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Marion Lake Group Site in Michigan
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Marion Lake Group Site

Ottawa National Forest, Michigan

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As of October 2026, Marion Lake Group Site is a campground in Ottawa National Forest, Michigan with 1 campsite. Marion Lake Group Site is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Marion Lake Group Site is located at 46.2681ยฐ N, 89.0864ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
100

Marion Lake Group Site reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
  • Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Marion Lake Group Site, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Marion Lake Group Site

  • Group 1

Amenities

  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, water sports.

All sites at Marion Lake Group Site, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the MARION LAKE GROUP SITE loop.

SiteTypeSleeps
marion groupGroup100

About Marion Lake Group Site

Overview

The sparkling Marion Lake offers breathtaking and exciting camping for your next family trip. Live it up on the water with your jet skis or wake board, or tone down the pace with a full day of fishing. The Marion Lake Group Site is an ideal way to spend time with friends and family for all the water activities you can imagine.

Marion Lake is in the Ottawa National Forest, a protected area in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It stretches from the Lake Superior shoreline to the Wisconsin border, and attracts deer and many types of migrating birds.

Recreation

A swim beach is adjacent to the group site.

Facilities

A convenient path leads to the lake and boat launch. Water is not available on-site, but is a short walk away.

Natural Features

The campground is in a large, grassy field surrounded by hemlock and hardwood trees with an opening to Marion Lake. The altitude is 1,627 feet, with lightly rolling hills stretched between the many other lakes in the area.

Nearby Attractions

Hiking enthusiasts will find scenic trails throughout the Sylvania Wilderness area, a region to the west with old-growth forests and 34 named lakes. On the way, stop by the Ottawa Visitor Center in Watersmeet for some interesting exhibits.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (906) 661-8870.

Rules and notices at Marion Lake Group Site

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Marion Lake Group Site on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

There are no electric or sewer site hookups at this facility.

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

This campground is operated by Camp Host, LLC under a special use permit with the Ottawa National Forest.

Marion Lake Group Site FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Marion Lake Group Site?

Marion Lake Group Site is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Marion Lake Group Site?

Cancellations happen frequently at Marion Lake Group Site, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Marion Lake Group Site have?

Marion Lake Group Site has 1 campsites.

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