Marion Lake Group Site
Marion Lake Group Site is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.26806, -89.08639
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 906-358-4724
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Marion Lake Group Site
Overview The sparkling Marion Lake offers breathtaking and exciting camping for your next family trip. Live it up on the water with your jet skis or wake board, or tone down the pace with a full day of fishing. The Marion Lake Group Site is an ideal way to spend time with friends and family for all the water activities you can imagine. Marion Lake is in the Ottawa National Forest, a protected area in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It stretches from the Lake Superior shoreline to the Wisconsin border, and attracts deer and many types of migrating birds. Recreation A swim beach is adjacent to the group site. Facilities A convenient path leads to the lake and boat launch. Water is not available on-site, but is a short walk away. Natural Features The campground is in a large, grassy field surrounded by hemlock and hardwood trees with an opening to Marion Lake. The altitude is 1,627 feet, with lightly rolling hills stretched between the many other lakes in the area. Nearby Attractions Hiking enthusiasts will find scenic trails throughout the Sylvania Wilderness area, a region to the west with old-growth forests and 34 named lakes. On the way, stop by the Ottawa Visitor Center in Watersmeet for some interesting exhibits. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (906) 661-8870.
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
- LaCourt Bottled Gas · 45 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 935 designated routes (595 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Lake Group Camp | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Marion Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | $16 | — |
| Marion Lake Camp | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Imp Lake Campground | Private campground | 3.4 mi | $16 | — |
| Burned Dam Campground | Private campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Burned Dam | National forest campground | 3.5 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.