Ontonagon Ranger District

Facility · Michigan ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Ottawa National Forest (NF) · Open Access

663 ft
Elevation

Ontonagon Ranger District is on the shores of Lake Superior, largest of the Great Lakes, and the mouth of the Ontonagon River. There are numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. Hunting, fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, and ATV riding are available in the summer and fall months. In the winter downhill, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are available. 

Getting there

46.85760, -89.31220 · 46°51'27.4"N 89°18'43.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F253040526675797871564130
Low °F9918304150555448382716
Precip in2.91.61.72.43.12.93.23.03.03.62.72.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Ontonagon Ranger District

Can you reserve a site at Ontonagon Ranger District?
No. Ontonagon Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Ontonagon Ranger District

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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