Ironjaw Lake Campsite

campground · MI

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Key facts

Where is it?

State on record: MI (no town listed in the source). Coordinates: 46.171389, -86.548333. Part of: Hiawatha National Forest (USDA Forest Service). Directions from the source: <p><strong>From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River):</strong> drive north 18.7 miles on Highway 13 to County Road 440. </p><ul><li><p>Turn right (east) on CR 440 and drive 4.6 miles to FR 2733. </p></li><li><p>Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the campsite.</p></li></ul>

What facilities are there?

There is NO drinking water available. There is a primitive toilet located across the road from the parking area. Lake Name: Ironjaw Lake Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8 Maximum Number of Horses Allowed: 2 Toilets: Yes Boat Access: Back-In Lake Size (acres): 62

Good for — in the source's words

Overview The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences.

About — from the official source

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. Lake Name: Ironjaw Lake Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8 Maximum Number of Horses Allowed: 2 Toilets: Yes Boat Access: Back-In Lake Size (acres): 62 Natural Features Ironjaw Lake (62 acres) is located in the heart of the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area, which is managed for both motorized and non-motorized uses. The campsite at Ironjaw is a pull through site that features a tent pad situated on a hill overlooking Lake Nineteen. The site is suitable for only one family with a small trailer. There is limitied turnaround space. Contact Info For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information. Nearby Attractions There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals. Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice, MDNR licenses, deli, and restaurants are available approximately six miles west on Forest Highway 13.

Fees

Not listed — check official source.

Reservations

This facility is listed as reservable on Recreation.gov.

Contact

Phone: 906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
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