Marion 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
- 46.2671, -89.0830
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Marion Lake Campground, located just 4 miles east of Watersmeet, MI, on the Watersmeet Ranger District, offers tranquility and beauty not often found in other high use campgrounds. Designed to take advantage of their location, lakeside spurs provide grand views of the south and west shores, making each sunset a memorable experience. All sites are spaced with natural vegetation for screening, providing an excellent chance for privacy and solitude. This campground, consisting of three main camping loops with a total of 39 campsites and a well used group camping site, provides drive-in sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and motor homes. Each site offers an accessible wood table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. Five pairs of vault toilet facilities are spaced throughout the campground, while drinking water is provided at centrally located hand pumps and pressurized faucets in each camping loop. Adjacent to the campground is a sandy beach and day use area. Also adjacent to the campground are two boat landings, which provide access to a variety of game fish.
From the USFS.
Is Marion Lake Campground free?
No. Marion Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Marion Lake Campground?
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 ? mile to the campground. From Iron River, Mi., take US 2 west approximately 26 miles, turn right onto FR 3980 and travel approximately 2 miles to FR 3985, turn right onto FR 3985 and travel approximately ? mile to the campground.
What are the rules at Marion Lake Campground?
Fees shown are for the summer recreation period when full services are provided. During the early spring and late fall when no services are provided the fees at some areas are not charged. 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. The day use area is managed by the Ottawa National Forest. For more information or questions please contact the Watersmeet ? Iron River Ranger District at 906-358-4724.
Nearby
- MARION LAKE GROUP SITE0.2 mi
- Marion Lake Group Camp Site0.2 mi
- Imp Lake Camp3.5 mi
- Burned Dam3.5 mi
- Lac Vieux Desert Campground9.6 mi
- Robbins Pond Camp10.5 mi
- Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground11.0 mi
- SYLVANIA WILDERNESS BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING11.0 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.
