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Pomeroy Lake Campground
Located in Gogebic County 8 miles southeast of the town of Marenisco, Mi, on the Bessemer Ranger District, in the southern half of the Ottawa National Forest. The campground consists of one camping loop with 11 campsites. All sites are spaced with natural vegetation for screening. This campground provides drive-in sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes. Each site offers a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spur. One double vault toilet is located centrally in the campground and water is provided by a centrally located hand pump. Adjacent to the campground is a boat landing to provide access to a variety of gamefish.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Reduced services beginning September 30, 2024, no water or garbage services will be provided. Visitors can use the facility until snow conditions reduce access. Gates get closed as soon as snow starts to accumulate. |
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| Operational Hours: | 24 hours – self pay |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $13 a night for camping |
| Open Season: | May 24 - September 30 |
| 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. Generators are not permitted during quiet hours (10pm-6am). |
| Closest Towns: | Marenisco, Mi., is 8 miles to the northwest. Larger towns include Ironwood, Mi., 41 miles to the west and Watermeet, Mi., is 39 miles to the east. |
| Water: | Drinking Water - Hand pump |
| Restroom: | One double vault toilet in campground |
| Passes: | Golden Age/Interagency Senior and Access passes accepted |
| Operated By: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Information Center: | The day use area and campground are managed by the Ottawa National Forest. For more information or questions please contact the Bessemer Ranger District at 906-932-1330. |
General Information
Directions:From Bessemer, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately 25 miles to FR 7300, turn right (south) onto FR 7300 and travel approximately 6 miles to CR 525, turn left onto CR 525 and travel approximately 1 ½ miles to FR 6828, turn right onto FR 6828 and travel approximately ½ mile to FR 6828A, turn right onto FR 6828A and travel approximately three tenths of a mile to the campground.
From Watersmeet, Mi., travel west on US 2 approximately 22 miles to FR 7300, turn left (south) onto FR 7300 and travel approximately 6 miles to CR 525, turn left onto CR 525 and travel approximately 1 ½ miles to FR 6828, turn right onto FR 6828 and travel approximately ½ mile to FR 6828A, turn right onto FR 6828A and travel approximately three tenths of a mile to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
Located in Gogebic County 8 miles southeast of the town of Marenisco, Mi, on the Bessemer Ranger District, in the southern half of the Ottawa National Forest. The campground consists of one camping loop with 11 campsites. All sites are spaced with natural vegetation for screening. This campground provides drive-in sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes. Each site offers a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spur. One double vault toilet is located centrally in the campground and water is provided by a centrally located hand pump. Adjacent to the campground is a boat landing to provide access to a variety of gamefish.
| No. of Sites | 11 |
| 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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| Open Season: | January-December |
| Fees: | $13 a night for camping |
| Best Season: | June-September |
| Hours of Operation: | 24 hours - self pay |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Lake and Pond Fishing
This fairly large lake provides the angler with several species of game fish. A boat landing provides you with access to this gem of a fishing lake and there is plenty of room to park your trailer.
| Special Designations | Boat Ramp - Concrete - No Fee |
| Fish Species | Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass, Musky, Crappie and Bluegill |
| Fishing Mode | Boat, Canoe or Bank |
| Fishing Platform | No |
| Cleaning Station | No |
| Water Temperature | Mixed Cold/warm |
| Water/Flow Level | 15 Feet |
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Boating - Motorized
This fairly large lake provides the angler with several species of game fish. A boat landing provides you with access to this gem of a fishing lake and there is plenty of room to park your trailer.
| Trailer Parking | Yes |
| Launch Ramps | Yes, Concrete Base, no charge to launch boat |
| Class of rapids | None |
| Motor Type | No Restrictions |
| Fuel availability | No |
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | 11 |
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| Picnic tables: | Yes |
| Tent camping: | 11 |
| Parking: | At boat landing |
| Toilets: | One double vault toilet, centrally located |
| Fee charged for some activities: | $13 a night for camping |
| Accessible: | Campsite #1 has an accessible picnic table and fire ring |
| Boat ramp: | Concrete - No fee to launch boat |
| Drinking water: | Hand pump located near campsite #8 |
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