Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
Watersmeet, Michigan · 1,814 ft · In Ottawa National Forest
Photos: Ottawa National Forest
Wildfire 31 mi NW: Black River, 300 acres
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,814 ft (553 m)1,814 ft553 m
Loops0
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Other areas
- Clark Lake11 sites11 group · tents only
- Crooked Lake13 sites13 group · tents only
- East Bear Lake3 sites3 group · tents only
- High Lake2 sites2 group · tents only
- Loon Lake7 sites7 group · tents only
- Mountain Lake8 sites8 group · tents only
- West Bear Lake1 site1 group · tents only
- Whitefish Lake5 sites5 group · tents only
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
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Overview
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Encompassing one of the largest tracts of remaining old growth forest in the Midwest, the Sylvania Wilderness encompasses 18,327 acres and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. 34 named lakes are within its boundary. Recreation opportunities include canoeing on Sylvania's undeveloped lakes, hiking through its old growth forest, and camping at one of its 50 designated backcountry campsites.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy, 3% chance of rain53°34°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely, 59% chance of rain55°31°
- FriRain And Snow Showers Likely, 89% chance of rain47°26°
- SatSunny57°34°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain63°38°
Nearby camping
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Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Watersmeet
Northern Waters Casino Resort
Overnight Parking · 7.1 mi · Watersmeet
Gateway Lodge
Campground · 7.6 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
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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