Camping near Iron, Michigan

Camping near Iron, Michigan includes 7 public campgrounds on record, 3 reservable and 4 first-come. All are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 1 is free.

Lake Ottawa Camp

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Camping near Iron at a glance

Public campgrounds
7 (7 National Forest)
Getting a site
3 reservable and 4 first-come
Cost
1 free; lowest posted fee at Golden Lake Camp: "Single Site: $16 per night"
Elevation
1,400 ft (Paint River Forks) to 1,600 ft (Perch Lake Camp), 7 of 7 on record
Season
2 seasonal with posted dates
Campsites
51 across the 2 campgrounds that state a count
Drinking water
3 of 7

Lake camping near Iron

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Common questions

Where can I camp around Iron, MI?

7 public campgrounds are on record near Iron: Golden Lake Camp, Lake Ottawa Camp, Lake Ottawa Pavilion, Lake Ste. Kathryn Camp, and 3 more. 4 are first-come, first-served with no reservations and 3 book through Recreation.gov.

Is there free camping near Iron, MI?

Yes: Paint River Forks charges no fee at the campground.

Where can I camp near Iron with drinking water?

Lake Ottawa Camp, Lake Ottawa Pavilion, and Perch Lake Camp have potable water on record.

Where can I camp near a lake around Iron, MI?

Lake Ottawa Camp and Lake Ottawa Pavilion sit on Hagerman Lake and Golden Lake Camp sits on Golden Lake.