Courtney Lake Campground

Area Status: Open

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. Currently it is pack it in, pack it out for horse waste cleanup.

This campground provides a scenic view and access to the lake. Each site offers wooden picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. Two sets of vault toilets and two pressurized water faucets are located within the camping loop. Adjacent to the campground is a boat landing and picnic area. The 2.2-mile Circle of Life Trail with its bog viewing platform adjoins the campground with trailheads at the south side of campsite #7 and across from the day use area parking. One of the Ottawa's only equestrian trails can be found adjacent to the campground.

Courtney Equestrian Trails Map

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	No water is available yet. Please plan accordingly. The campground will still have open and stocked bathrooms, as well as trash disposal.
Area Amenities:	Interpretive Site: Circle of Life Trail Camping trailer: 19 sites Picnic tables: Accessible tables in campsite and tables in day use and picnic area Tent camping: Sites 15 and 16 are available for walk-in access only Toilets: An accessible vault toilet is located near site #5, 2 vault toilets are located near site 18 and one near site #5 Parking: Available near access to campsite #15 & #16 (Walk-In Sites). Parking also available at boat landing and day use area Fee charged for some activities: $14 a night for camping Accessible: Accessible Picnic Table in campsites and accessible vault toilet located near site #5 Boat ramp: No Fee, located north of Campground Drinking water: Faucet also available north of campground near parking area.
Fees:	$14 a night
Open Season:	May 24 - October 31
Usage:	Light-Medium
Best Season:	June-September
Busiest Season:	July-August
Restrictions:	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:	Ontonagon, Mi 22 miles to the northwest and Mass City Mi 9 miles to the west.
Water:	Drinking Water-Pressurized Faucets
Restroom:	1 Accessible Vault Toilet and 3 Single Vault Toilets in campground.
Passes:	Golden Age/Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted.

General Information

Directions:

From Ontonagon, Mi., travel east on M-38 for approximately 21 miles to FR 1960. Turn right (south) onto FR 1960 and travel 1 mile to the campground.

From Mass City, Mi., travel 8 miles east on M-38 to FR 1960 and turn right (south) on FR 1960 and travel 1 mile to campground.

From Baraga, Mi., travel approximately 20 miles west on M-38 to FR 1960 and turn left and travel 1 mile to campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

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. This Campground provides a scenic view and access to the lake. Each site offers wooden picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. Two sets of vault toilets and two pressurized water faucets are located within the camping loop. Adjacent to the campground is a boat landing, picnic area, and a sandy beach. The 2.2 mile Circle of Life Trail with its bog viewing platform adjoins the campground with trailheads at the south side of campsite #7 and across from the Beach Day Use area parking area. One of the Ottawa's only Equestrian Trails can also be found adjacent to the campground.

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	21 (19 for campers with 2 walk in only sites
Reservation Info	No Reservations
Fire Information	Fire ring in each campsite
No. of Accessible sites	0
Sleeping Shelter	No
Status:	Open
Fees:	$14 a night
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Lake and Pond Fishing

Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:

Courtney Lake located on the northern edge of the Ottawa National Forest in the Ontonagon Ranger District is a very popular summer get-a-way for campers, fishermen and outdoor adventurist. This 33 acre lake provides some great trout fishing.

Fish Species	Trout
Special Designations	Boat Ramp
Fishing Platform	No
Cleaning Station	No
Accessible Platform	No
Water Temperature	Cold
Water/Flow Level	34 Feet
Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

Fire Information	None
Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Viewing Wildlife

Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:

Circle of Life Trail is a fairly level trail of 2.2 miles that takes about one hour to walk. Currently the Trail tread is down and accessible (motorized wheel chairs are the only motorized vehicles permitted on the trail). The trail is accessible across from the day use parking area in the Courtney Lake Campground. Courtney Lake Campground is located in Ontonagon County 8 miles east of Mass City and 23 miles east of Ontonagon, Mi just off M-38 on FR 1960. From Mass City the larger cities of Marquette Mi and Ironwood Mi are within a 2 hour drive and Duluth Mn and Green Bay Wi are within 3 1/2 hour drive.

Species	Deer, Eagles, Ducks
Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Interpretive Areas

Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:

Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Picnicking

Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:

Courtney Lake campground day use picnic area is ideal for families and small groups to enjoy the day outdoors.

Reservation Info	None
Fire Information	Outdoor grills
Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Easy

Boating - Motorized

Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:

Trailer Parking	Yes
Launch Ramps	Yes, Concrete Base, no charge to launch boat
Class of rapids	None
Motor Type	N/A
Fuel availability	No
Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Boating - Non-Motorized

Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:

Launch Ramps	Yes
Trailer Parking	Yes
Type of Craft	Canoe/Kayak
Fuel availability	No
Marina/Mooring	No
Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Easy to More Difficult

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Recreation areas with activity XC Skiing/Snowshoeing:

The Old Grade Ski Trail is located at Courtney Lake just 8 miles east of Mass City on highway M-38. This 4.2 mile long trail with gentle slopes meanders through hardwoods and pine plantations and parts of a historic wooded railroad grade used for logging during the turn of the century. The trail is groomed and tracked on a weekly basis and provides a shorter two mile loop as well.

Courtney Lake Ski Trail Map