11 Bob Lake Campground 
wildlife viewing
| directions and facility information
Photo: David Kenyon, MI DNR
A Forest Service campground (fees apply for
camping) and the Beaver Lodge Interpretive Trail on this site help
visitors explore and experience forest and wetland wildlife. Pick up a
trail brochure at the campground trailhead or at the Ranger District
Office in Ontonagon. Interpretive signs are posted along the trail at
interesting points. A portion of this trail is marked with blue diamond
markers that designate a short access trail leading to the North Country
National Scenic Trail that runs from New York
to North Dakota.
Contact the Forest Service or the Ontonagon Ranger District for more
information on the North Country Trail.
 Wildlife
Viewing
The stately sandhill crane is one of the
largest birds in Michigan.
They are
occasionally seen in the wetland areas
around Bob Lake.
Photo: David Kenyon, MI DNR
Many kinds of wildlife inhabit this site
year-round, but the best months for viewing them are May through July.
During most winters, the site can be accessed by snowmobile. It’s just a
short distance from a popular snowmobile route. In summer, watch for
beavers, muskrats, and mink in the wetland areas. Lucky viewers might
catch a glimpse of the fisher, a large member of the weasel family. Many
kinds of waterfowl also live in the wetlands, including mallards, black
ducks, wood ducks, and grebes. Sandhill cranes
and loons are seen here occasionally. White-tailed deer are commonly seen
in the area. On a few occasions, viewers have caught sight of gray wolves
and black bears in the area. The lake is a popular site for fishing.
Songbirds are very active in the wooded area around the lake, especially
in the spring. Watch and listen for forest birds such as woodpeckers,
wood thrushes, and ovenbirds. Tip: a night's stay at the campground and
an early rise may be very rewarding. Early morning is usually the best
time to view many animals.
Portions of this
are open to public hunting.
Contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for affected seasons
and locations.
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