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Ironjaw Lake Campsites

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Reservations
Reserve online
Coordinates
46.1711, -86.5479
Last verified
September 18, 2026
46.1711° N · 86.5479° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Ironjaw Lake is located in the heart of the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area, which is managed for both motorized and non-motorized uses. Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peaceful recreation opportunities in a semi-primitive setting. The campsite is also located on the trail system of the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail, which is open to hiking, mountain biking and horse back riding. The campsite at Ironjaw is a pull-through site that also features a tent pad situated on a hill overlooking Lake Nineteen. This site is suitable for only one family with a small trailer. There is limited turnaround space. A primitive toilet is located across the road. There is no drinking water available at this site. The swimming area is poor. The boat access to Ironjaw Lake (62 acres) is down a steep hill but the surface is firm. Turn-around and back-in space at the base of the hill is very limited however, and 4 wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Parking is restricted to a small area located at the top of the hill. Ironjaw Lake is one of the better fishing lakes in the area. Crappie fishing is excellent in the spring. The lake also contains northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and bullheads. Horse camping is allowed at Ironjaw Lake.

From the USFS.

Is Ironjaw Lake Campsites free?

No. Ironjaw Lake Campsites charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Ironjaw Lake Campsites?

From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River) drive north 18. 7 miles on Highway 13 to County Road 440. Turn right (east) on CR 440 and drive 4. 6 miles to FR 2733. Turn left (north) and drive 1. 3 miles to the parking area.

Nearby

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.

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