Black River Harbor Pavilion
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About Black River Harbor Pavilion
Black River Harbor Pavilion is a national park campground at Ottawa National Forest in Gogebic County, Michigan. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Black River Harbor Pavilion is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 298 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Ottawa National Forest include Black River Harbor Campground, Henry Lake Camp, Bobcat Lake Camp, Pomeroy Lake Camp and Moosehead Lake Camp.
Total reservations in June — 2025: 2
Location
Address
Ironwood, Michigan
Coordinates
46.6703, -90.0497
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 3 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Black River Harbor Campground
Ottawa National Forest
Henry Lake Camp
Ottawa National Forest
Bobcat Lake Camp
Ottawa National Forest
Pomeroy Lake Camp
Ottawa National Forest
Moosehead Lake Camp
Ottawa National Forest
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
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Black River Harbor Pavilion FAQ
How far in advance should I book Black River Harbor Pavilion?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Black River Harbor Pavilion?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Black River Harbor Pavilion. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Black River Harbor Pavilion right now?
Black River Harbor Pavilion is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Black River Harbor Pavilion located?
Black River Harbor Pavilion is located in Ottawa National Forest, near Ironwood, Michigan.
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