Can you reserve a site at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?

Yes, Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground have?

48 sites in total, of which 47 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?

88 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground — 47 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground is located seven miles southwest of Watersmeet, Michigan, adjacent to the 18,327 acre Sylvania Wilderness Area. This 48-site campground provides a home base for visitors who venture into the wilderness on day outings. Also a great camping area in general or overnight camping just 5 minutes off Highway U.S. 2. Some electrical sites available, pressurized toilet facilities and an RV Dump and Water Station. Some sites are reservable but there are always sites available on a first come first serve basis as well!

Recreation

Sylvania's abundant lakes provide plentiful non-motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities. Other popular activities include hiking and viewing wildlife.

Facilities

This campground consists of four camping loops with a total of 48 campsites and provides drive-in campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. All sites are spaced with natural vegetation for screening. Each campsite offers a wood table, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. Drinking water is provided by faucets in loops 2, 3, and 4, while two flush toilet facilities and one accessible vault toilet are evenly spaced throughout the campground. Also located adjacent to the campground is a day use facility that has a picnic area, canoe access landings, trailheads and a swimming beach. Located adjacent to the campground is a water and sewage dump station for RV's. Some sites are reservable on Recreation.gov but other sites are on a first come, first serve basis and typically there is always a site available.

Natural Features

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.

The Ottawa National Forest is comprised of nearly one million acres and is located in the western reaches of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The forest's rolling, forest covered hills extend from the south shore of Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border. Lakes, rivers and waterfalls are found throughout this beautiful landscape.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (906) 661-8870.

Nearby Attractions

Bond Falls located about 20 minutes North East. Porcupine Mountains located about 1 hour North West. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore located about 2 hours North East. Keweenaw Peninsula is located about 1.5 hours North.

The facts

Season: May 17 – September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
47 bookable sites
48 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 88 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: 1, 2, 3, 4

Site types

37 Standard Nonelectric
10 Standard Electric
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

48 campsites at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	50 ft	8	🐾
002	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
003	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	50 ft	8	🐾
004	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	65 ft	8	🐾
005	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
006	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
007	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
008	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
009	1	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	43 ft	8	🐾
010	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	40 ft	8	🐾
011	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
012	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	38 ft	8	🐾
013	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	55 ft	8	🐾
014	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
015	2	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
016	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	38 ft	8	🐾
017	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
018	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	80 ft	8	🐾
019	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
020	2	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	38 ft	8	🐾
021	2	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	35 ft	8	🐾
022	2	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	80 ft	8	🐾
023	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	38 ft	8	🐾
024	3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	63 ft	8	🐾
025	3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	61 ft	8	🐾
026	3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	71 ft	8	🐾
027	3	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	55 ft	8	🐾
028	3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	59 ft	8	🐾
029	3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	54 ft	8	🐾
030	3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	52 ft	8	🐾
031	3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	56 ft	8	🐾
032	3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	48 ft	8	🐾
033	3	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	46 ft	8	🐾
034	3	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
035	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	88 ft	8	🐾
036	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	52 ft	8	🐾
037	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	57 ft	8	🐾
038	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	60 ft	8	🐾
039	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	53 ft	8	🐾
040	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	45 ft	8	🐾
041	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	54 ft	8	🐾
042	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	50 ft	8	🐾
043	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
044	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	48 ft	8	🐾
045	4	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	53 ft	8	🐾
046	4	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	31 ft	8	🐾
047	4	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	70 ft	8	🐾
048	4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	51 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Watersmeet, MI, take US 2 west approximately 3.5 miles to County Road 535, turn left onto County Road 535 and travel approximately 3.5 miles to the Sylvania Wilderness Recreation Area entrance on left.

46.24463, -89.31003 · 46°14'40.7"N 89°18'36.1"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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Precip in	1.4	1.2	1.7	2.8	3.8	4.1	5.0	3.4	2.4	3.7	1.8	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No daily fee is required unless you leave the campground and park, launch, or use facilities at the Clark Lake Beach and Picnic Area, Clark Lake Canoe Launch, or Crooked Lake Canoe Launch. Use of these locations requires a daily $5.00 per vehicle fee, or a season pass for $30 per vehicle.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground

Can you reserve a site at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?: Yes, Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground have?: 48 sites in total, of which 47 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?: 88 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground.
Does Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$5 per day per vehicle
$30 per vehicle
$22/night per campsite without electrical hook-up
$26/night per campsite with electric hook-up.

Restrictions:

Fees shown are for the summer recreation period when full services are provided. During the early spring and late fall when no services are provided the fees at some areas are not charged. Camping in a developed recreation site is allowed for a period not longer than 14 days, except as otherwise pos

Accessibility:

Clark lake campground is accessible from paved roads that are maintained by State and County.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground

Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Clark Lake Pavilion less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lac Vieux Desert Campground 10.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Marion Lake Group Site 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pomeroy Lake Camp 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Moosehead Lake Camp 14.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Iron River Ranger District 6.6 mi · Facility
Langford Lake Boat Launch 8.9 mi · Campground
Kakabika Falls 9.3 mi · Facility
Robbins Pond Campground 10.2 mi · Campground
Imp Lake Campground 11.6 mi · Campground
Burned Dam Campground 13.2 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground