Ironjaw Lake Campsite

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.</p><h2>Recreation</h2> <p>Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. </p> <p>Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peaceful recreation opportunities in a semi-primiitve setting. The campsite is located on the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail, which is open to hiking, mountain biking, and horse back riding.</p> <p>The swimming area at this site is in poor condition.</p> <p>Horse camping is allowed at Ironjaw Lake.</p> <p>Ironjaw Lake is one of the better fishing lakes in the area. Crappie fishing is excellent in the spring. The lake contains northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and bullheads. </p> <ul> <li>Boat access is dow a steep hill but the surface is firm. Turn-around and back-in space at the base of the hill is very limited. 4 wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended. Parking is restricted to a small area located at the top of the hill.</li> <li>Boat access is open to the public, Keep the road clear and expect to have people using the boat launch.</li> </ul> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>There is <strong>NO</strong> drinking water available.</p> <p>There is a primitive toilet located across the road from the parking area. </p> <p><strong>Lake Name:</strong> Ironjaw Lake</p> <p><strong>Number of Sites:</strong> 1</p> <p><strong>Maximum Number of People Per Site:</strong> 8</p> <p><strong>Maximum Number of Horses Allowed: </strong>2</p> <p><strong>Toilets: </strong>Yes</p> <p><strong>Boat Access: </strong>Back-In</p> <p><strong>Lake Size (acres):</strong> 62</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>Ironjaw Lake (62 acres) is located in the heart of the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area, which is managed for both motorized and non-motorized uses. </p> <p>The campsite at Ironjaw is a pull through site that features a tent pad situated on a hill overlooking Lake Nineteen. The site is suitable for only one family with a small trailer. There is limitied turnaround space.</p> <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p>There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals.</p> <p>Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, boat rentals, ice, MDNR licenses, deli, and restaurants are available approximately six miles west on Forest Highway 13.</p> <h2>Contact Info</h2> For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.