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BLACK RIVER HARBOR CAMPGROUND

MI · Ottawa National Forest

BLACK RIVER HARBOR CAMPGROUND is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (5/10) and eases to its lowest in June (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May5
  6. Jun3
  7. Jul3
  8. Aug4
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 39 RV sites
  • Max RV length 74 ft

Activities: SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, CAMPING, BOATING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Black River Harbor Campground?

Camping Fee. $22.00 per night per campsite. Pass Discounts. Golden Age/Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted at this campground. You must present pass for discount to be honored. Reservation Fee. $8.00 per reservation if made on-line. $9.00 per reservation if made through the call center. The reservation fee is non-refundable. Day Use. There is a day use fee associated with day use area and boat landing from May 15 – October 15, of $5 per day per vehicle, or an annual pass for $30 per vehicle.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

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