Black River Harbor Campground, MI

Black River Harbor Campground is located in the Bessemer Ranger District, Ottawa National Forest (2 hrs 28 min east of Duluth, MN) with an elevation of 598 feet. There are a total of 40 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of September. 38 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 74 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $16.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (81)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		44%
4 star		41%
3 star		9%
2 star		2%
1 star		2%

@RussellS811673 · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #5

Excellent campground. Would have been 5 stars except for no potable water.

@DebW8372146 · Camped on Sep 7, 2024 at Campsite #19

Beautiful campground, and the update to the road and campsites is appreciated.

@DebraQA3E0C343 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #15

Peaceful campground! Only wish they could get water back.

@KitO8A23513179 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #15

This is a beautiful campsite. There are amazing views of Lake Superior just steps away. We stayed at site 15 and felt like it was reasonably private. We could see some neighbors but we had a lot of space to ourselves. There is no water and doesn't seem like there will be anytime soon but just requires some extra prep to get around. The one negative was the trash was overflowing when we got there until almost the end of our trip. We got there on Sunday so I think it was all from the weekend crowd but they didn't empty it until at least Tuesday.

@KaylaW3178694 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #29

Campground was a perfect location at the end of the highway next to the black river harbor and four waterfalls in between. It was an amazing experience in the UP, all other camping neighbors were quiet and polite. The only main issue is some of the camp pictures make the site look bigger than it is, but overall they were spaced out apart nicely. Theres little to no phone reception or campfire wood. Overall would recommend, very nice camping experience.

@BarbaraYCD2B90 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #18

Everything was great!but would be even better with water!

@ToddR1327438 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #13

It's a beautiful setting. Very limited facilities because water is still not available anywhere so you must be prepared for extended stays and find a water source in town. Campsites are pretty. Lake is beautiful. Honestly I think the ground could be a bit better maintained. The harbor side is pretty pristine but many campsites are semi overgrown and ours even had a downed tree in the middle of it

@KellyH5593310 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #5

The park's location is wonderful. Easy walk to Lake Superior. We loved the hiking trails.

@StacieLF898089 · Camped on Jun 10, 2024 at Campsite #20

I went to the site the first day of my reservation and found it was a 1.2 mile walk to the beach. On the main road where people speed and there is no shoulder. It was my fault for not thoroughly analyzing the maps and geography of the area before booking.I stayed somewhere else instead.

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #18

Campsite #18 is absolutely amazing! Hoping it is still there next year (the sloughing of the bluff overlooking Lake Superior is getting close to the campsite ).The nearby waterfalls are amazing to visit. A little sad the Gorge Falls viewing areas were closed, but still amazing! The only nit to pick is the lack of water...please make the water available Even if it is non-potable.

@KarenS4720852 · Camped on Sep 16, 2023 at Campsite #13

Excellent

@EmilyW1064864 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #5

Nice park, appreciated how the sites had dirt brought in to level them out so you weren't camping on a hill

@TamiF6B56292F6 · Camped on Sep 13, 2023 at Campsite #20

We knew the water was turned off and planned ahead with no issues. We had site 20, a beautiful site. Nice quiet campground. A nice little hike over to the harbor and beach.

@CarlA1994038 · Camped on Sep 12, 2023 at Campsite #33

A lot of shade at our campsite. It would be great during the hot summer season.

@WilliamR509139 · Camped on Aug 24, 2023 at Campsite #19

Great park with limited resources. No water, electricity or dump station. Great region to hike and explore.

@MegM3F635F9CA2 · Camped on Jul 27, 2023 at Campsite #40

I was absolutely impressed with the cleanliness of this park and how well maintained it is! Your rangers are absolutely fabulous! The sites were awesome, trails well made, and we were never disappointed once with our trip with anything! Makes me love Michigan that much more than I already do!

@TERESAS8098881 · Camped on Jul 19, 2023 at Campsite #9

Absolutely beautiful area! The falls, the beaches and forests were truly amazing.

@MarkV8262617 · Camped on Jul 19, 2023 at Campsite #18

Campgrounds were nicely kept, and the your workers worked in the rain to cut the grass. This is a great campground with many well spaced sites. I would encourage the US Forrest Service to continue to work on getting water to the campground. You have the biggest fresh water lake in your backyard, and not a drop to drink. I am sure there are legitimate reasons for this, but did talk with others who have camped there several years ago when there was fresh water. One opportunity of improvement was the Sanitary Company used by the US Forrest Service to clean and drain the toilets. I went to one of the toilets after the service was completed, their were spills from the "solution" below on the floor of the toilets. I immediately left the toilet as the toilet was unsightly. At other US Forrest Service locations, the Sanitary Company after finishing with the withdrawal of the toilet contents, they will spray the toilet with a cleaning solution when finished. This was not done here, and would suggest cleaning after servicing the toilet needs to be completed.

@StevenA2029523 · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #7

Very quiet.

@RobertK4087757 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #33

Lots of water falls near by.

@BrianM6776107 · Camped on Jun 30, 2023 at Campsite #7

Stayed in site 7. It gets afternoon sun and can be hard to find any shade otherwise nice site. Stayed 4th of July weekend and bugs were not bad at all but did need bug spray. Paved entrance and sites are paved as well. No camp host onsite.

@HeidiR8987013 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #36

This is a beautiful campground! We will definitely come back but make sure you know that most sites are gravel and metal tent spikes will not work well! We will be better prepared next time. Great trails off the grounds to the falls and lake!

@sherriet932279 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #18

Great view at site 18.

@KaisaSB10C5B63 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #35

Stayed June 2023. Beautiful area with so many things to do and see. Beautiful hiking, beach, and camp sites. Camp sites are spacious with a fire pit and table. I stayed in #35 there are tree between the sites so you have privacy from the site next to you. Bugs were not too bad, but the weather was cooler so that might have helped. I love this area and will be back.

@CarrieC8983457 · Camped on Jun 15, 2023 at Campsite #7

Campsites were very clean, quiet and nicely spaced apart. Really a beautiful setting. We enjoyed the close proximity to the harbor so put kayaks in and enjoy the river, lake and beach!

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