Ironjaw Lake Camping Area
Michigan
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Conditions: Blocked
for campground, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 22 h ago · oldest 23 h
problem: Agency alerts
16 active alerts in Hiawatha National Forest; most severe: Brevoort Lake Autumn Drawdown
USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 23 h ago
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Clouds, high 57°F / low 47°F, 20% precip — 92/100 for campground
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Ironjaw Lake Camping Area
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About this campground
Ironjaw Lake is located in the heart of the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area, which is managed for both motorized and non-motorized uses. Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peaceful recreation opportunities in a semi-primitive setting. The campsite is also located on the trail system of the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail, which is open to hiking, mountain biking and horse back riding. The campsite at Ironjaw is a pull-through site that also features a tent pad situated on a hill overlooking Lake Nineteen. This site is suitable for only one family with a small trailer. There is limited turnaround space. A primitive toilet is located across the road. There is no drinking water available at this site. The swimming area is poor. The boat access to Ironjaw Lake (62 acres) is down a steep hill but the surface is firm. Turn-around and back-in space at the base of the hill is very limited however, and 4 wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Parking is restricted to a small area located at the top of the hill. Ironjaw Lake is one of the better fishing lakes in the area. Crappie fishing is excellent in the spring. The lake also contains northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and bullheads. Horse camping is allowed at Ironjaw Lake.
Campsite info
- Season
- May 15
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Facts about this campground
Where it is
- Manistique Ranger District · Ranger district
- Hiawatha National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Hiawatha National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
caution · posted Oct 8, 2026
critical · posted Oct 8, 2026
Restrictions on the use of fireworks
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Firewood Restrictions on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Drug and Alcohol Use on the Hiawatha National Forest
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions on entry to any beach posted closed
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and use of Lake Superior Shoreline
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and use of Big Island Lake Wilderness
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restricting the use of Raco Airfield
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Ironjaw Lake CampsiteCamping0.1 mi
- Lake Nineteen CampsitePier fishing0.2 mi
- Lake Nineteen Camping AreaCamping0.2 mi
- Pine Marten RunHiking0.5 mi
- Swan Lake CampsitesPier fishing1.3 mi
- Swan Lake Camping AreaCamping1.5 mi
- Mowe Lake CampsitesPier fishing2.3 mi
- Bil - Vance HikingHiking2.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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