Ironjaw Lake Campsite
Ironjaw Lake Campsite is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.17139, -86.54833
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ironjaw Lake Campsite
Overview The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience. Recreation Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peaceful recreation opportunities in a semi-primiitve setting. The campsite is located on the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail, which is open to hiking, mountain biking, and horse back riding. The swimming area at this site is in poor condition. Horse camping is allowed at Ironjaw Lake. Ironjaw Lake is one of the better fishing lakes in the area. Crappie fishing is excellent in the spring. The lake contains northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and bullheads. • Boat access is dow a steep hill but the surface is firm. Turn-around and back-in space at the base of the hill is very limited. 4 wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended. Parking is restricted to a small area located at the top of the hill. • Boat access is open to the public, Keep the road clear and expect to have people using the boat launch. Facilities There is NO drinking water available. There is a primitive toilet located across the road from the parking area. La
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 38 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 741 designated routes (526 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironjaw Lake Camping Area | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lake Nineteen Campsite | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lake Nineteen Camping Area | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Swan Lake Campsites | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Swan Lake Camping Area | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Indian River Deer Creek Camping Area | National forest camping area | 1.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.