Courtney Lake Campground
Courtney Lake campground, located 22 miles southeast of Ontonagon, MI. on the Ontonagon Ranger District, features a single loop with 21 spacious sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, or larger motor homes. Courtney Lake campground also features two walk-in sites for tent campers. Of the 21 sites, 6 of them accommodate equestrian camping. All 6 have high lines and 3 have a corral. There is also a hitching post at the campground restroom. This campground provides a scenic view and access to the lake. Each site offers wooden picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur.
More like this: first-come in Michigan · tent only in Michigan
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $14 a night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May 24 to October 31 |
| Forest | Ottawa National Forest |
| Fees | $14 a night |
| 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 | 46.7524° N, 88.9404° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBlueberry Prairie Rx
18 mi from the campground · 366 acres
- WildfireCraig Lake 1
37 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 ↗ | 10.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | KingStar ↗ | 30 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Down Wind Sports ↗ | 30.9 mi |
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Video
Courtney Lake: Michigan National Forest Campground Overview
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSix-Mile Lake Interpretive2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 0.2 miCourtney Lake Ski Trail ↗6.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 0.4 miOntonagon Equestrian Complex ↗19.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile and 3 more
- 0.4 miNfst-T18411.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.8 miNfst-1841-B0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.9 miNfst-1955-B0.2 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
- 12.1 miSturgeon River Gorge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 16,704 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
- Saint Henry's Evangelical Lutheran Church and CemeteryBuilding · Nisula · 7.4 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Courtney Lake Campground?
$14 a night
Source: Forest Service
Is Courtney Lake Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 24 to October 31.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Courtney Lake Campground have?
21 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Courtney Lake Campground?
Courtney Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Courtney Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bob Lake Campground (6.4 mi, first-come), Norway Lake Campground (26.3 mi, first-come), and Lake Ste Kathryn Campground (26.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby