Bobcat Lake Camp
Federal campground in Ottawa National Forest
Location: Marenisco, MI, MI
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Bobcat Lake Camp offers affordable tent camping at $20/night in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. The campground operates seasonally from May through October in a remote area.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, bobcats, and wood turtles have been documented in the area within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Bobcat Lake Camp: First-come, first-served only—arrive early to claim a site as advance reservations are not available. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available. Bring cash as backup payment method given remote location and limited connectivity.
Skip Bobcat Lake Camp if: You need RV hookups or amenities beyond fire rings and picnic tables.. You require guaranteed site availability—no advance reservations accepted.. You plan to visit outside May-October operating season..
Best time to visit Bobcat Lake Camp: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Henry Lake Camp (Marenisco, MI), Pomeroy Lake Camp (Marenisco, MI), Moosehead Lake Camp (Marenisco, MI), Clark Lake Pavilion (Watersmeet, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bobcat Lake Camp
Cell signal at Bobcat Lake Camp (Marenisco, MI): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early to claim a site as advance reservations are not available.
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available.
Bring cash as backup payment method given remote location and limited connectivity.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ottawa National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ottawa National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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