Watersmeet, Gogebic County, MI · 50 sites
Overview Planning a trip to the Sylvania Wilderness? Watch for Alerts at the top of the page for any Alerts regarding this facility. 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. Special rules and regulations are in place to protect…
Watersmeet, MI, 49969
Phone: 906-358-4724
Official website
Amenities
- Canoe/kayak access
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Watersmeet · 6.0 mi
- Krist Food Mart #027 · 6.4 mi
- Citgo · 6.5 mi
Groceries
- Charlie's NW Market · 7.2 mi
- Land O' Lakes Village Market · 7.4 mi
- Star Lake Store · 16 mi
Convenience stores
- Forest Lake Country Store · 6.3 mi
- Krist · 6.4 mi
- Nordine's Plaza · 6.5 mi
Restaurants
- Forest Lake Country Store · 6.3 mi
- Cisco Lake Bar and Resort · 6.4 mi
- Road House Grill · 6.5 mi
Hospitals
- Eagle River Memorial Hospital · 22 mi
- Marshfield Clinic · 23 mi
- Aspirus Woodruff Clinic - Maple Street · 31 mi
Pharmacies
- Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Oper · 6.9 mi
- Hometown Pharmacy · 7.1 mi
- Hometown Pharmacy · 23 mi
Hardware stores
- Jensen-Akins Hardware & Appliance · 14 mi
- Knitt's Hardware Hank · 18 mi
- Karsyn's Korner/Do It Best Hardware · 20 mi
RV services
- Eagle Country RV · 23 mi
- Indian Shores RV · 32 mi
EV charging
- Big Valley Ford · 20 mi
- Minocqua, WI - Tesla Supercharger · 32 mi
- Three Lakes Winery - Tesla Destination · 32 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- Iron County Fair 34 mi
Early August · Iron River
- Ontonagon County Fair 38 mi
Late summer · Greenland
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 7 within 50 miles
- Lac Vieux Desert Getegitigaaning Traditional Pow Wow 6.6 mi
Summer · Watersmeet
- Harvest & Haunt Festival 34 mi
Last Saturday of September · Iron River
Farmers Markets — 2 of 4 within 50 miles
- Iron County Market 34 mi
Early Jun-early Sep · Iron River
- Ironwood Township Farmers Market 44 mi
Early Jul-early Oct · Ironwood
Arts & Music — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- Porcupine Mountains Music Festival 43 mi
July · Ontonagon
- Emberlight Festival 44 mi
Late June-August · Ironwood
Antiques — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Dan's Antique Mall 44 mi
Year-round · Ironwood
Sports & Recreation — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- UP Pro Rodeo 34 mi
Second weekend of July · Iron River
Notes & sources
Distances to nearby services and local events are straight-line, not driving distance — the real drive is longer, and around water or on an island there may be no road route at all.
Nearby services checked August 2026. Businesses close without notice; call ahead if it matters.
Recurring annual events and markets near this campground. Timings repeat each year — confirm with the organiser before travelling.
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