Golden Lake Recreation Area

State: Michigan

Address 1: Nat for Dev Road 16

Address 2: Ottawa National Forest

City: Iron River

Zip: 49935

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 22

Elevation: 1634

County: Iron

About: Golden Lake Campground, located 15 miles northwest of Iron River, Mi., on the Iron River Ranger District, provides an opportunity for a northwoods experience, complete with fishing, viewing wildlife such as bald eagles, white-tailed deer, and numerous birds and small mammals. Golden Lake Campground features a single loop with 22 campsites that are spaced with natural vegetation for screening.

These drive in campsites can accommodate tents, trailers, and motor homes. Each site offers a wood picnic table, fire ring, lantrern post and parking spur. Two vault toilets, one being accessible, are located in the camping loop and drinking water is provided by a hand pump. A boat ramp, a small picnic area, and parking lot is located adjacent to the campground.

Fees: $12 (2012)

Usage: Light-Medium

Closest Towns: Watersmeet

Water: Drinking Water

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Directions:
From Watersmeet, Mi., Go East on US 2 for approximately 16 miles and turn left (north) on FSH 16. Go North on FSH 16 for approximately 7/10 tenths of a mile and the campground will be on your left.

From Iron River, Mi. Travel West on US 2 for approximately 13 1/2 miles and turn right (north) on FSH 16. Go North on FSH 16 for approximately 7/10 tenths of a mile and the campground will be on your left.