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Black River Harbor Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
37[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]

Black River Harbor Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in Ottawa National Forest, Michigan[3]. Recreation.gov lists 37 overnight campsites there, and they can be reserved online[1][2].

What to expect

All 37 campsites are standard nonelectric sites with drive-in access[1][4]. Recreation.gov says all 37 accept an RV or trailer and all 37 accept a tent[5]. Sites list a maximum of 8 people[6]. You can book on Recreation.gov[2]. Check-in is listed as 1:00 PM and check-out as 11:00 AM[7][8]. Site details come from Recreation.gov records and can lag behind changes on the ground.

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 37
Site types[1] 37 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 37 sites, tent at 37 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 1:00 PM
Check-out[8] 11:00 AM
People per site[6] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Black River Harbor Campground cost?
Recreation.gov lists a camping fee of $22 per night per campsite[11]. Fees can change, so check the listing before you book.
Can I bring my dog to Black River Harbor Campground?
Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 37 campsites with this detail listed[9].
Are campfires allowed at Black River Harbor Campground?
Recreation.gov site details say campfires are allowed at all 37 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
Can I reserve a site at Black River Harbor Campground?
Yes, the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2]. A reservation fee of $8 applies if you book online[11].
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 1:00 PM[7] and check-out at 11:00 AM[8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 37 overnight campsites at Black River Harbor Campground: 37 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Black River Harbor Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Black River Harbor Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Ottawa National Forest, Michigan. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Site access types at Black River Harbor Campground: Drive-In 37 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Black River Harbor Campground: 37 sites accept an RV or trailer and 37 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Maximum people per campsite at Black River Harbor Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Black River Harbor Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Black River Harbor Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Black River Harbor Campground: yes at all 37 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Black River Harbor Campground: yes at all 37 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Camping Fee $22.00 per night per campsite Pass Discounts Golden Age/Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted at this campground. You must present pass for discount to be honored. Reservation Fee $8.00 per... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.