Lake Ste Kathryn Campground
Lake Ste Kathryn Campground is located 8 miles south of Sidnaw on the Kenton Ranger District. This one loop campground provides 24 drive-in camping sites that can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. Each site is naturally screened with vegetation and offers a wood table, fire ring, latern post, and parking spur. Three sets of toilets and two hand pumps for drinking water are located in the campground. The Deer Marsh Interpretative Trail is located at the Campgrounds east entrance. A boat ramp and parking area is located adjacent to the campground. You will also find a picnic area near site 13.
Reservations
No reservations - first come, first serve.
General Information
Lake Ste Kathryn Campground is located 8 miles south of Sidnaw on the Kenton Ranger District. This one loop campground provides 24 drive-in camping sites that can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. Each site is naturally screened with vegetation and offers a wood table, fire ring, lantern post, and parking spur. Three sets of toilets and two hand pumps for drinking water are located in the campground. The Deer Marsh Interpretative Trail is located at the Campgrounds east entrance. A Boat Ramp and parking area is located adjacent to the campground. You will also find a small beach and picnic area near site #13.
Seasonal Information
The campground is scheduled to open with full services the Friday before Memorial Day. This date is subject to change, please contact the Kenton Ranger District for additional information.
- No. of Sites: 24
- Fire Information: Yes, in Fire Rings
- No. of Accessible sites: None
- Sleeping Shelter: No
- Best Season: June-September
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
May 24 - October 31
24 hours/day
Golden Age/Interagency Senior and Access Passes Accepted
Fees shown are for the summer recreation period when full services are provided. During the early spring and late fall when no services are provided the fees at some areas are not charged. 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. Eight people and 2 motorized vehicles are allowed per campsite with a maximum of one RV or camper trailer and two tents per camping site or three tents per camping site.
$14 per night
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10174841
Address: 4810 E. M28 Kenton, MI 49967
Phone: 906-852-3500
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (ET) (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.39317419
Longitude: -88.72262918
Directions
Lake Ste Kathryn Campground is located in Iron County 8 miles southeast of the town of Sidnaw, Mi., on the Kenton Ranger District in the Eastern half of the Ottawa National Forest. From Sidnaw, Mi., larger towns of Ironwood and Marquette are within 2 hour drives.
From Sidnaw, Mi., take Sidnaw Road south approximately 8 miles and the sign for the campground will be on your right.
From Iron River, Mi., take County Road 657 north approximately 15 miles, turn slight right onto FR 2130, travel approximately 9 ½ miles on FR 2130 to Sidnaw Road, turn right onto Sidnaw Road and travel 2 miles north to campground.
Closest Towns: Sidnaw, Mi. is 8 miles to the north and Iron River, Mi. is 27 miles to the southwest.
Parking
At Boat Landing area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
22 Accessible Picnic Tables located in campsites
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Each campsite and day use area
Other Amenities
- Interpretive Site: Deer Marsh Interpretive Trail-located on the east side of the Sidnaw Road just east of the campground
- Toilets: Two sets of vault toilets located near fee station and one set near campground site #13
- Boat ramp: No Fee located south of campground fee station
- Drinking water: 2 Hand pumps located near campground sites #16 & #23
Recreation Opportunities
Interpretive Areas/Exhibits Info
The Deer Marsh trail is looped and approximately 3 miles long, located on rolling, sandy ground. There are several interpretive signs along the trail. There is also a puncheon bridge that crosses a beaver dam and two viewing platforms along the trail. The trail head is located at the campgrounds east entrance.
Best Season: May-October
Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Viewing Wildlife Info
The opportunity to view wildlife is available anywhere in the Kenton Ranger District, but with the Deer Marsh Interpretive Trail your chances will be better. Walking down this trail you just might have the opportunity to see a whitetail deer, black bear, grey wolf, fox, coyote, beaver, fischer and several species of birds.
Boating - Motorized Info
Lake Ste Kathryn located on the southern boundary of the Kenton Ranger District is a popular get-a-way for campers and boaters. This lake is 151 acres and the deepest dept is 25 feet. This lake is located in Iron County and provides fishermen with a variety of game fish.
- Launch Ramps: Yes, Concrete Base, no charge to launch boat
- Trailer Parking: Yes
- Class of rapids: None
- Motor Type: N/A
- Fuel availability: No
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
Lake-On-Three is a small trout lake located on the Houghton and Iron County line in the southern portion of the Kenton Ranger District. This lake is ideal for canoes or small non-motorized boats. There is no boat ramp at this location.
- Launch Ramps: No
- Trailer Parking: Yes
- Type of Craft: Canoe/Kayak
- Fuel availability: No
- Marina/Mooring: No
- Difficulty Level: Easy to More Difficult
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Lake Ste Kathryn is a 151-acre lake located on the Houghton and Iron County line in the southern portion of the Kenton Ranger District. A boat landing and parking area is located just south of the campground fee station.
- Fishing Mode: Boat, Canoe, or Bank
- Fish Species: Northern Pike, Bass, Walleye & Perch
- Special Designations: Boat Ramp
- Fishing Platform: No
- Cleaning Station: No
- Accessible Platform: No
- Water Temperature: Cold
- Water/Flow Level: 25 Feet
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Day Hikes Info
Deer Marsh Interpretive Trail is looped and approximately 3 miles long, located on rolling, sandy ground. The difficulty of the trail goes from easy, to medium, with a little degree of difficulty. Gravel has been placed on approximately 1/2 mile of the trail. There are several interpretive signs along the trail. There is also a puncheon bridge that crosses a beaver dam and two viewing platforms along the trail. The trail takes you through pine forest and northern hardwoods along the shore of Deer Marsh. The trail head is located at the campgrounds east entrance. Another trailhead is located 1.5 miles north on Sidnaw road. Turn left out of the campgrounds east entrance, then take the first available road on the right and the trail head will be located on the right.
- Fire Information: None allowed
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate