About Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
Adjacent to the 18,327 Sylvania Wilderness is Clark Lake Campground. A day use area with a canoe landing and trailheads is available. Perfect for anyone who wants to take day trips into the wilderness but wants a few more amenities while camping. The old-growth forests and pristine lakes in the region provide habitat for a wide range of animal and plant life, including rare orchids, bald eagles, loons and osprey. The wilderness contains 34 named lakes, some with sandy beaches and others surrounded by record-size red and white pines.
- Fees: **Day Use:** - $5 per day per vehicle - $30 per vehicle Use the fee tube at the Entrance Station or at Clark Lake day use area. Daily fee…
- Season: May 17 – September 30
- Managed by: USFS - Ottawa National Forest
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Watersmeet, MI · 46.24464, -89.31004
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Lodge | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Katherine Lake | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Porcupine Campsite | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Corey Lake | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Clark Lake | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 8.5 mi |
| Crooked/Corey Lake Portage | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 0.8 mi
Water fill-up: 19.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping 0 mi
- Clark Lake Pavilion 0 mi
- Iron River Ranger District 6.8 mi
- Langford Lake Boat Launch 9.2 mi
- Robbins Pond Campground 10.2 mi
- Marion Lake Campground 11.2 mi