Courtney Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 46.7524, -88.9403
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Courtney Lake Campground features a single loop with 21 spacious sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, or larger motor homes. Courtney Lake campground also features two walk-in sites for tent campers. Of the 21 sites, 6 of them accommodate equestrian camping. All 6 have high lines and 3 have a corral. There is also a hitching post at the campground restroom. Currently it is pack it in, pack it out for horse waste cleanup. This campground provides a scenic view and access to the lake. Each site offers wooden picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. Two sets of vault toilets and two pressurized water faucets are located within the camping loop. Adjacent to the campground is a boat landing and picnic area. The 2.2-mile Circle of Life Trail with its bog viewing platform adjoins the campground with trailheads at the south side of campsite #7 and across from the day use area parking. One of the Ottawa's only equestrian trails can be found adjacent to the campground.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Courtney Lake Campground free?
No. Courtney Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Courtney Lake Campground?
From Ontonagon, Mi., travel east on M-38 for approximately 21 miles to FR 1960. Turn right (south) onto FR 1960 and travel 1 mile to the campground. From Mass City, Mi., travel 8 miles east on M-38 to FR 1960 and turn right (south) on FR 1960 and travel 1 mile to campground. From Baraga, Mi., travel approximately 20 miles west on M-38 to FR 1960 and turn left and travel 1 mile to campground.
What are the rules at Courtney Lake Campground?
Camping in a developed recreation site is allowed for a period not longer than 14 days, except as otherwise posted. After this time, you must move to another campground or dispersed site for at least 24 hours. Campers must occupy the site the first night. Eight people and 2 motorized vehicles are allowed per campsite with a maximum of one RV or camper trailer and two tents per camping site or three tents per camping site.
Nearby
- Bob Lake Campground6.3 mi
- Sparrow Rapids Campground17.1 mi
- Sturgeon River Campground18.5 mi
- Norway Lake Campground26.3 mi
- Lake Ste. Kathryn Campground26.9 mi
- Robbins Pond Camp29.1 mi
- Perch Lake Campground29.7 mi
- Burned Dam30.8 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
