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Access Site MI

Dinner Lake

Dinner Lake

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Watersmeet, MI
County: Gogebic County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.20193968, -89.14153950
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About This Access Site
The Dinner Lake boat ramp provides access to Dinner Lake in Watersmeet, Michigan. This access site is located within the Marion Lake Group Site, a campground managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

The boat ramp is suitable for small motorized boats, canoes, and kayaks. There is a day use fee of $5 per vehicle from May 15 to October 15, or an annual pass for $30 that covers multiple recreation areas in the region. Camping is available at the nearby Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping and Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground sites.

While the official description doesn't provide details on the lake itself, Dinner Lake is a relatively small inland lake, likely offering calm waters and good fishing opportunities for anglers. Paddlers and boaters should expect basic launching facilities and plan accordingly for their trip on the lake.
Federal Facility Information
906-358-4724 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
The sparkling Marion Lake offers breathtaking and exciting camping for your next family trip. Live it up on the water with your jet skis or wake board, or tone down the pace with a full day of fishing. The Marion Lake Group Site is an ideal way to spend time with friends and family for all the water activities you can imagine.

Marion Lake is in the Ottawa National Forest, a protected...

Overview
The sparkling Marion Lake offers breathtaking and exciting camping for your next family trip. Live it up on the water with your jet skis or wake board, or tone down the pace with a full day of fishing. The Marion Lake Group Site is an ideal way to spend time with friends and family for all the water activities you can imagine.

Marion Lake is in the Ottawa National Forest, a protected area in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It stretches from the Lake Superior shoreline to the Wisconsin border, and attracts deer and many types of migrating birds. Recreation
A swim beach is adjacent to the group site.Facilities
A convenient path leads to the lake and boat launch. Water is not available on-site, but is a short walk away.Natural Features
The campground is in a large, grassy field surrounded by hemlock and hardwood trees with an opening to Marion Lake. The altitude is 1,627 feet, with lightly rolling hills stretched between the many other lakes in the area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 661-8870.
Nearby Attractions
Hiking enthusiasts will find scenic trails throughout the Sylvania Wilderness area, a region to the west with old-growth forests and 34 named lakes. On the way, stop by the Ottawa Visitor Center in Watersmeet for some interesting exhibits.

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Nearby Campgrounds (2 within 10 miles)
SYLVANIA WILDERNESS BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING
On-site Reservable
Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
On-site Reservable