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Iron River Ranger District

Iron River is located in Iron County, in the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, just seven miles from the Wisconsin border. The border is shared with the Nicolet National forest. The Iron River Ranger District is 138,000 acres in size. Recreation opportunities include two camping for fee campgrounds and two rustic campgrounds. Three wilderness areas are located on adjacent districts. The area's climate is truly unique for each season of the year. The weather is summarized as…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 46.262, -89.1751

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • MARION LAKE GROUP SITE
  • Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
  • SYLVANIA WILDERNESS BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING
  • CLARK LAKE PAVILION
  • Little Falls
  • Lac Vieux Desert Campground

Frequently asked questions

Is Iron River Ranger District reservable?

Iron River Ranger District is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Iron River Ranger District?

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How do I book a campsite at Iron River Ranger District?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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