Sidnaw Campgrounds

Sturgeon River Campground
(906) 852-3501; not reservable
;www.fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa . Most of the nine rustic, nonreservable campsites have excellent locations, flat and private, along the Sturgeon River in an area of young trees. The campground may fill on July 4 and on nice summer weekends, but otherwise it should have space. Trailers over 14' aren't recommended here because of difficulties caused by the curving access road.

Norway Lake Campground
(906) 352-3501; not reservable
Travelers heading to or from the Porkies on M-28 might find this pleasant, 28-site rustic campground (no showers, vault toilets) handy. It's part of the Ottawa National Forest; www.fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa. Space is usually available, though it fills on July 4 and occasional nice summer weekends. Norway Lake is a very small lake with a beach and boat launch. It is a destination family campground far away from the sounds of civilization. The Deer Marsh Interpretive Trail makes a three-mile loop from the campground, explaining about wildlife and wetlands along the way. Some of it is boardwalk. Wheelchairs can use it with some assistance if it's not too soft and wet. The pavilion with fireplace is used for family reunions. The shady campground can handle larger RVs.

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