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Bob Lake Campground
Bob Lake Campground located in Houghton County is 18 miles southeast of Ontonagon, MI, in the Ontonagon Ranger District. This campground features a single loop with 17 campsites which are spaced with natural vegetation for screening. Many of the sites are situated near the lake. These drive in sites can accommodate tents, trailers or motor homes. Each site offers a wood picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. The camping loop contains three vault toilets, one of which is accessible. Drinking water is provided by a hand pump which is located near the campground entrance. Adjacent to the campground are the Day Use Picnic area, a beach, a boat landing with a parking area and the trailhead to the 1.2 mile long Beaver Lodge Interpretive Trail. Bob Lake is a shallow lake with depths averaging 3 to 10 feet with deepest at 17 feet. Walleye, small mouth bass, and perch are to be had for fishermen from shore or boat.
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site,Accessible,Boat ramp,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
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| Fees: | $14 a night |
| Open Season: | May 10 - October 31 |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Best Season: | June-September |
| Busiest Season: | July-August |
| Restrictions: | 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. |
| Closest Towns: | Baraga Mi - 31 miles Ontonagon Mi - 30 miles |
| Water: | Drinking Water-Handpump |
| Restroom: | 1 Accessible Vault Toilet and two single vault toilets. |
| Passes: | Golden Age/Interagency Senior Pass and Access Passes are accepted |
| Operated By: | Calderwood Services under a special use permit. Contact Fred Sliger at 906-852-3232. |
| Information Center: | The day use area is managed by the Ottawa National Forest. For more information or questions please contact the Ontonagon Ranger District at 906-884-2085. |
General Information
Directions:From Ontonagon, Mi., travel east on M-38 for approximately 20 miles. Turn right (south) onto FH 16 and travel approximately 6 miles. Turn right (west) onto FR 1640 (Pori Road). Travel approximately 2 1/4 miles and turn left (south) on FR 1470. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn left onto FR 1478 and travel approximately 8/10 tenths of a mile to the campground.
From Kenton, Mi., travel north on FH 16 approximately 14 miles to FR 1640 (Pori Road) and turn left. Travel approximately 2 1/4 miles and turn left (south) on FR 1470. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn left onto FR 1478 and travel approximately 8/10 tenths of a mile to the campground.
From Baraga, Mi., travel west on M-38 for approximately 20 miles to FH 16. Turn left (south) onto FH 16 and travel approximately 6 miles. Turn right (west) onto FR 1640 (Pori Road). Travel approximately 2 1/4 miles and turn left (south) on FR 1470. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn left onto FR 1478 and travel approximately 8/10 tenths of a mile to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
Bob Lake Campground located in Houghton County in the eastern half of the Ottawa National Forest. The campground with its 17 sites and day use areas provides visitors with a remote peaceful camping experience, with almost half of the spacious sites on the lake. This campground provides drive in sites that can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. Each site offers a tent pad, wood picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. The camping loop contains two sets of outdoor toilet facilities, one set that includes an accessible toilet near site #1 and #15. There is one drinking water hand pump at the campground. Adjacent to the campground is a day use picnic and beach area with a set of outdoor toilets, a boat landing with an adjoining picnic area. The 1.2 mile long Beaver Lodge Interpretative Trail trailhead is at the parking area of the beach at the east end of the facility. Bob Lake is a shallow lake with depths averaging 3 to 10 feet with deepest at 17 feet. Walleye, small mouth bass, and perch are to be had for fishermen from shore or boat.
General Info:
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 Ontonagon Ranger District at 906-884-2085 for additional information.
| No. of Sites | 17 |
| Reservation Info | No Reservations |
| Fire Information | Fire ring in each campsite |
| No. of Accessible sites | 0 |
| Sleeping Shelter | No |
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Bob Lake is a very popular get away for fishermen, campers, and adventurist. Located in the southeastern portion of the Ontonagon Ranger District in Ontonagon County this 133 acre lake provides plenty of fishing opportunities for walleye and panfish. To get to Bob Lake from Ontonagon take M-38 east and turn right on FH 16. Turn right on FR 1640 and left on FR 1470. From Kenton take FH 16 north and turn left on FR 1640 and left on FR 1470.
| Fish Species | Walleye, Bass & Perch |
| Special Designations | Boat Ramp |
| Fishing Platform | No |
| Cleaning Station | No |
| Accessible Platform | No |
| Water Temperature | Mixed Cold/warm |
| Water/Flow Level | 15 Feet |
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Day Hiking
Beaver Lodge Interpretive Trail is 1 1/4 miles in length and takes about 30 minutes to hike. It is fairly level with small inclines. Besides the abundant beaver which live in the swampy valleys this trail is known for ducks, song birds, raptors, and deer, and many other furbearing animals from squirrels to bobcat inhabit this section of forested land. The Trail is located near Bob Lake Campground and can be accessed from the trailhead located east of the campground. The loop trail begins at the parking lot of the picnic area.
| Fire Information | None |
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Viewing Wildlife
Beaver Lodge Interpretive Trail is 1 1/4 miles in length and takes about 30 minutes to hike. It is fairly level with small inclines. Besides the abundant beaver which live in the swampy valleys this trail is known for ducks, song birds, raptors, and deer, and many other furbearing animals from squirrels to bobcat inhabit this section of forested land. The Trail is located near Bob Lake Campground and can be accessed from the trailhead located east of the campground. The loop trail begins at the parking lot for the picnic area.
| Species | Duck, Deer, Beaver, raptors, fisher, and Hawks |
| Special Feature | Interpretive Signs are posted throughout the Trail. |
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Interpretive Areas
Beaver Lodge Interpretive Trail is 1 1/4 miles in length and takes about 30 minutes to hike. It is fairly level with small inclines. Besides the abundant beaver which live in the swampy valleys this trail is known for ducks, song birds, raptors, and deer, and many other furbearing animals from squirrels to bobcat inhabit this section of forested land. The Trail is located near Bob Lake Campground and can be accessed from the trailhead located east of the campground. The loop trail begins at the parking lot for the picnic area.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Picnicking
Bob Lake Campground Day Use Picnic Area provides an area to have family or group picnics and cookouts.
| Fire Information | Outdoor grills |
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
Boating - Motorized
Bob Lake is a very popular get away for fishermen, campers, and adventurist. Located in the southeastern portion of the Ontonagon Ranger District in Houghton County this 133 acre lake provides plenty of fishing opportunities for walleye and panfish.
| Launch Ramps | Yes, Concrete Base, no charge to launch boat |
| Trailer Parking | Yes |
| Class of rapids | None |
| Motor Type | N/A |
| Fuel availability | No |
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Bob Lake is a very popular get away for fishermen, campers, and adventurist. Located in the southeastern portion of the Ontonagon Ranger District in Houghton County this 133 acre lake provides plenty of fishing opportunities for walleye and panfish.
| Trailer Parking | Yes |
| Launch Ramps | Yes |
| Type of Craft | Canoe/Kayak |
| Fuel availability | No |
| Marina/Mooring | No |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Swimming
Bob Lake has a sandy beach area
| Clothing Requirements | Bathing Suit Required. No Lifeguard On Duty |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | Beaver Lodge Interpretive Trail. Trailhead is located east of campground |
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| Camping trailer: | 17 sites |
| Picnic tables: | 8 accessible tables located in campsites. Each site has a picnic table. |
| Tent camping: | 17 sites |
| Toilets: | 2 Single Vault Toilets located near site #16, a accessible vault toilet located near the fee station. |
| Parking: | Available at the Beach and Boat Landing Day Use Area |
| Fee charged for some activities: | $14 a night for camping |
| Accessible: | 8 accessible picnic tables in campsites, 1 accessible toilet located near fee station |
| Boat ramp: | Located east of campground off of FR 1478 |
| Drinking water: | 1 Handpump located near the campground enterance |
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