Black River Harbor Camp
Its 37 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $22 per night, and it is open from 05-23 to 09-15. Black River Harbor Camp is a National Forest campground near Bessemer, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 4Scenic view from Black River Harbor Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
Black River Harbor Camp sits inside Ottawa National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $22 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 37
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
37 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
| 003 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 009 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 010 |
| 011 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 011 |
| 012 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 012 |
| 013 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 013 |
| 014 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 014 |
| 015 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 015 |
| 016 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 016 |
| 017 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 017 |
| 018 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 018 |
| 019 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 019 |
| 020 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 020 |
| 021 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 021 |
| 022 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 022 |
| 023 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 023 |
| 024 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 024 |
| 026 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 026 |
| 027 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 027 |
| 029 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 029 |
| 030 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 030 |
| 031 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 031 |
| 032 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 032 |
| 033 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 033 |
| 034 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 034 |
| 035 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 035 |
| 036 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 036 |
| 037 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 037 |
| 038 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 038 |
| 039 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 039 |
| 040 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 040 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 consecutive nights
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 700 ft
46.6642, -90.0519 in Gogebic. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Black River Harbor Camp is open from 05-23 to 09-15 , at 700 ft.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Black River Harbor Camp?
Sites at Black River Harbor Camp are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273343).
How much does it cost to camp at Black River Harbor Camp?
Camping at Black River Harbor Camp costs Single Site: $22 per night.
How many campsites does Black River Harbor Camp have?
Black River Harbor Camp has 37 campsites.
Are there pull-through sites at Black River Harbor Camp?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Black River Harbor Camp; 37 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Black River Harbor Camp?
No. Black River Harbor Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Black River Harbor Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Black River Harbor Camp.
When is Black River Harbor Camp open?
Black River Harbor Camp is open from 05-23 to 09-15.
How long can you stay at Black River Harbor Camp?
The stay limit at Black River Harbor Camp is 14 consecutive nights.
Who manages Black River Harbor Camp?
Black River Harbor Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Black River Harbor Camp
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Black River Harbor Camp, in a straight line: Potato River Falls (waterfall, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Bessemer and campgrounds in Gogebic.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, stayLimit, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USDA Forest Service., via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)