles to FR 6860, continue on FR 6860 approximately 4 miles to FR 6862, turn right onto FR 6862 and travel approximately 1.5 miles to the campground. From Watersmeet, travel west on US-2 approximately 24 miles, turn left onto M-64, travel approximately 6.5 miles to FR 8220, turn left onto FR 8220 and travel approximately 5.5 miles to FR 6860, continue on FR 6860 approximately 4 miles to FR 6862, turn right onto FR 6862 and travel approximately 1.5 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $13 |
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 | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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