Bobcat Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- 24 hours self pay
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 46.3592, -89.6729
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Located in Gogebic County just 3 miles southeast of Marenisco, Mi., on the Bessemer Ranger District in the southern half of the Ottawa National Forest. Bobcat Lake campground features one loop with 11 campsites. Campsites are bordered by vegetation providing privacy between sites. These drive in sites offer a tent pad, wood table, fire ring, lantern post and gravel parking spur. Two accessible vault toilets are located in the campground and water is provided by a centrally located hand pump in the loop. A sandy beach and day use area, complete with vault toilets, tables, grills and changing house is located 1/2 mile east of the campground. Also adjacent to the campground is a boat ramp which provides access to a variety of game fish.
From the USFS.
Is Bobcat Lake Campground free?
No. Bobcat Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Bobcat Lake Campground?
From Bessemer, Mi., 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 ? mile to FR 8500, turn right onto FR 8500 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground. From Watersmeet, Mi., 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.
Nearby
- Henery Lake Campground5.9 mi
- Pomeroy Lake Campground7.2 mi
- Moosehead Lake Campground8.8 mi
- Moosehead Lake Camp8.8 mi
- Langford Lake Boat Launch10.5 mi
- Langford Lake Camp10.5 mi
- Clark Lake - Sylvania Camp18.7 mi
- SYLVANIA WILDERNESS BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING19.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
