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Black River Campground is adjacent to the Black River Harbor Recreation Area. The recreation area includes a pavilion, harbor and a large picnic area. The area provides for many opportunities for fishing, boating, backpacking, hiking, bird watching, photography and beautiful scenery for relaxation in the outdoors.
The campground is adjacent to the Black River Harbor Recreation Area. The Harbor offers one of the area's few access points to Lake Superior, with boating and fishing being a major summer time activity. Fishing charters are available at the harbor dock area. The boat ramp can accommodate almost any craft trailered in. Parking for trucks and boat trailers is ample. The area has many trails that follow the Black River leading you to the many waterfalls along the river. The recreation area has a large grassy area for picnics.
The Black River Campground has 38 available campsites that can accommodate RVs, campers or tents. There are two concrete vault toilet buildings at either end of the campground. There are 10 pressurized water spigots spaced throughout the camping areas for easy water access. All campsites are wooded with partial shade and have a generous area to spread out in. There are five campsites that are within a few hundred feet of Lake Superior.
Known for its spectacular waterfalls, idyllic beaches, scenic hiking trails and tranquil campground, the Black River Harbor Recreation Area is a popular destination throughout the year. Originating in Wisconsin, the Black River flows through forested areas of large pine, hemlock and hardwood trees. The River has a series of scenic waterfalls as it drops in elevation to meet Lake Superior. Tannin (tannic acids) from hemlock trees is what gives it its unique color.
A historic pavilion built by the Civilian Conservation Corps is located in the recreation area next to the campground. The recreation area includes a large picnic area and Black River Harbor that has fishing charters available and in itself is a scenic area to explore. Trails run adjacent to the Black River and lead to several waterfalls. A foot bridge and short walk will take you across the Black River to Lake Superior and the sand beach swimming areas.
**Cancellations**
* If you cancel reservation at least 2 days prior to check in date, all recreation fees, minus a $10 cancellation fee and the reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center) will be refunded.
* If you cancel reservation the day before or the day of check in date, all recreation fees, minus $10 cancellation fee, the reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center), and the first night’s use fee will be refunded. Cancellations for one night reservations will forfeit the entire amount paid.
* The reservation fee ($8 if made online or $9 if made through the call center) is non-refundable.
**No Show**
Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
For more information about rules and reservation policies, visit the Recreaiton.gov [Rules and Reservations Policy page](https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies).
From Ironwood Mi., travel east on US 2 to Powderhorn Road, turn left onto Powderhorn Road and travel approximately 3 miles to CR 513, turn left onto CR 513 and travel approximately 11 miles to the Black River Harbor Recreation Area.
**Recreation Fee**
$16.00 per night per campsite
Use of the nearby Black River Harbor recreation area is not included in the overnight camping fee. Use of this area requires a daily fee of $5.00 per vehicle, or a season pass for $30 per vehicle. The season pass covers Lake Ottawa Recreation Area, Sylvania Recreation Area, and Black River Harbor Recreation Area.
**Pass Discounts**
Golden Age/Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted at this campground. You must present pass for discount to be honored.
**Reservation Fee**
* $8.00 per reservation if made on-line
* $9.00 per reservation if made through the call center
The reservation fee is non-refundable.
Tent camped July 4th weekend. Nice campground. Paved road and sites. Vault toilet was ok but not being cleaned regularly and was out of toilet paper for 2 days but we brought our own. Bugs were not bad. Definitely needed to use bug spray but seemed to keep them at bay for the most part. Hiking is mostly rugged with lots of stairs to a couple of the falls so be prepared. No camp host. Campground filled up every night but there were first come first serve sites available each day usually until late afternoon but I'm sure that is subject to change.
Flat and spacious site. It was a great deal for the area for about $15/night. Bring whatever you use for fly control tho! An easy walk to the falls, where my dog and I bore left and went on a lovely hike down to the water and found some flat, sunny rocks to hang out on! Great, cheap fun!
One of the best UP recreational areas that I have been to. Located along the Superior coast line with the Black River flowing through it. Numerous waterfalls, picnic areas and swimming beach. Pit toilets and running water at campsites. Most deffinatley will be back in the fall. As of August '20 the boat launch was still under construction.
Campground was very well kept, clean bathroom. Short drive to a lot of falls. If you can book campsite 18, do it!! It backs up to the lake.
