Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
Ottawa National Forest
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!
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 showers, 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 at a $5.00 charge. 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.
Need to Know
- Camping in a developed recreation site is allowed for a period not longer than 14 days.
- Campers must occupy the site the first night.
- Eight people and two motorized vehicles are allowed per campsite with a maximum of one RV or camper trailer and two tents per camping site or three tents per camping site.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
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.
Recreation
Sylvania's abundant lakes provide plentiful non-motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities. Other popular activities include hiking and viewing wildlife.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 906-396-5428
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 038, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop 4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop 3, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop 4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop 3, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop 4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
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