Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
Watersmeet, Michigan · 1,814 ft · In Ottawa National Forest
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Wildfire 31 mi NW: Black River, 300 acres
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,814 ft (553 m)1,814 ft553 m
Loops4
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
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About
Overview
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!
Recreation
Sylvania's abundant lakes provide plentiful non-motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities. Other popular activities include hiking and viewing wildlife.Facilities
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Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy, 3% chance of rain53°32°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers, 84% chance of rain54°32°
- FriRain Showers, 94% chance of rain46°28°
- SatSunny57°35°
- SunSunny62°40°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Watersmeet
Gateway Lodge
Campground · 7.8 mi · Watersmeet
Northern Waters Casino Resort
Overnight Parking · 7.8 mi · Watersmeet
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 12 mi
High Canoe 1
Boulder Junction, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
- 12 mi
High Canoe 2
Boulder Junction, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
- 13 mi
High Canoe 3
Boulder Junction, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
- 13 mi
High Canoe 4
Boulder Junction, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
- 13 mi
High Canoe 7
Boulder Junction, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
- 13 mi
High Canoe 6
Boulder Junction, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
Location and contact
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