Burned Dam
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Burned Dam is a National Forest campground near Gogebic, Michigan.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Burned Dam 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
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,500 ft
46.3138, -89.0531 in Gogebic. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Burned Dam?
No. Burned Dam is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Burned Dam?
Camping at Burned Dam is free.
Is there drinking water at Burned Dam?
No. Burned Dam has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Burned Dam?
Burned Dam is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Burned Dam
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Burned Dam, in a straight line: Bond Falls (waterfall, 7.6 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- 05-22 to 09-15
- Fee
- Single Site: $22 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $22 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $22 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Gogebic and campgrounds in Gogebic.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30