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Stargazers U.P. Campground

Ironwood, Michigan

25 RV Sites

Stargazers U.P. Campground opened in Spring 2025 as part of the North Ironwood Acres resort on the Black River Scenic Byway in Ironwood, Michigan—a new 25-site campground in the Gogebic County section of the Upper Peninsula where the Black River's waterfall corridor, Lake Superior's Black River Harbor, and the dramatic dark skies of the U.P. interior have defined an outdoor recreation landscape that the resort's name captures precisely. Ironwood sits on Michigan's western U.P. border with Wisconsin, in the core of the Gogebic Range mining country that has evolved into one of the most complete four-season outdoor recreation destinations in the Great Lakes region. Twenty-five large sites—each 75 by 35 feet—provide water, sewer, and 20/30/50-amp electric hookups on grassy pads with a bathhouse offering showers and flush toilets. A catch-and-release fishing pond accommodates paddleboarding and kayaking within the campground property, and private wooded multi-use trails give guests direct access to the Black River for river fishing, wading, and exploration without driving. Dog-friendly policies accommodate the working and hunting breeds that are common travel companions in the U.P.'s outdoor recreation culture. The Stargazers name reflects the property's unobstructed northern view, which provides optimal conditions for both routine stargazing and Aurora Borealis viewing—the Gogebic County latitude and the dark skies of the Upper Peninsula make it one of the more reliable aurora observation locations accessible by road in the contiguous United States. The North Ironwood Acres resort's Lodge, of which the campground is a part, adds significant amenity depth: an event hall seating 200, a full-service cocktail bar, a general store with essentials, billiards, and approximately 7.8 miles of maintained trails on the 400-acre resort property. The combination of campground infrastructure and resort social facilities gives Stargazers a hybrid character between a traditional campground and a destination resort that is rare in the U.P. market. The Black River Scenic Byway is the defining attraction corridor in the campground's immediate geography—the byway follows the Black River from Ironwood north to Lake Superior at Black River Harbor, passing through five named waterfalls (Gorge, Potawatomi, Conglomerate, Sandstone, and Rainbow Falls) that cascade through the sandstone and volcanic rock of the Black River canyon in a series of overlook platforms and moderate hiking connections. Stargazers is the closest lodging to all five waterfalls, making early morning and evening visits to the waterfall corridor practical without full-day drive commitments. Copper Peak, a ski-flying hill north of Ironwood that was the largest artificial ski jump in the Western Hemisphere during its operational years, now operates as a adventure tower with gondola and sky walk providing views across the U.P. into Wisconsin and Minnesota. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, 35 minutes east on M-64, protects 60,000 acres of old-growth northern hardwood and hemlock forest—the largest tract in the Midwest—around Lake of the Clouds, a mountain lake visible from the Escarpment Trail in a panoramic view that is one of the most photographed in Michigan. Peak seasons include summer hiking and water activity, fall color from late September through mid-October when the U.P.'s maple and birch forest delivers one of the most vivid foliage displays in the Great Lakes, and winter for downhill skiing at Ironwood's four ski areas—more ski terrain within a short drive than any other city of comparable size in the Midwest.

What does this place offer

  • Bar
  • Bathrooms
  • Billiards
  • Cabins
  • Fishing
  • Full Hookup
  • General Store
  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnicking
  • Playground

Select your site to book online

Location

Stargazers U.P. Campground (at North Ironwood Acres), N12390 Black River Rd, Ironwood, MI 49938, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Rules

Registration and Arrival Check-In Procedure - Check in: 2:00 PM. - Check out: 12:00 PM. - Registration: You must register at the Lodge office prior to accessing your site. - The person listed as "Primary" on the reservation must be present to check in with a photo ID. - We will not allow someone else to check in on your behalf. - This is for your security and our liability. - Please have your ID, credit card, and vehicle/license plate information for all vehicles and trailers handy, as we will need all of it to complete your registration paperwork. - There is no formal check-out process or need to notify the office of checkout. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. General Info - All sites are approximately 75 feet x 35 feet and can fit a wide range of RV vehicles. - If you are unsure where your RV would be. - Each campsite has a maximum occupancy of no more than 6 adults or children on any site. - Extra charges ($10 per person) will be added for additional guests of any age. - Why? Extra people require extra water, extra sewage, extra usage of amenities, and so forth. - We do periodic site checks, and fees will be assessed with or without notice. - No more than one tent and one camping/RV unit are allowed on sites per state regulations, or no more than two tents if no RV units. - Each campsite is allowed no more than 2 passenger vehicles or utility trailers in addition to one RV camping unit. - All vehicles and trailers will be required to be registered with the office. - No transfers, subletting, no Airbnb or similar services allowed. Deposits - We follow the same deposit policy for our lodging and campsites. - A non-refundable $50 deposit (one night stay) is required at the time of booking to hold your dates & site. - The remaining fees will be automatically collected according to our cancellation policy (50% of the remaining amount at 14 days in advance, and the remainder 7 days in advance). Arrivals - No arrivals after dark. - This is a huge disturbance to everyone on the property, and is simply not the experience we wish to provide our guests. - The vast majority of our guests come from the greater Chicago area, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, or beyond. - Everyone has a long drive to get here, and you are not an exception. - Take the extra vacation day, and please plan your arrival time to be within a reasonable time, or plan to check in the next day. Late Departures - Failure to vacate the campground by check out time, 12:00 PM, will result in a $30 late check out fee plus $30 every 30 minutes thereafter. - Charges will be assessed with or without notice. Pet Policy - We are a pet-friendly property. - A maximum of two domestic pets are allowed per campsite and they must be registered on the reservation. - No specific size or breed restrictions, but your dog must be 100% friendly/non-aggressive toward other dogs/animals, children, and adults. - If your dog cannot handle the sight, sounds, or smells of another dog or human, please do not bring them. - There is a licensed kennel within 5 minutes of our property (Joyspring Kennels) that offers doggy daycare and overnight stays for pets that need accommodations. - Pets must be reasonably quiet, restrained, and always supervised, especially when outside. - Please use good judgment when leaving a pet in your camper while you are away. - Our nature trails are a great option for walking your dog. - Please clean up after your pet. - Stargazers UP Campground/North Ironwood Acres is not responsible in any way for situations that may arise with your pet or by your pet, and will hold the pet owner for any injury or damage caused by a pet. General Liability and Conduct Statement - Campers/visitors are responsible for reading and understanding the rules for Stargazers U.P. Campground and the rest of the resort at North Ironwood Acres. Trip Protection Program - All new online bookings will have trip protection by worry-free booking automatically selected. - You must deselect this in the cart if you do not wish to utilize it. - This is an optional protection program that will protect you in case of last-minute cancellations. - You can review all terms and conditions and qualifying reasons for cancellation prior to submitting your reservation by clicking the information link provided on our booking engine. - Ask us about it first if you prefer. - We simply would not recommend it or continue our partnership if it were not a quality option for our guests. Campground Disclaimer - Terms and conditions are subject to change at any time, for any reason, but the most recent policies will always be publicly available on our website and at the office. - Guests are responsible for the actions and safety of every member of their group, holding Stargazers U.P. Campground and all associated trade names, owners, managers, and staff, harmless against any and all losses. - See our complete general liability statement, available upon request in our office.

Cancellation Policy

MODERATE If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.