Bobcat Lake Camp

Star4.17
18 reviews

Quick Facts

Price

Free

Booking

Reservable

Sites

11 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

RV Friendly

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Bobcat Lake Camp
$0.00 - $0.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.17

Satisfactory

Based on 18 reviews

21 Google reviews

"User reviews emphasize the campground's natural beauty, peaceful environment, and lakeside sites, although issues like mosquitoes and disturbances from fireworks are noted."

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Fees & Passes at Bobcat Lake Camp

Free

Campsite fees

Stay Limit: 14 nights maximum per visit.

Prices verified December 8, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official reservation website.


Best Time to Camp at Bobcat Lake Camp

Best
Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Snow activities available. Some facilities may close. Check conditions.

Planning Tips
  • Peak Season: May to September.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
  • Operating Season: Open year-round. Free camping from October to April; fees apply May to September.

About Bobcat Lake Camp

Tucked away in the pristine wilderness of Ottawa National Forest, Bobcat Lake Camp offers an authentic escape into nature's embrace. This intimate, rustic campground rewards spontaneous adventurers with its first-come, first-served policy—no reservations needed, just show up and claim your slice of tranquility. Here, the modern world fades away as you settle into the simple rhythm of forest life.
Geological RegionSet within the vast expanse of Ottawa National Forest in Michigan's wild Upper Peninsula, where ancient forests meet countless lakes and streams carved by glaciers millennia ago.
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Campsite details

Total Campsites11 campsites

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Stay Limit
14 nights maximum per visit.
Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
Reservable
Reservations are allowed

Open and Closed SeasonOpen year-round. Free camping from October to April; fees apply May to September.
Walk-in AvailabilityFirst-come, first-served basis only.

Amenities available

Potable water
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Winter Activities
Camping is free from October through April when gates are left open, allowing for low-season exploration. However, no specific winter activities are mentioned.
Water Sports
Kayaking is popular, with the lake allowing visitors to paddle directly up to their campsites.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed
  • No specific fire policies mentioned.

Hazards


Weather at Bobcat Lake Camp

14
°F
Dec 9
Tuesday
Mainly clear
Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 4.6 mph
Mainly clear

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Peak season datesMay to September.

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Reviews from booking and map sources

4.2
18 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Bobcat Lake Camp is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
User reviews emphasize the campground's natural beauty, peaceful environment, and lakeside sites, although issues like mosquitoes and disturbances from fireworks are noted.
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Last updated December 8, 2025
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