Ontonagon Campgrounds

See also: Porcupine Mountains State Park.

Ontonagon Township Park
(906) 884-2930 (seasonal); (906) 884-2415. Not reservable.
This beautiful park and campground, tucked away north of downtown Ontonagon, enjoys almost a mile of sandy Lake Superior beach and gorgeous views. Campsites under big pines are large enough to accommodate 35' rigs. Only some provide privacy between sites. There are showers and flush toilets, 50 amp electric, and a playground and a walkway to town. Sunset views from the walkway or beach are outstanding. Now the word is out; this hidden gem is hidden no more. It fills in much of July and August

Take Houghton St. north from M-38 downtown. It turns into Lake Shore. Park is in 1 mile. $18-$21/night. Handicap
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RIVER PINES RV PARK & CAMPGROUND
(906) 884-4600; (800) 424-1520
Ontonagon's only modern campground, a Good Sam affiliate, has 32 sites ($18-$25/night for a family of 4) on a tree-lined drive with full hookups. Cable TV and phone hookups extra. Shady tent sites $16/night. The main house has one room to rent (sleeps 5). The rec room converts to a dorm room in winter ($12/night). There's a rec hall, game room, playground, and small store and laundry room. The Ontonagon River is across the road with a dock for fishing and canoeing. Under 2 miles to town beach on Lake Superior. Reservations advised from July 4-Labor Day.

600 River Road on west bank of Ontonagon River. Take M-64 west out of town, but turn onto River Road just south of the marina. Open all year. Wheelchair accessible Pets OK

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ONTONAGON
POINTS OF INTEREST

Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum. A rich array of unusually interesting local artifacts, from the pre-Civil War mining and shipping boom to datolite to images after the great 1896 fire to Scandinavians' handmade musical instruments. ... more

Ontonagon County Poor Farm. A rural visual icon that no doubt leaves many wondering "What in the world was that?" was in fact abandoned Ontonagon County Poor Farm. ... more

Ontonagon Lighthouse. 1866 brick lighthouse is a reminder that Ontonagon was once a busy port, shipping lumber and copper to distant cities. Tourgoers can climb its tower. ... more

Stubb's Bar & Museum. Stubb's Bar & Museum, proudly ungentrified, encrusted with decades worth of local memorabilia and newer Green Bay Packers chainsaw art. ... more

Red Metal Minerals and U.P. Candle Co.. Candles with the scents of the North Woods and a fine selection of copper and other Lake Superior minerals make Richard and Genevieve Whiteman's studio-hop stand out. ... more

Ontonagon Township Park. A pleasant park on Lake Superior has a mile-long public beach, a picnic area, and a campground. A wonderful place for a sunset walk ... more

Ontonagon W-fi Hotspots. Ontonagon Township Library has wi-fi 24/7 (from parking lot when closed). 311 S. Steel St.,2 blocks east of River St. at Trap St. ... more

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