Golden Lake Campground
Golden Lake Campground is located 15 miles northwest of Iron River, M.I. on the Iron River Ranger District. This campground provides an opportunity for a northwoods experience like fishing, bird watching and wildlife viewing. Golden Lake Campground features a single loop with 22 campsites that are spaced with natural vegetation. These drive-in campsites can accommodate tents, trailers, and motor homes. Each site offers a wood picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. Two vault toilets are located in the camping loop and a boat ramp, a small picnic area, and parking lot are located adjacent to the campground.
More like this: first-come in Michigan · tent only in Michigan
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Free |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | January 1 to December 31 |
| Forest | Ottawa National Forest |
| Fees | Free |
| Rules | Camping in a developed recreation site is allowed for a period not longer than 14 days, except as otherwise posted. After this time, you must move to another campground or dispersed site for at least 24 hours. Campers must occupy the site the first night. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.1716° N, 88.8829° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBlueberry Prairie Rx
33 mi from the campground · 366 acres
- WildfireCraig Lake 1
47 mi from the campground · 606 acres · 90% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Eagle Sports ↗ | 24.8 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.3 miCanoe-Cooks Run3 mi trail · boat, paddle
- 0.4 miNfst-3909-B0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.7 miNfst-3922-L1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.8 miNfst-3909-A0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.9 miNfst-T39110.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.1 miNfst-32420.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ottawa National Forest.
- inOttawa National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,562,423 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Van Platen-Fox Lumber Camp Historic ComplexHistoric district · Stambaugh · 0.4 mi
- Bethany Lutheran ChurchBuilding · Iron River · 5.9 mi
- Beechwood StoreBuilding · Iron River Township · 6 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Golden Lake Campground?
Free
Source: Forest Service
Is Golden Lake Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season January 1 to December 31.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Golden Lake Campground have?
22 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Golden Lake Campground?
Golden Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Golden Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Ottawa Campground (8.7 mi, partly first-come), Imp Lake Campground (9.5 mi, first-come), and Marion Lake Group Site (11.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby